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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Parul Chaudhary delays finishing kick but still ends up with national record; Gulveer nails perfect last lap for gold in 5000m
Indian middle-distance runners continued their domination at the ongoing Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, as Gulveer Singh won gold in the men's 5000m race with a competition record timing of 13:24.77s and steeplechaser Parul Chaudhary rewrote her national record in women's 3000m steeplechase to clinch silver. One of the best endurance runners in Asia, Parul, rewrote the national record twice in the space of two weeks. Earlier this month, Parul participated in the Doha Diamond League. She clocked 9:13.39 to break her previous national record, competing against a field that included Olympic champion Winfred Yavi of Brunei and Olympic bronze medallist Faith Cherotich of Kenya. On Friday, Parul clocked 9:12.46 to claim the second spot behind 2022 World Champion Norah Jeruto of Kazakhstan, who clocked 9:10.46 and claimed the gold medal. When asked about rewriting the national record, Parul said that was the target she had in her mind before the event. 'I wanted to rewrite the national record. I knew the 2022 3000m steeplechase World Champion Norah Jeruto was here and she would run a fast race,' Parul told the reporters after her medal. It was a race where the top three were decided from the first whistle, with Jeruto, Parul, and Daisy Jepkemei of Kazakhstan being the prime contenders for the podium spots. Jeruto and Jepkemei are both Kenya-born Kazakhs. Jeruto took the lead and held on to it till the end to win the title, while Parul started behind both Jeruto and Jepkemei. After the first 400m, it was clear that no one was catching Jeruto, and then Parul in the second place. The Indian tried to cover some distance in the last lap, but Jeruto finished well before her. 'My strategy was to go along with Norah, but she started very fast. I think I should have picked the race a little earlier and covered more gap in the last lap, but I am happy with the result,' Parul said. The 30-year-old athlete has been on a constant improvement graph in the 3000m steeplechase, shaving off 26 seconds since 2022 in her personal best timings. Parul had a personal best of 9:38.09 in 2022 and improved by 14 seconds, clocking 9:24.29 at the heats of the 2023 World Athletics Championships, and the next day in the final, she clocked 9:15.31, further improving her timing by nine seconds. She failed to go anywhere close to her personal best in 2024, clocking her season best at the 2024 Paris Olympics with 9:23.39. In 2025, she ran two races and improved the national record twice, indicating a promising upcoming season. Parul, who qualified for the World Championships 2025 earlier in Doha by breaching the qualifying mark of 9:18.00, will be participating in the 5000m final tomorrow. It looked like Thai runner Kieran Tuntivate might stop Gulveer from doing a gold medal double at the Asian Athletics Championships, but the Indian athlete maintained his composure and produced a strong last lap to win the gold medal of the men's 5000m event, clocking 13:24.77s and setting the new competition record. Currently the fastest Asian athlete in both 5000m and 10,000m events, Gulveer is having a stellar 2025, breaking multiple national records and now winning two gold medals at the continental showpiece. When asked what his target was for the event, Gulveer said,' The target was to get gold in 10000m and not care about timing in the 5000m. I am happy that I won the gold medal in both events,' Gulveer said after winning the second medal. Gulveer started a little slow in the race but took the outside lane after the first 400m to enter the leading pack. He continued in the fifth position for the majority of the race before coming in medal position in the last 1200m. However, it was the spectacular last kick in the final lap when he distanced himself from the Japanese runners Nagiya Mori (bronze medallist) and Ketia Satoh (fourth position) and made sure that Tuntivate (silver medallist) didn't get the better of him. Gulveer, who trains at Colorado Springs in the United States under the tutelage of Scott Simmons, wants to focus on the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan, later this year. 'My training this year has been good, and focus is going to be on the World Championships,' said Gulveer. The Athlete from Uttar Pradesh has already booked his World Championships berth in the 5000m event and will be looking to secure the same in the 10,000m event. India (Total Medals): 18 (8 gold, 7 silver, 3 bronze) Rank in Medal Tally– 2nd Medals won on Day 4- Gulveer Singh- 5000m- Gold Pooja- High Jump- Gold Nandini Agasara- Heptathlon- Gold Parul Chaudhary- 3000m Steeplechase- Silver
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Parul Chaudhary sets national record with silver in 3000m Steeplechase at 2025 Asian Athletics Championships
Indian athlete Parul Chaudhary won silver in the women's 3000m steeplechase at the Asian Athletics Championships on Friday in Gumi, South Korea. She had won the event at the previous edition in Bangkok in 2023. Parul clocked 9:12.46, setting a new national record. She also held the previous record of 9:13.39, set at the 2025 Doha Diamond League. Kazakhstan's Norah Jeruto Tanui won the race with a timing of 9:10.46, while her compatriot Daisy Jepkemei clinched bronze, clocking 9:27.51.
