Annu Rani She became the first Indian woman javelin thrower to qualify for Tokyo 2020, and the third overall. Annu Rani, India's flagbearer in the women's javelin throw, qualified for Tokyo 2020 based on global rankings. In the Road to Tokyo rankings, the Indian is presently ranked 18th. Rani became the first Indian woman javelin thrower and the third Indian overall after Neeraj Chopra and Shivpal Singh to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which will begin on July 23. During the Indian Grand Prix in Patiala in March 2021, the 28-year-old set a national record by throwing the spear 63.24 metres. We take a look back at her experience: Her skill was recognized by her brother: Annu Rani was born into a farming family in Uttar Pradesh's Bahadarpur village. Upendra, her brother, was his staunchest supporter. Her brother, in fact, was the one who first noticed her potential during a cricket match....