Jyothi Yarraji participated in a race, and her bronze medal was upgraded to silver due to the disqualification of Chinese runner Yanni Wu. Despite the confusion and media scrutiny surrounding the event, Jyothi received unexpected support from Lin Yuwei, the gold medalist from China.



In a room filled with Chinese journalists, they questioned Jyothi about her decision to challenge the disqualification for a false start in the 100m hurdles. She also discussed the protest that led to Wu, the fastest hurdler, being disqualified, emphasizing the importance of athletes standing up for themselves. Lin Yuwei responded with applause and a smile, bringing relief to the situation.


The race was highly dramatic, with both Jyothi and Wu initially disqualified, then allowed to run again under protest. The crowd erupted in excitement upon Wu's return. The 100m hurdles race featured fierce competition, especially between Jyothi and the two Chinese runners.


Despite a slow start, Jyothi's coach, James Hillier, recognized her strength in the latter part of the race. She gradually picked up speed and overtook her competitors. Following the race, India filed a protest, resulting in Wu's second disqualification and Jyothi being awarded the silver medal. It was a surprising turn of events, and Jyothi finally wore a smile on the podium, knowing she had persevered for her well-deserved medal.