Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Parul Chaudhary Faces Harsh Weather at Commonwealth Games
Parul Chaudhary is a runner from India who competed in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
She ran in the women's 3000m steeplechase race but finished fifth.
The race was very cold and rainy, so her fingers froze in her shoes.
Because of the bad weather, she couldn't run as fast as she wanted.
She said she hopes to do better at the Asian Games later this year.
Parul Chaudhary finished fifth in the women's 3000m steeplechase final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The event was affected by heavy rain and cold temperatures, making conditions difficult for athletes.
Chaudhary said her fingers froze inside her spikes, which hindered her performance.
She expressed disappointment that the weather prevented her from achieving a personal best time.
Chaudhary plans to compete in the women's 5000m steeplechase final and aims to perform better at the 2026 Asian Games.
- Who
- Parul Chaudhary, Indian steeplechase runner
- What
- Finished fifth in the women's 3000m steeplechase final, citing harsh weather
- When
- Wednesday, July 30, 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- Adverse weather conditions (rain and cold) hindered performance
- Event
- 2026 Commonwealth Games
- Athlete
- Parul Chaudhary
- Result
- Fifth place
- Event Type
- Women's 3000m steeplechase
- Weather
- Heavy rain and cold