Mangaluru: Fed Cup – Final Day of 4-day Event Begins, Laxmanan Wins Gold Again

May 4, 2015

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Mangaluru: The fourth day of the 19th Federation Cup National Senior Athletics Championship began with the Men’s 10km Race at Mangala Stadium here, on May 4.

G Laxmanan Laxmanan (ARMY) won the gold medal in the 10km men’s race. This is the second gold medal that he has won in this year’s Federation Cup.

Speaking to mangalorean.com, Laxmanan said that the weather today was warmer and he felt too rigid during the race. “I am happy with the result. But, today the weather was not as good as during the 5k race. I could have done better. I will prepare for the Asian Track & Field and will aim for the gold medal.” G Laxmanan trains at the Army Sports Institute and undergoes a strict conditioning coaching from Olympian Surender Singh, who holds the national record (28:02.89) in the event.

His physical trainer, Rakesh says, “He is performing pretty well. He will now be preparing for the Asian Track & Field Athletic Championship. Hopefully, we will do well in it.”

In the Women’s 10km race, L Sooria (TN) won the gold medal clocking 34:42, while Sanjeevini Baburao Jadhav (MAH) won the silver medal and Swati Haribhau Gadhave (MAH) won the bronze.

After winning the women’s 10km race, Sooria speaking to mangalorean.com said, “I am happy that I won, but sad at the same time since I did not qualify forATF. I was slow by a minute, and I did not practice much. I will do better next time.” The qualifying time of the women’s 10km race is 33:40. Sooria’s personal best is 33:56, which she made last year during the Delhi Open Nationals.

Speaking to mangalorean.com, the Manager of the Indian Army team, ColonelPrabhu, said that the hospitality of Mangaluru is wonderful. “According to me, the organizers of this year have been the best so far. Even though this is the first time they are organising this event, they have made excellent arrangements. In national championships, you need to look after the athletes, who are the real ambassadors of such events, the officials, the quality of food and accommodation for them. The organizers have done this job exceptionally well. The weather here is a bit humid, but should not be a problem as it is applicable to everyone here. Normally the human body performs better under humid conditions.”

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