Haryana's Vikas Rana Wins Gold | 05 Jan 2024
Why in News?
Recently, Vikas Rana, 31, daughter of a farmer in Haryana created history by winning the maiden gold medal for the country in the cross country skiing championship in Germany.
- She has also represented India in the Asian Games.
Key Points
- She belongs to Sukhain Khurd village in the Uchana area of Jind.
- She won four gold, one silver and four bronze medals at the national games.
- She started her skiing practice at a young age and practiced most of the time in Gulmarg.
Asian Games
- The Asian Games is the biggest sports competition in Asia, held once every four years.
- The symbol for the Asian Games is the rising sun with interlocking rings.
- It is recognised by the International Olympic Committee.
- Asian Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from 1951 to 1978. Since 1982, the Olympic Council of Asia has regulated the Asian Games.
- India won 107 medals (28 gold, 38 silvers and 41 bronze) at the Asian Games 2023.
