After Making History At Asian U20 Athletics, Tahura Khatun Sets Eyes On World Title
World U20 Athletics Championships: Having made history by becoming the first athlete from West Bengal to qualify for the World U20 Athletics Championships to be held in Oregon, USA, Tahura Khatun has already set her sights on bigger things. The immediate goal will be followed by a long-term dream as she chases more history.
The immediate goal is, of course, winning gold in the Mixed 4x400 metres relay at Oregon, but her biggest dream is achieving the holy grail of world sports -- becoming an Olympic champion.
"My ultimate goal is to win gold at the Olympics. For now, I am totally focused on the World U20 Athletics Championships. I will compete in the mixed 4x400m relay, which will require a collective effort from the entire team in order to win a medal. However, I will put in my best effort and will do my best to make the country proud," Tahura said on the eve of her departure for what will be the biggest event of her career so far. Read More...
