Vikas Gowda in discus final

Discus thrower Vikas Gowda kept alive India's medal hopes as he qualified yesterday for the final round of the event at the World Athletics Championships here

Discus thrower Vikas Gowda kept alive India's medal hopes as he qualified yesterday for the final round of the event at the World Athletics Championships here.

US-based Gowda finished fourth in Group A of the qualification round with throws of 62.37 metres, 63.99 metres and 61.85 metres. His second throw of 63.99 metres earned him the ticket to the final round.

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