{
  "id": 10721893,
  "title": "‘I’ve Given My Measurements’: Prachi Choudhary Hints at DSP Role After Asian Games 2026 Gold",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/ive-given-my-measurements-prachi-choudhary-hints-at-dsp-role-after",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T15:16:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/ive-given-my-measurements-prachi-choudhary-hints-at-dsp-role-after-asian-games-2026-gold"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prachi Choudhary, an Asian Games gold medallist, has hinted at a potential future in Uttar Pradesh Police after sharing that she has already provided her measurements for a DSP uniform. However, she has not yet received an appointment, as it would require formal government approval. Prachi disclosed that she has already provided her measurements for a DSP uniform, as reported by journalist Vimal Kumar. In Uttar Pradesh, athletes receive such recognitions when they win a gold medal. This announcement comes amid Uttar Pradesh's policy of acknowledging exceptional sporting achievements through government jobs and promotions, often serving as incentives for young athletes to pursue competitive sports. The policy aims to reward athletes who excel at major national and international events, as exemplified by Parul Chaudhary, who won gold in the 5,000m at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou and was subsequently appointed as a Deputy Superintendent of Police. Prachi herself was a key member of India's gold-winning women's 4x400m relay team at the 2026 Asian Games, where they set a time of 3:29.69. Her accomplishment has generated speculation about her potential future in law enforcement, following a similar route to those who have already transitioned into government service.",
  "summary": "Asian Games gold medallist Prachi Choudhary has hinted at a possible future in the Uttar Pradesh Police after revealing that she has already given her measurements for a DSP uniform. However, the Uttar Pradesh government has not yet offered her a DSP post, and any appointment would require a formal government decision. “I already gave the measurements for my DSP outfit,” Prachi said as quoted by…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Prachi Choudhary Gets Emotional, Cries As Tricolour Unfurls & National Anthem Plays After Asian Games Gold | VIDEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/prachi-choudhary-gets-emotional-cries-as-tricolour-unfurls-national",
        "published": "2026-09-29T16:34:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}