Gowda qualifies for discus final

India's ace discus thrower Vikas Gowda qualified for the final at the World Athletics Championships here with a best effort of 63.86 metres on Thursday.

Gowda took part in Group A of the qualifiers where he achieved his best on his first attempt. His second throw read 63.84 while he was disqualified on his third.

The final will be on Saturday evening.

--Indo-ASian News Service

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