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Krishna Poonia (born 5 May 1977) is an international gold-medalist Indian discus thrower, track-and-field athlete, 2 times Olympics participant, Padma Shri and Arjuna Award recipient, politician from the Congress party and the formar MLA from Sadulpur constituency in Rajasthan.
Krishna Poonia is an International Gold Medalist and the First Indian Woman Athlete to win a Gold Medal in the Commonwealth Games. She represented India in the Olympics 3 times. She is the only athlete in India after Milkha Singh to win a gold medal in an international track and field event.
Feb 4, 2015 · Krishna Poonia became first Indian woman to win Commonwealth Games gold in track and field. Poonia won the women's discus final at 2010 Games hosted by New Delhi
Oct 11, 2010 · India on Monday created history by breaking the 52-year-old Commonwealth Games gold medal jinx with Krishna Poonia winning the yellow metal in women’s discus throw to become the first woman from the country to win a Commowealth Games gold here on Monday.
1 x Commonwealth Games winner. 1 x In Top 8 at Olympic Games. 2 x Asian Games Bronze medallist. 3 x Asian Championships Bronze medallist. More Honours. Personal Bests. Seasons Bests. Results. Progression.
Step into the world of Smt. Krishna Poonia Ji as she unveils her life's narrative and the saga of her achievements. This awe-inspiring series is a poignant reminder of the unwavering...
Apr 1, 2021 · Krishna Poonia, the first Indian to qualify for the discus throw final at the Olympics, was named the Sportswoman of the Decade (Track and Field) award at the 2021 Sportstar ACES Awards. “I am...
