2021 Tokyo Olympics | Expecting an outstanding performance and Tokyo-berth, reveals Annu Rani

Athletics has not been India’s golden in multi-sports events, but the current crop is leaving no stones unturned to set a new trend. Indian javelin thrower Annu Rani, aiming for a berth at the Tokyo Olympics, recorded a personal best of 62.43m during the 2019 Doha World Championships, which was still shy of the Olympic qualification mark of 64m. But, she is determined to achieve the same in the upcoming second leg of the one-day Indian Grand Prix.

“The training has been good. All I’m expecting is an outstanding performance. Last time, I missed booking an Olympic berth, but now I am determined to qualify,” said Annu, to IANS.

As far as the qualifications for the javelin throw is concerned, there are four athletes in the contention including Annu Rani. Haryana’s Sharmila Kumari - also aiming for a similar prize, might not pose a huge threat to Annu, as the former is yet to cross the 60m mark.