Jyothi Yarraji made a stunning return to the track after 383 days, winning gold in the women's 100m hurdles at the Inter State Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar and securing her spot for the Asian Games 2026. She clocked 13.14 seconds in the opening heats, running under 13 seconds again.
Anushka Yadav Breaks National Record
Anushka Yadav qualified for the Asian Games in the hammer throw event by breaking the national record with a throw of 67.02 meters. The Athletics Federation of India confirmed her achievement via social media, stating, "Anushka Yadav, take a bow! Broke the National Record, Qualified for Asian Games."
Dev Meena Sets New National Record in Pole Vault
Dev Meena also secured his Asian Games spot by clearing 5.46 meters in men's pole vault, setting a new national record. The Athletics Federation of India tweeted, "NATIONAL RECORD FOR DEV MEENA! He clears a massive 5.46m in Men’s Pole Vault, rewriting the National Record books."
Mohammed Afsal Qualifies in 800m
Mohammed Afsal met the Asian Games qualifying mark in the men's 800m event, clocking 1:47.69 minutes at the championships. The Inter State Athletics Championships are being held from June 24 to 28 at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
Asian Games 2026 Schedule
The Asian Games 2026 are scheduled to take place from September 19 to October 4. The event will feature athletes from across Asia competing in various disciplines.
