Razia Sheikh

Razia Sheikh
Personal information
NationalityIndian
Born1958 or 1959 (age 65–66)[1]
Gujarat, India
Sport
CountryIndia
SportTrack and field
EventJavelin throw
Medal record
Women's Javelin throw
Representing  India
South Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 1987 Kolkata Javelin throw

Razia Sheikh is an Indian former track and field athlete, who competed in javelin throw. She was the first Indian woman to cross the barrier of 50 metres, which she did at the 1987 South Asian Games.[2] She represented India at two editions of the Asian Games (1982 Delhi and 1986 Seoul).[1]

Career

Sheikh broke the national record for a best throw by an Indian female javelin thrower when she broke Elizabeth Davenport's 21-year-old record in 1986 with a throw of 47.70 metres at the Playmakers' athletics meet in Delhi.[3]

At the 1987 South Asian Games in Kolkata, Sheikh threw 50.38 metres setting a new Games and national record bettering her mark of 47.80 metres. She won gold at the event.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Pandya, Hitarth (11 February 2010). "Old masters grab record medals at national championship". The Indian Express. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  2. ^ Tere, Tushar (3 August 2010). "This former int'l athlete awaits call from CWG organizers". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  3. ^ Krishnan, Ram Murali. "Sriram celebrates 40 years of his historic record in 800m". indiansportsnews.com. Archived from the original on 9 October 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  4. ^ "Indian Dominate But... Bangladesh sprinters corner glory". The Indian Express. 24 November 1987. p. 16.