New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- BSF woman constable Kalyani Vishwakarma scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to secure a silver medal at the prestigious Senior Asian Karate Championships, the Border Security Force said on Saturday.

The championships were held in Amman, Jordan, from September 9 to 11, according to the BSF.

In a post on X, the BSF said, "Mahila Constable Kalyani Vishwakarma of BSF Karate Team scripted history and made both India as well as BSF proud by becoming the first Indian woman to secure 2nd position/Silver Medal today at the prestigious Senior Asian Karate Championships (Cadet/Under-21 category) held at Amman, Jordan from 9-11 Sep 2026."

Competing in the Kumite +68 kg category, Kalyani secured a place in the...