NEW DELHI: India's Swapna Barman, a former Asian Games gold medallist in heptathlon, on Monday made startling allegations of losing her chance at a medal in the Hangzhou Asian Games to a transgender athlete. Barman, who won gold at the 2018 Jakarta Games, took to social media to voice her concerns and appeal for support.
In the Hangzhou Asian Games, Swapna Barman finished fourth in the heptathlon event, missing out on the bronze medal by a razor-thin margin of just four points. The bronze was clinched by her compatriot, Nandini Agasara, who amassed a total of 5712 points, while Swapna garnered 5708 points.
Taking to the social media platform 'X' following the event, Swapna Barman posted a statement that has stirred significant debate.
