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Pooja Singh breaks 14-year national record, wins historic Asian U20 High Jump gold

Pooja Singh breaks 14-year national record, wins historic Asian U20 High Jump gold

India enjoyed a historic day at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships as Pooja Singh, Rahul Jakhar and Amanat Kamboj delivered gold medals in their respective events. The standout performance came from 19-year-old Pooja Singh, who won India’s first-ever women’s high jump gold medal at the championships. Pooja cleared 1.93m to not only secure the title but also set a new senior national record. Her effort eclipsed the previous national record of 1.92m set by Sahana Kumari in 2012, ending a 14-year wait for a new benchmark in the event. The mark also surpassed the Commonwealth Games qualification standard of 1.92m, although it remains to be seen whether the Athletics Federation of India will grant her an exemption as the Federation Cup had been designated as the final qualifying event. Rahul Jakhar and Amanat Kamboj add to India’s medal haul India also celebrated a one-two finish in the decathlon as Rahul Jakhar clinched gold with 7,185 points while Upkar secured silver with 6,854 points. Rahul’s winning total established a new Indian U20 national record, underlining his …

Gurindervir Singh runs historic 10.09s to become fastest Indian ever

Gurindervir Singh runs historic 10.09s to become fastest Indian ever

Indian sprinting witnessed another historic chapter at the Federation Cup 2026 as Gurindervir Singh clocked a sensational 10.09 seconds in the men’s 100m final to become the fastest Indian man ever. A day after the national record had been broken twice during the heats, Gurindervir returned to produce an even faster run in the final, becoming the first Indian sprinter to dip below the 10.10-second mark. The race capped off a dramatic two-day battle between Gurindervir and Animesh Kujur at the Federation Cup, which is serving as the final selection event for the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Animesh, who had broken the national record with a 10.15-second effort in the heats after Gurindervir’s earlier 10.17s run, finished second in the final with a timing of 10.20 seconds. Pranav Pramod secured third place after clocking 10.29 seconds. The men’s 100m competition emerged as the standout event of the tournament, with Indian sprinting reaching unprecedented standards over consecutive days. The Athletics Federation of India had set strict qualification criteria for the Commonwealth Games due to the …

Animesh Kujur breaks 100m national record minutes after Gurindervir at Federation Cup

Animesh Kujur breaks 100m national record minutes after Gurindervir at Federation Cup

Indian athletics witnessed one of its most dramatic moments on the track as the men’s 100m national record was broken twice within minutes at the Federation Cup. Gurindervir Singh initially sent shockwaves through the competition after clocking 10.17 seconds to set a new national record in the men’s 100m event. His run briefly established him as the fastest Indian ever over the distance and marked a major milestone for Indian sprinting. However, the celebrations were short-lived. Just minutes later, Animesh Kujur produced an even faster performance, storming to a sensational 10.15-second finish to erase Gurindervir’s newly created mark and reclaim the national record. Animesh’s run also helped him attain the qualification standard for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, adding further significance to the performance. The back-to-back record-breaking runs turned the Federation Cup into a historic evening for Indian athletics, with the national record changing hands twice in the span of a single session. The much-anticipated men’s 100m final is scheduled for 7:10 pm on Saturday, with all eyes now on another potential showdown between the country’s …

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

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, …