Athletics
National Indoor Athletics C'ships: Gurindervir Singh sets 60m record; Animesh Kujur disqualifies - Highlights
Catch all the highlights from the second day of the Indian National Indoor Athletics C'ships 2026.
Animesh Kujur in action at 2026 Indoor Nationals. (Photo Credits: AFI)
Star Indian sprinters and quarter-milers began their campaign on the second day of 2026 Indoor Nationals in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, on Wednesday.
Gurindervir Singh was the star in the men's 60m final as Animesh Kujur was disqualified, while youngster Harita Bhadra and Unnathi Bollanda led the women's 60m final.
On the other hand, World Championships finalist Sarvesh Kushare failed to deliver in the men's high jump final, finishing second behind Swadhin Majhi.
As it happened:
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- 25 March 2026 5:04 PM IST
Sai Chinthana wins the women's U20 400m title
She clocked 59.96s in the final to pip Arpita Priyadarshini (1:00.48s) to clinch the gold medal.
- 25 March 2026 4:40 PM IST
Payal Jamod wins the women's high jump title with a leap of 1.71m
Payal won the title ahead of Kevinaa Annavi on the countback as she cleared the 1.71m height on her first attempt, while Kevinaa took three attempts.
Both jumpers missed the 1.73m mark, bringing an end to the high jump competition.
- 25 March 2026 3:20 PM IST
Up Next: - Women's High Jump final
Here is the startlist of the women's high jump final.
- 25 March 2026 3:16 PM IST
Gurindervir Singh wins the second heat with a great time of 6.69s
Gurindervir Singh (6.69s), Nuzrat (6.72s) and Dondaptai Mrutym Jayaram (6.74s) were the three best finishers from the second heat and booked a direct spot in the final.
Nehal Sagar (6.871) and Sarun Payasingh (6.875) get the final two spots for the final as the fastest non-automatic qualifiers.
- 25 March 2026 3:08 PM IST
Animesh Kujur wins the first heat of men's 60m semi-finals
After a 20-minute delay due to some technical difficulties and a false start, the sprinters finally had their mark on the board.
Animesh Kujur (6.71s), Lalu Prasad Bhoi (6.72s), and Laukik Anant (6.77s) reached the final from Heat 1.
- 25 March 2026 2:13 PM IST
Swadhin Kumar Majhi clears 2.18m to clinch the title
He confirms his gold medal as the only high jumper with a clearance at the 2.18m mark.
Despite failing to clear the 2.20m mark, he confirmed the title ahead of the favourite Sarvesh Kushare (2.15m).
- 25 March 2026 1:56 PM IST
Abhiraj Nair finishes 5th with 2.10m
Only four high jumpers cleared the 2.15m mark as Abhiraj failed all three of his attempts.
