BIRMINGHAM: India's Manju Bala advanced to the final while compatriot Sarita Singh failed to make the cut in the women's hammer throw event at the Commonwealth Games here on Thursday.
The 33-year-old Bala finished 11th in the qualification round with a best throw of 59.68m in her first attempt.
In the same event, the other Indian athlete Sarita failed to make the final after she finished 13th with her best throw of 57.48.
According to the rules, best 12 performers advance to the final, which will be held on Saturday, August 6.
Canada's Camryn Rogers topped the qualification round with best throw of 74.68m, which is a Commonwealth Games record.
