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India's top athletes converge at Birsa Munda Stadium for the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, eyeing Commonwealth Games and Asian U23 berths. animesh kujur and Tejaswin Shankar headline the event, with Kujur aiming for CWG qualification in sprints and Shankar in high jump and decathlon. Women's long jump and discus throw finals also feature prominently.

Indian athletics achieved historic milestones at the National Senior Federation Competition. Gurindervir Singh set a new men's 100m national record. Vishal TK became the first Indian to finish the 400m race in under 45 seconds. Tejaswin Shankar also made history by exceeding 8000 points in decathlon. These performances mark significant achievements for Indian athletes.

animesh kujur and Gurindervir Singh lit up the opening day of the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition at Birsa Munda Stadium, Morabadi, here on Friday as they reduced the men’s 100m national record by 0.03 seconds within a matter of minutes.

Baranica Elangovan of Tamil Nadu set a new national pole vault record of 4.23m at the Indian Indoor Open competition. She improved her previous mark by 0.01m, expressing satisfaction with her performance despite failing to clear 4.30m. Her coach is now focusing on upcoming national events and technical improvements for the Asian Games.

India's T20 World Cup stars Abhishek Sharma and Axar Patel have joined NADA's Registered Testing Pool for 2026, replacing Smriti Mandhana and Shreyas Iyer. This elite list of 348 athletes, including prominent cricketers, track and field stars, and Olympians, ensures rigorous anti-doping checks. NADA's updated roster underscores its commitment to fair play across all sports.

Gurindervir Singh won 60m gold at the National Indoor Championships with a record 6.60s, after favourite animesh kujur was disqualified following multiple false starts. Gurindervir said he wanted tougher competition but stayed focused. He reflected on past struggles and a fresh mindset. Elsewhere, G Reegan won pole vault, while several athletes impressed across events.

Young tribal athletes from across India are converging in Raipur for the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games, featuring 2,300 participants in seven disciplines. The 10-day event aims to identify and develop talent, with former hockey player Lazarus Barla praising the initiative.

Odisha's 33-member contingent, led by animesh kujur, is set to compete at the inaugural national indoor athletics championships in Bhubaneswar. Kujur, a national record holder, aims for a strong start ahead of major international events.

animesh kujur, inspired by Usain Bolt, is set to compete in the Monaco Diamond League. He is set to be the first Indian sprinter in the event. Kujur recently set national records in the 100m and 200m. He will face tough competition, including Australia's Gout Gout. Avinash Sable of India will also participate on Friday. Kujur is targeting the World Championship qualification mark.

animesh kujur, a 22-year-old from a tribal village in Chhattisgarh, has made history by clocking 10.18 seconds in the 100-meter dash at the Dromia International Sprint Meet in Greece. This achievement broke the national record and announced India's arrival on the global sprinting stage.

India concluded the 26th Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, with a remarkable performance, securing 24 medals, including 8 gold, 10 silver, and 6 bronze. animesh kujur's record-breaking bronze in the 200m and Sachin Yadav's silver in the javelin throw highlighted India's success. The team finished second overall, only behind China, marking their second-best showing in the competition.

Gurvindervir Singh shattered the national record in the men's 60m at the inaugural National Indoor Championships, clocking 6.60 seconds. Despite three false starts in the final, Singh's resilience secured him the marquee title. Hosts Odisha faced disappointment as animesh kujur was disqualified. Harita Bhandra clinched the women's 60m dash.

animesh kujur shattered the national record in the men's 100m with a stunning 10.18 seconds at the Dromia International Sprint and Relays Meeting in Greece. Kujur's impressive performance earned him third place overall. He also contributed to the Indian 4x100m relay team's second-place finish. Moumita Mondal also shone, achieving a personal best in the 100m hurdles.

