Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Bhopal athlete Pooja Ola emerged as the star performer at the World Athletics Continental Tour India meet in Bhubaneswar, powering her way to a gold medal in the women’s 1500m race with an impressive timing of 4 minutes and 17 seconds.
Representing the SAI Centre of Excellence (CRC), Bhopal, Pooja displayed remarkable endurance and race control in the international-level competition held on August 22.
She maintained a steady rhythm through the early stages before producing a strong finish to surge ahead of her rivals and claim the top spot.
The victory marks a major milestone in Pooja’s career and underlines her growing reputation as one of the promising names in Indian middle-distance running.
SAI CRC Bhopal Regional Director Abhishek Singh Chauhan congratulated Pooja and described the achievement as a proud moment for the centre and Indian athletics.
He said the gold medal was the result of her hard work, discipline and consistent training.
“Winning gold at an international-level competition reflects her confidence and ability,” Chauhan said, while also congratulating her coach and the support staff involved in her preparation.
Pooja’s coach Saurabh Kumar Yadav said she showed exceptional patience and confidence during the race and executed the strategy planned for the event.
“She maintained her speed effectively in the crucial final stages. This victory is the result of her hard work and ability to perform consistently under pressure,” he said.
The coach added that the gold medal would significantly boost Pooja’s confidence ahead of upcoming competitions.
Pooja’s success also highlights the growing competitive potential of athletes training at SAI CRC Bhopal. The centre provides scientific training, expert coaching and a strong support system, helping athletes prepare for national and international competitions.
With the Bhubaneswar gold adding to her achievements, Pooja Ola has taken another significant step forward in her journey as an emerging middle-distance athlete.
