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Ancy Sojan breaks Anju Bobby George’s 22-year-old National record, Sarvesh clears 2.31m

Ancy Sojan breaks Anju Bobby George’s 22-year-old National record, Sarvesh clears 2.31m

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Indian athletics witnessed a historic day at the 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar as Ancy Sojan and Sarvesh Kushare shattered long-standing national records in the women’s long jump and men’s high jump, respectively. Ancy stole the spotlight by eclipsing Anju Bobby George’s 22-year-old national record in the women’s long jump. The 25-year-old from Kerala produced a stunning leap of 6.88m, surpassing the previous mark of 6.83m set by Anju during the Athens Olympics in 2004. The record had stood for more than two decades, making Ancy’s achievement one of the most significant moments in recent Indian athletics. Her effort also reinforced her credentials as one of India’s leading medal hopes ahead of the 2026 Asian Games. Kushare becomes first Indian to cross 2.30m Sarvesh Kushare also scripted history after clearing 2.31m in the men’s high jump to set a new national record and become the first Indian to officially cross the 2.30m barrier. The Maharashtra athlete improved on Tejaswin Shankar’s previous national record of 2.29m, set in 2018, and comfortably surpassed the …

From pits of corn husk to national record, Sarvesh Kushare jumps 2.31m

From pits of corn husk to national record, Sarvesh Kushare jumps 2.31m

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2 min readBhubneshwarUpdated: Jun 27, 2026 07:06 PM IST World championship finalist high jumper Sarvesh Kumar broke the eight year old national record of Tejaswin Shankar after jumping 2.31m at the Inter-State National Athletics on Saturday in Bhubaneswar. The athlete from Maharashtra jumped 2.31m in his last possible attempt to rewrite the national mark. He also took two attempts at 2.35m but failed to clear the mark. He started with a mark of 2.16m and easily cruised through the lower heights before clearing 2.27m in first attempt. Later, he attempted 2.31m twice but failed. However, in the last attempt he cleared the bar much to the joy of the crowd cheering for him. He also breached the Asian Games qualification mark of 2.19m set by the Athletics Federation of India. Aadarsh Ram came second with a 2.27m mark and also qualified for the Asian Games. One of the most consistent jumpers in India, Sarvesh created history after he finished sixth at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. Start at pits of corn husk …

Sindhushree G sets Pole Vault National Record; Animesh Kujur seals Asian Games spot

Sindhushree G sets Pole Vault National Record; Animesh Kujur seals Asian Games spot

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National records continued to tumble at the 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar on Thursday as Sindhushree G rewrote the women’s pole vault record, while Animesh Kujur secured his place for the 2026 Asian Games with a dominant performance in the men’s 200m. Sindhushree stole the show by clearing 4.25m on her first attempt to set a new national record, surpassing Baranica Elangovan’s previous mark of 4.23m. The effort also comfortably exceeded the Athletics Federation of India’s Asian Games qualification standard of 4.10m. Baranica settled for silver after clearing 4.20m, while Nitika Akare claimed bronze with a clearance of 4.10m, ensuring all three medallists achieved the qualification mark. In the men’s 200m, national record holder Animesh Kujur clinched gold in 20.74s after already breaching the Asian Games qualification standard of 20.88s with a 20.87s run in the heats. Dondapati Mrutyum Jayaram (20.97s) and Jishnu Prasad P.K. (21.18s) completed the podium. Multiple athletes achieve Asian Games standards The women’s 200m saw all three medallists qualify for the Asian Games. Harita Bhadra won gold in …

Anushka Yadav, Dev Meena set national records at Inter-State Championships

Anushka Yadav, Dev Meena set national records at Inter-State Championships

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National records tumbled on the opening day of the Inter-State Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar as Anushka Yadav and Dev Meena produced standout performances to secure qualification for the 2026 Asian Games. The biggest headline came in the women’s hammer throw, where 18-year-old Anushka Yadav rewrote the national record books with a throw of 67.02m. The youngster first surpassed the Asian Games qualifying standard of 61.72m with an opening effort of 62.07m before improving to 65.64m and finally unleashing a record-breaking throw on her last attempt. Her mark eclipsed the previous national record of 65.25m set by Sarita Singh nine years ago, making Anushka the new national record holder and one of India’s brightest prospects in the event. In the men’s pole vault, Dev Meena added another chapter to his growing rivalry with fellow national record holder Kuldeep Kumar. Meena cleared 5.46m on his third attempt to better his own national record of 5.45m while also surpassing the Asian Games qualification mark. Multiple athletes secure Asian Games standards The day also witnessed several other notable performances. …

All you need to know about the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships in Gandhinagar

All you need to know about the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships in Gandhinagar

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India is set to host the prestigious 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships in Gandhinagar from May 12 to May 17, 2026, bringing together some of the biggest names in world weightlifting. India is hosting the Asian Weightlifting Championships for the first time in 44 years. The tournament was originally scheduled to be held from April 1 to 10 but was later rescheduled due to tensions in the Middle East and Gulf region. Around 260 athletes from nearly 30 countries are registered for the championship, making it one of the biggest continental weightlifting events in Asia this year. The competition also carries major significance as it contributes towards qualification pathways for the upcoming Commonwealth Games and Asian Games. Star-studded field featuring Olympic and World champions The verified entry list includes several Olympic medallists and World Champions, promising high-quality competition across all categories. Among the biggest attractions is Liu Huanhua, the Paris 2024 Olympic Champion and 2023 World Champion. He will be joined by Fares Ibrahim El-Bakh, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Champion. In the women’s events, Park Hye-jeong, …