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Parul Chaudhary achieved her personal best in the previous edition of the World Athletics Championships

It is to be noted that Neeraj Chopra lost his top spot in September 2024, shortly after the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

This win also helped Indian athletes clinch 11 medals, including one gold, five silver, and five bronze.

Apart from USD 50,000 prize money to gold medallists, the World Athletics’ move will be extended to silver and bronze medallists for the 2028 Games.

Thiago Braz could get permanently suspended for up to four years, if he is proven guilty for using a banned substance at a hearing.

Neeraj Chopra has also become the first Indian athlete to be number 1 across all track and field events.

The Council has also agreed to reinstate the Russian Federation (RusAF) following its seven-year suspension due to institutional doping violations.

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