Mysuru’s V. Ambika, representing Karnataka in the 35th National Junior Athletic Championships 2019 being held at Guntur, won gold medal in the U-20 Girls Shot-Put event.

Ambika, a student of Maharani’s Arts & Science College, Mysuru, threw the shot-put to a distance of 14.24m to win the gold.

Rekha of Harayana won silver with a throw of 13.95m, while Paramjot Kaur of Punjab took bronze with a throw of 13.76m.

Ambika is coached by senior athlete Mohan Kumar in Mysuru at Chamundi Vihar Stadium.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports / November 03rd, 2019