animesh kujur's stunning 200m victory, clocking 20.40 seconds, highlighted the National Federation Senior Athletics Competition, eclipsing Amlan Borgohain's previous record. Praveen Chithravel equaled his national record in the triple jump, securing a World Championships spot, while Shaili Singh's impressive long jump broke a 23-year-old meet record. Samardeep Singh's shot put upset further added to the event's excitement.

animesh kujur aimed for World Championships qualification after his Diamond League debut but fell short at Spitzen Leichtathletik Luzern, finishing ninth in the 200m with 20.79 seconds. He performed better in the 100m, clocking 10.28 seconds. Other Indian athletes, including Manikanta Hoblidhar and Gurindervir Singh, also participated in the same.

animesh kujur, an athlete, recently broke the 100m national record at the Dromia International Sprint and Relays Meeting in Greece. He finished the race in 10.18 seconds. He trains at the Odisha Reliance Foundation Athletics High-Performance Centre. Kujur aims to compete with faster athletes internationally to improve his timings.

At the Monaco Diamond League, Avinash Sable faced disappointment, failing to finish his 3000m steeplechase due to a fall. animesh kujur, however, shone brightly, securing fourth place in the U-23 200m with a time of 20.55 seconds. Kujur, the national record holder, continues his impressive rise in Indian athletics, aiming for World Championships qualification.

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animesh kujur aims to excel at the World Continental Tour Bronze meet in Bhubaneswar, a crucial qualifier for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Kujur, boosted by recent European exposure and a national record of 20.32 seconds in the 200m, seeks to improve his world ranking and secure his spot.

The eighth Times of India Sports Awards will honour India's top athletes in Lucknow on March 21, 2026, for their 2025 season achievements. A distinguished jury will select winners across over 45 categories, recognising both established and emerging talents. The athletics nominees showcase exceptional performances, including national records and international medals.

animesh kujur, battling heatstroke and fatigue, defied expectations by setting a new national record of 20.40 seconds in the 200m at the Senior Federation Cup. He also contributed to a new national record in the 4x100m relay. Formerly a football player, Kujur's rise in athletics has been meteoric, fueled by inspiration from Usain Bolt and strong family support.

animesh kujur, celebrated as India's sprinting prodigy, clocked an impressive 20.27s in the 200m at the AtleticaGeneve 2025. Although wind assistance prevented it from being a national record, it's the fastest time by an Indian. He aims to qualify for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, striving to break the 20-second barrier.

animesh kujur, a 20-year-old athlete from Odisha, set a new meet record in the men's 200m event at the National Open Athletics Championships, clocking 20.74 seconds. This time was better than his previous personal best of 20.93 seconds. In the women's 400m hurdles, Sinchal Kaveramma from Karnataka won the gold medal with a time of 57.88 seconds.

animesh kujur, despite a fourth-place finish at the Monaco Diamond League, remains optimistic about qualifying for the World Championships in Tokyo. He aims to shave 0.16 seconds off his personal best to meet the 20.16-second qualification time. Coach Owen Martins believes it's achievable with the right conditions, highlighting Kujur's significant progress and the Odisha government's support in providing international exposure.

Top Indian long jumper Nayana James continued her strong form as she won gold medal at the Taiwan Athletics Open with an effort of 6.43m in Taipei on Sunday. The 28-year-old Nayana achieved her best jump of the day in her third attempt under rainy conditions at the World Athletics Continental Tour bronze level event.

Manikanta Hoblidhar, competing for SSCB, secured the 100m title at the Indian Open Athletics Championships in Ranchi. He finished in 10.19s, bettering his own meet record of 10.23s. Hoblidhar narrowly missed the national record of 10.18s by a mere 0.01s, showcasing a powerful final performance.

Neeraj Chopra will skip the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, prioritising global competitions like Diamond League Meetings and the World Championships. The 59-member Indian squad includes Avinash Sable, Parul Chaudhary, and animesh kujur. Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Dev Kumar Meena are notable omissions, while India aims to improve upon its third-place finish from 2023.