8 athletes fail to finish race as heat, humidity hit hard at national competion
Uttarakhand’s Deepak Bhatt won the men’s 10,000m race at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition in Ranchi with a personal-best time of 29:42.93. Karnataka’s Shivaji Parashuram collapsed from dehydration after finishing second and was later disqualified for stepping outside track limits. Harsh weather conditions saw eight athletes fail to finish. In the women’s event, Maharashtra’s Ravina Gayakwad claimed gold with a timing of 35:30.98.
Uttarakhand’s Deepak Bhatt won the men’s 10,000m race at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition in Ranchi with a personal-best time of 29:42.93. Karnataka’s Shivaji Parashuram collapsed from dehydration after finishing second and was later disqualified for stepping outside track limits. Harsh weather conditions saw eight athletes fail to finish. In the women’s event, Maharashtra’s Ravina Gayakwad claimed gold with a timing of 35:30.98. What's Your Reaction?
