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Gujarat Farm Labourer's Daughter Kajal Vaja Sprints To Silver At Asian U-20 Athletics Championships
South Asian Senior Athletics Championships: Gujarat's rising sprint star Kajal Vaja has once again demonstrated that determination, discipline, and relentless hard work can propel athletes from humble beginnings to the international podium.
The 19-year-old sprinter from Chorwad village in Junagadh district played a pivotal role in India's silver medal-winning performance in the women's 4x100m relay at the 22nd Asian U-20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong on Sunday.
Representing India alongside Bhavna (Tamil Nadu), Arti (Haryana), and Nipam (Uttar Pradesh), Kajal helped the quartet clock an impressive 45.05 seconds to claim the silver medal while rewriting the national U-20 record. The Indian team surpassed the previous national mark of 45.08 seconds, showcasing exceptional speed, teamwork, and baton exchanges on the continental stage.
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