Inter-State Athletics C'ships Day 3: Praveen Chithravel, Tejas Shirse qualify for Asian Games -Highlights
Catch all the Highlights from day 3 of the Inter-State Athletics C'ships in Bhubneshwar on Friday.
Praveen Chithravel will be in action at the 2026 National Inter-State C'ships. (Photo Credits: JSW Sports)
Indian star triple jumpers began their campaign on the third day of the Inter-State Athletics C'ships 2026 in Bhubneshwar, Odisha on Friday.
National record holder Praveen Chithravel fight it out against Abdulla Aboobacker and Selva Prabhu for the available quota spots for the Asian Games 2026.
On the other hand, the action also began in the relays, with three finals took place for the day. Meanwhile, Tejas Shirse was also in action in the 110m hurdles.
As it happened:
She registered a 59.73m throw on her final attempt to claim a new personal best and further solidify her place in India's Asian Games Squad.
Medalists:
Gold - Seema - 59.73m
Silver - Sanya Yadav - 56.05m
Bronze - Nidhi - 55.92m
His first jump of 16.92m proved to be enough for him to bag the gold medal and also a berth for the coming Asian Games.
The reigning Commonwealth medalist finished just outside the podium with the best of 16.54m.
This may also end his chances for the qualification of the Asian Games 2026 as there will be just two quota places per event.
He covered a distance of 16.54m on his third attempt to enter the top three in the standings, behind Praveen and Selva.
Praveen Chithravel (16.92m) is leading the men's triple jump final pack, followed by Selva Prabhu (16.57m), Gailey (16.42m) and Karthik U (16.40).
All four jumpers have also breached the Asian Games mark of 16.28m
She attained a distance of 57.13m on her second attempt to breach the mark of 55.48m.
Nidhi (55.92m) and Sanya Yadav (56.05m) also crossed the mark on their third attempts.
He once again improved his personal best and solidified his place in the men's hammer throw squad of the Asian Games.
Medalists:
Gold - Damneet Singh - 69.72m
Silver - Praveen Kumar - 69.58m
Bronze - Ashish Jakhar - 67.61m
This timing was also under the Asian Games qualifying standard of 13.63s.
R Manav (13.66s) and M Krishik (13.69s) finished in second & third positions respectively but missed out on the qualification standard.
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