Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], June 13 (ANI): Indian athlete Tejas Shirse has set a new national record in the 110m hurdles, clocking an impressive 13.27 seconds at the Indian Athletics Series 9. Representing the Reliance Foundation, Shirse surpassed his previous record of 13.41 seconds, which he had set in 2024.
Comeback from Injury
After overcoming a significant injury, Tejas made a remarkable comeback by winning gold at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi. This achievement was supported by the Reliance Foundation's world-class rehabilitation and recovery team. His record-breaking performance has now secured the qualification standard for the Commonwealth Games 2026.
Race Details
On Day 1 of the Indian Athletics Series 9 at the Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana, Tejas Shirse won Race B of the men's 110m hurdles with a time of 13.27 seconds, aided by a wind reading of +1.6 m/s, according to the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).
Another Reliance Foundation athlete, Krishik M, finished second in 13.55 seconds, while Madhvendra Singh of Rajasthan took third place with a time of 14.00 seconds. Harmanjeet Singh of Delhi clocked 14.42 seconds for fourth, followed by Haryana's Shivdarshan in fifth with 14.65 seconds. Tarundeep Singh Bhati of the Air Force placed sixth in 15.01 seconds, and Sachin Kumar of All India Police finished seventh in 15.48 seconds.
Race A Results
In Race A, Pankaj Pal Sahu of Punjab claimed victory with a time of 14.65 seconds, assisted by a +1.0 m/s wind. Shubham Rawat of Delhi finished second in 14.77 seconds, followed by Balram Sharma in third with 14.85 seconds. Mukul of Rajasthan placed fourth in 15.23 seconds, while Shivam Singh of Uttar Pradesh finished fifth in 16.91 seconds.
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