Overview
- The Indian racewalker clocked 23:25.88 in the final at Bahrain National Stadium in Riffa.
- China’s Liu Shiyi won gold in 24:15.27, while Korea’s Jeong Chaeyeon claimed bronze in 25:26.93.
- The podium finish is India’s first medal in athletics at this edition of the Games.
- India’s earlier medals at these Games came in kurash (one silver, two bronze) and taekwondo (two bronze).
- The outcome was reported by PTI and published by News18 and ThePrint on October 23.