IN A remarkable achievement for Nagpur’s sporting community, local triathletes D a k s h K h a n t e a n d J i d n y a s a Zade have q u a l i f i e d for the prestigious I r o n m a n 70.3 World Championship, scheduled to be held next year in August, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. Both athletes delivered impressive performances at the Ironman 70.3 Goa, held recently, demonstrating exceptional endurance, determination and competitive spirit.

 

Their performances secured them qualification for the World Championship. Both the athletes awarded qualification medals. D a k s h K h a n t e completed the race in five hours, 21 minutes, and 16 seconds s e c u r i n g 4th rank in the men;s 18–24 age category. He finished 15th overall among 1,331 athletes. Zade delivered an equally commendable performance, completing the challenging course in seven hours, 47 minutes, and 54 seconds finishing at 3rd spot in the women’s 18–24 age category