Kiran Pahal’s Olympic journey may have concluded prematurely, but her determination and talent shone brightly. Finishing sixth in the Women’s 400m Repechage with a commendable time of 52.59 seconds is a testament to her abilities.
As India’s second fastest female 400m runner, Pahal carried the hopes of a nation on her shoulders. While the outcome might not have been as desired, her contribution to Indian athletics is undeniable.
Let’s applaud Kiran Pahal for her tenacity and sportsmanship. Her journey serves as an inspiration to aspiring athletes across the country. We eagerly await her return to the track, confident that she will continue to make India proud.
Well done, Kiran!
“Champions Unveiled: India’s Olympic Contenders for Paris 2024”-Part 2
Kiran Pahal – 400 meters
Early Life
Kiran Pahal, born on August 5, 2000, is an Indian athlete from Rohtak, Haryana. Specializing in the 400 meters run, she has become the second athlete from India to run the distance in under 51 seconds in 2024. Despite facing numerous personal challenges, including the loss of her father and strained relationships with her mother and siblings, Pahal trains independently in Haryana under her coach Akaash Chikara. Without any sponsors, her determination and self-reliance stand out. Senior athlete Hima Das has been a significant source of support for her.
Career
She is a three-time National champion. In June 2022, she won the 400 meters individual event at the interstate championship held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, clocking 52.57 seconds. She has also been a key member of the 4 × 400 meters relay teams that secured National titles in October 2019 at Ranchi and June 2021 at Patiala. While she participates in 100 meters and 200 meters events, her primary focus remains on the 400 meters.
In the world rankings for the 400 meters, Pahal is currently ranked 139th. Her impressive performance at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Panchkula on June 27, 2024, where she clocked 50.92 seconds in the semifinals, earned her a spot in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The qualifying mark for the Olympics was 50.95 seconds. She follows in the footsteps of Nirmal Sheoran, the last Indian female athlete to compete in the 400 meters at the Olympics, who participated in the Rio Olympics in 2016. https://globalbuzznetwork.com/track-and-field-athlete-paris-olympics-2024/
Road to Paris Olympics: Kiran Pahal’s Remarkable Journey
https://indianathletics.in/kiran-pahal-qualifies-for-paris-olympic-games-in-womens-400m-gulveer-singh-improves-meet-record/ Haryana’s Kiran Pahal captured the spotlight as she blazed the track at Panchkula’s Tau Devilal Stadium on Thursday (27th June 2024), securing her qualification for the Paris Olympic Games in the women’s individual 400m event.
Running at an astonishing pace, she clocked 50.92 seconds, surpassing the Paris Olympic qualification time of 50.95 seconds on the opening day of the 63rd National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships. This impressive feat has positioned her as the second fastest Indian female 400m runner of all time, just behind Hima Das, who holds the national record of 50.79 seconds set in 2018.
Kiran’s achievement is particularly significant as she becomes the first Indian female quarter-miler to qualify for the Olympic Games after an eight-year gap, following Nirmal Sheoran’s qualification for the 2016 Olympics. Her journey to Paris has been marked by immense struggle and hard work, facing numerous personal challenges along the way.
Reflecting on her accomplishment, Kiran shared, “That’s all in the past. I’m happy to achieve a good result today in Panchkula.” Her determination and resilience have propelled her to the forefront of Indian athletics, and she now stands ready to represent her country on the world stage at the Paris Olympics.
India A Team Sets National Record in Mixed 4x400m Relay
The highlight of the final day of the National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships, which concluded on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Tau Devilal Stadium, was a remarkable performance by the India A team in the mixed 4x400m relay.
The team, consisting of Muhammed Anas, Muhammed Ajmal, Dandi Jyothika, and Kiran Pahal, set a new national record by clocking 3:12.87 seconds. This impressive time surpassed the previous record of 3:14.12 seconds, which was set at the Asian Relay in Bangkok in May. Their outstanding performance capped off the championships with a memorable achievement for Indian athletics.
https://worldathletics.org/athletes/india/pahal-kiran-14995337
