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Priyanka finishes 17th, Bhawna 32nd in race walk final; Gurpreet pulls out

Priyanka Goswami was among the leading pack around the halfway mark but eventually finished 17th while compatriot Bhawna Jat ended at 32nd in the women’s 20km race walk event here on Friday.

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Atheletes take the start in the women`s 20km race walk final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Sapporo Odori Park in Sapporo. Pic/AFP

Atheletes take the start in the women`s 20km race walk final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Sapporo Odori Park in Sapporo. Pic/AFP

National record holder Priyanka Goswami was among the leading pack around the halfway mark but eventually finished 17th while compatriot Bhawna Jat ended at 32nd in the women’s 20km race walk event here on Friday.

In the men’s 50km event, Gurpreet Singh pulled out after the 35km mark due to cramps under hot and humid conditions.

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