Kamalpreet Kaur qualifies for Tokyo Olympics, breaks national record in women’s discus throw | Other Sports News

Patiala: Kamalpreet Kaur on Friday certified for the Tokyo Olympics in girls`s discus throw occasion with a national record try of 65.06 metres through the ongoing Athletics Federation Cup.

The Olympic qualification benchmark is 63.5 metres. Kaur has set a brand new national record in girls`s discus throw, breaking the earlier record held by Krishna Poonia when she made a throw of 64.76 metres in 2012. This can be the primary time the 65m mark has been breached in girls`s discus throw by an Indian.

“Many congratulations to Kamalpreet Kaur who achieved qualification for Tokyo 2020 in women`s discus throw with a national record attempt of 65.06m. This is also above the Olympic qualification benchmark of 63.5m,” the Sports Authority of India (SAI) knowledgeable in a tweet. 

Many congratulations to #KamalpreetKaur who achieved qualification for #Tokyo2020 in women’s discus throw with a national record try of 65.06m. This can be above the Olympic qualification benchmark of 63.5m. #RoadToOlympics #JeetengeOlympics #DiscusThrow #FederationCup pic.twitter.com/8eobFshyPF

— SAIMedia (@Media_SAI) March 19, 2021

“Road to Tokyo 2020. Kamalpreet Kaur breaks women`s discus throw national record with an effort of 65.06m (Olympic Qualification standard 63.50m); Previous NR: Krishna Poonia 64.76m (2012),” tweeted the Athletics Federation of India (AFI). 

Road to #Tokyo2020 Kamalpreet Kaur breaks Women’s Discus Throw National Record with an effort of 65.06m (Olympic Qualification customary 63.50m);

Previous NR: Krishna Poonia 64.76m (2012) pic.twitter.com/Xsdq4u7nX3

— Athletics Federation of India (@afiindia) March 19, 2021

The Tokyo Olympics, initially slated to happen final 12 months  obtained postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and might be held from July 23 to August 8.