With the Federation Cup and major international competitions approaching, several of India’s top names will be in action. Here are the athletes to watch out for in Sangrur:
1. Annu Rani (Javelin Throw)
India’s national record holder opens her 2026 season after a best of 62.59m last year. A former Asian Games champion and Olympian, Annu remains the face of Indian women’s javelin and Sangrur could offer the first glimpse of her form heading into the bigger meets of the season.
2. Damneet Singh (Hammer Throw)
Competing on home soil in Punjab, Damneet will be targeting the national record. One of India’s most promising hammer throwers, he has steadily improved on the domestic circuit and will have local support behind him.
3. Rohit Yadav (Javelin Throw)
Rohit comes into the competition after throwing 82.17m to win gold in his last outing. The Tokyo Olympian has battled injuries in recent years but remains one of India’s strongest javelin prospects alongside the country’s elite names.
4. Dipanshu Sharma (Javelin Throw)
The reigning Asian U20 champion is one of the brightest young talents in Indian athletics. Sangrur offers another opportunity for the youngster to test himself against senior competition
5. Kiran Pahal (400m)
All eyes will be on Kiran as she opens her season. She is India’s second-fastest woman ever over 400m and has emerged as a key figure in the country’s relay setup.
6. Tajinderpal Singh Toor (Shot Put)
The Asian Games gold medalist recently crossed 21 metres again, signaling a return to form. When fit, Toor remains India’s premier shot putter and a major attraction at any domestic meet.
7. Deepika (Javelin Throw)
The U20 national record holder continues to impress at the junior level and represents the next generation of Indian women’s javelin.
8. Ravina Gayakwad (5000m)
The 2025 Interstate champion will headline the distance events and will look to continue her consistent run on the national circuit.
9. Reet Rathor (High Jump)
Reet arrives after winning the 2025 Junior Federation Cup with a leap of 1.81m and is among the most exciting young jumpers in the country.
10. Khyati Mathur (High Jump)
The 2024 Interstate champion with a personal best of 1.86m will be one of the favourites in the women’s high jump competition.
11. Niharika Vashisht (Triple Jump)
Niharika has already begun her season strongly with a 13.41m effort and will look to build momentum ahead of the major domestic championships.
12. Sanjana Choudhary (Javelin Throw)
The Open Throws 2026 champion has been in strong form and adds further depth to a stacked women’s javelin field in Sangrur.
The Sangrur leg of the Indian Athletics Series comes at a crucial point in the season, with athletes chasing form, qualification marks, and momentum before the Federation Cup later this month.