Reliance Foundation’s Jyothi Yarraji scripted history in style at the 25th Asian Athletics Championships by becoming the 1st Indian ever to win gold in the 100m hurdles event at the continental championships in Bangkok, Thailand.
Despite the rainy conditions, the 23-year-old athlete finished the race in just 13.09 seconds to clinch the first gold medal for India at the ongoing Asian Athletics Championships.
The only Indian woman in history to run a time below 13s in this event, Jyothi pipped her Japanese opponents in a photo finish. She had come into the competition as the favourite, having been the fastest woman in Asia this year.
Congratulating her on the achievement, Mrs Nita M. Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, said, “Heartiest congratulations to our Reliance Foundation athlete Jyothi Yarraji on becoming the first Indian ever to win gold in the 100m hurdles at the ongoing Asian Athletics Championships today. You have shown the power of grit and determination coupled with an extremely high degree of skill and finesse."
