Asian Games 2023 gold medallist Annu Rani is set to begin her 2026 season at Indian Series-5, scheduled in Sangrur on May 9, 2026.
Annu last competed at the 2025 World Championships and is yet to open her new season after missing out on a place in the final there.
India’s national record holder produced some of the best throws of her career last season, registering a season best of 62.59m.
She breached the 60m mark three times last season but failed to make an impact at the World Championships.
India’s only active 60m-plus thrower and the reigning Asian champion will have an important season ahead with the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games approaching.