NEW DELHI: In a mixed day for the Indian paddlers at the Asian Games on Sunday, Soniya Devi Phairembam secured her place in the final of the women's kayak single 500m event with a commendable second-place finish, while Megha Pradeep faced disappointment in the women's canoe single 200m final.
Soniya Devi's journey to the final began when she finished fourth in the women's kayak single 500m sprint heat 2, clocking a time of 2:17.351 during the morning session. Her determined effort secured her a spot in the semifinals held later in the day.