Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh):KM Chanda, a poor farmer's daughter, is a dedicated and determined athlete from Mirzapur, showcasing her prowess on the regional stage, competing against top athletes from various Asian countries, who won a silver medal for India in the 800-metre race. The championship was held in Bangkok, Thailand. They saw an impressive display of talent, but Chanda's outstanding skills and unwavering spirit earned her the well-deserved silver medal.
Mirzapur's pride, KM Chanda shines with silver in Asian Athletics Championship 2023
Mirzapur district is rejoicing a local athlete, KM Chnada, who brought home a silver medal in the prestigious Asian Athletics Championship 2023. Her exceptional performance in the championship has made her family and community proud.
Mirzapur's pride, KM Chanda shines with silver in Asian Athletics Championship 2023
Chanda's journey to success has not been without challenges. She is a resident of Sonpur village in the Ahraura area of the Mirzapur district. The support from her family and her coach Kulbir Singh has played a vital role in her development as a world-class athlete.
Some of KM Chanda's records in international and national athletics
- Chanda managed to win the silver medal in the ongoing Asian Athletics Championships 2023 held in Bangkok from July 12 to 16 with a timing of 2.01.58 points.
- Won gold medal in 800 and 1,500 metres in the 36th National Games 2022 held from October 12 to 29 in Gujarat.
- Bagged gold medal in 800 and 1,500 metres in Kosanov Memorial International Athletics Championships 2022 held in Kazakhstan from June 25 to 26.
- Secured gold medal in the competition organised by the Senior Federation in Kerala for the Trial Asian Games 2022.
- Won gold medal in Delhi State Annual Athletics 2022.
- Bagged gold in 800 metres of the National Under-23 Athletics Championship held in New Delhi from September 25 to 29, 2021.
- In the Khelo India Youth Games 2020, in the 3,000 metres race, KM Chanda won the gold in just 9:44.99 and set a new record. I made another record 4:22.99 in Khelo India with silver in 1500 metres race.
- Bagged gold medal in National School Athletics Competition held in Punjab in December 2019 by completing 800 metres race in 2 minutes and 9 seconds.
- By completing the 1,500 metres race in 4 minutes 26.85 seconds, Kerala's A Marymanuel won the gold medal, breaking the record of 4 minutes 42.47 seconds.
- In the 35th Junior National Athletics Championship 2019 held in Andhra Pradesh, she created a national record in 1,500 metres race (4:17.19) and won gold in 3000 metres race.
Last Updated : Jul 17, 2023, 4:46 PM IST