J. Gowthami, a Grade-II Constable with the Tamil Nadu Police, has qualified for the women's 800 metres event at the 2026 Asian Games, to be held in Nagoya, Japan.
She secured her place after winning the gold medal in the women's 800 m at the 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championship in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Her qualification is a proud moment for Tamil Nadu athletics and for the State police force.