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
The Diamond League dilemma for India's athletes
New Delhi: The participation of Indian athletes in marquee Diamond League meetings has increased over the last few seasons. While two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has been a regular feature in these prize-money meets that attracts the world's best, Indian jumpers and even long-distance runners are now managing to get entries in Diamond League events. Chopra's performances in the Diamond League speak of his stature and desire to showcase his best in a world-class field. Recently, at the DL meet in Doha, he achieved his breakthrough 90m throw (a personal best 90.23). However, there is a growing feeling that other Indian athletes need to treat these premier events for more than just exposure. Besides the prize money, Diamond League meetings -- placed third in World Athletics roster after the Olympics and World Championships -- offer massive ranking points. A significant result would not only boost their confidence but also open pathways to top-tier athletics events across the world. Of course, the level is high for Indian athletes, but so is the scope for improvement. Besides Neeraj, Asian Games medallists Kishore Jena, Parul Chaudhary and Gulveer Singh competed in Doha. Parul did well to set a national record (9:13.39) in steeplechase. With the Asian Championships starting next week, Parul seems to be peaking well. Jena, who is coming back from an injury, came 8th with a throw of 78.60. Last year he competed in two Diamond league meets in Doha (76.31) and in Paris (78.10), taking 9th and 8th sports respectively. Commonwealth Games medallist Avinash Sable also started his season in April in Diamond League (Xiamen) and finished 13th in 3000m steeplechase (8:22.59s), short of his national record of 8:09.91s. Gulveer, who has broken 5k and 10k national records this season, was competing in his first DL meet in Doha and finished 9th. 'I think it is only in recent years that other Indian athletes are getting entries in the Diamond League. Earlier, only Neeraj used to compete. We want to do well in these meets, compete in DL Final like Neeraj but that will happen only with time as we improve at the world level,' said Gulveer. For that to happen, Indian athletes will have to change their mindset and coaches need to plan their calendar better taking into account DL meetings, feels jumps coach M Harikrishnan. 'If you look at field events there are only 9-10 competitors in DL meets which means you are competing against the world's best. Lower ranked athletes get an invitation only if someone pulls out or not competing. So, if an athlete is getting a chance, then he should make the most of it,' he says Harikrishnan, who is currently training CWG silver medallist tiple jumper Abdulla Aboobacker. Paris Olympian Aboobacker is trying to get an entry in DL this season. After his showing in CWG Birmingham in 2022, he was in action in a few DL meets but he wasn't able to sustain his form and has struggled to get in the DL mix. This year with a 17.19 jump he is placed 21 in world rankings and looking for a DL opening. 'There is prize money but it is not big if you are not finishing on top,' said Aboobacker. 'Winning medals in an Asian Games, Asian Championships or world championships bring more rewards at home.' A top finisher in a DL meet earns USD 100,000 and an 8th placed athlete gets USD 10,000, as per the increase in prize money distribution this season. Medals at major championships, on the other hand, fetch cash awards from centre, state and even departments, besides a promotion. However, Harikrishnan feels coaches can plan their schedule better keeping DL also part of their strategy. 'DL meets do earn you good prize money and massive ranking points. It opens the way to further top class meets. Yes, there is pressure when you are against world's top-class athletes but that allows you to grow. Coaches have to plan the schedule better at the start of the season with good mix of gold, silver and bronze level competitions and plan the peaking better. If a DL meet is coming closer to a major competition, then results will be better and it will improve their growth.'
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Asian Games gold medalist takes charge as DSP in Moradabad dist
Meerut: and Arjuna awardee took charge as deputy superintendent of police (DSP) in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad district on Monday. Chaudhary will now undergo a training process at in Moradabad over the coming months. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A resident of Iklauta village in Meerut's Daurala region, the 30-year-old athlete gained national prominence after clinching a silver medal in the 3000m steeplechase and a gold medal in the 5000m race at the 2023 Asian Games in China. Expressing her gratitude in a social media post, Chaudhary wrote, "I'm grateful to all the people who have tremendously supported me in my journey from the start till now. Heartiest thank you to our chief minister Yogi ji, who allowed me to serve my country again in the UP Police. Thank you to the UP police department, Athletes Federation of India (AFI), and Sports Authority of India(SAI) for the unwavering trust and support in me. I will always do and give my best." Her family expressed pride in her achievement. "Parul's dream of becoming a senior police officer has finally come true," said her brother Rahul Chaudhary. "Our family is filled with immense joy and pride. Parul faced a lot of criticism along the way, but today, she has made the whole village proud. It's a remarkable milestone." Chaudhary's appointment as DSP was announced last year by the UP govt, alongside a cash reward of Rs 4.5 crore in recognition of her performance at the Asian Games.
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First Post
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Cannes 2025- Actress Parul Gulati opens up on how beauty businesses profit from women's insecurities: 'Even when I am buying something I am thinking...'
Parul was quoted saying, 'Not that I'm trying to say it through my business but everyone in beauty, and that's eventually how we are conditioned.' read more Actress Parul Gulati has made her debut at the Cannes Film Festival this year. In an interaction at the grand event, she spoke about how beauty businesses are benefiting from women's insecurities. Parul was quoted saying, 'Not that I'm trying to say it through my business but everyone in beauty, and that's eventually how we are conditioned. Even when I am buying something I am thinking because I have dark circles I want this. Because my hair are falling I want that.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD One user wrote- 'whole beauty industry is based on women's insecurities. they all talk a lot about feeling confident in their own skin due to the external pressure but afterall, they all benefit from our insecurities.' Another said, 'You need to be secure with who you are first and foremost! Accepting that One is A Hindu and can speak flawless hindi is Difficult for many! Anyways she looks gorgeous…wish she had spoken in a natural manner.' 'Ask questions about cinema please 🙏.. cannes podium was meant to be that.. now its been no where there.. all flashes.. no depth,' said another user. On her Cannes debut Parul shared: 'Attending the Cannes Film Festival has been a long-standing dream of mine—not just as an actor, but as someone who is deeply in love with the art of cinema. Being able to walk the red carpet at the premiere of Eddington was surreal.' She added: 'Ari Aster's work has always fascinated me, and to witness a film of this scale, starring artists like Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, and Pedro Pascal—actors I've admired for years—was a true full-circle moment.'
