8. Lalita Babar
One of the shining lights of the Indian athletics contingent, Lalita Babar provided some much-needed cheer for India in the early days of the tournament. She excelled in the 3000m steeplechase with a respectable 10th place finish, with a timing of 9:22.74 in the final.
The 27-year-old athlete, who won the gold at the Asian Athletics Championships last year that sealed a Rio 2016 berth for her, finished her round in 7th place with a time of 9:19.76 and then battled hard in the final, despite having an injured knee that was swollen.
Athletics in India continues to remain a topic of concern as far as medals on the world stage is concerned. Hopefully, Lalita and Co. can turn the present scenario around in the future.
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