Abha Khatua is an Indian athlete who specialises in the shot put. She has represented India in domestic and international athletics competitions and is among the leading women shot putters of her generation in the country.
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|---|---|
| Name | Abha Khatua |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Shot put |
| Country represented | India |
Khatua competes in the women's shot put, a throwing event in track and field athletics in which competitors propel a heavy metal ball as far as possible from a circular throwing area. The standard implement weight for senior women in the event is 4 kg.
Khatua has taken part in national-level athletics meets organised under the aegis of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), the governing body for the sport in the country. She is recognised among the active Indian women shot putters competing on the senior circuit.
Indian women's shot put has historically been a discipline of strong domestic competition, with athletes such as Manpreet Kaur having held national records and represented India at major international meets. Athletes like Khatua contribute to the depth of the event in India and to its representation at continental and global competitions.