The stadium air is heavy with anticipation. While the Commonwealth Games recedes into the record books, Indian Track and Field looks ahead to the Asian Games while athletes are still trying to impress one and all in the various Series. This Indian Athletics Series 13 will take place at the JN Stadium, Hanamkonda, Warangal (Telangana) on August 18, 2026.

Men’s 100m Dash: All eyes lock onto the record board bearing Gurindervir Singh’s blistering 10.09s benchmark. Stepping onto the track are contenders like Andhra Pradesh’s Jammula Bhanu Srinivasa and Nikhil Katam, alongside Army speedsters Ankur and Dheeraj K Sreedar. But keep a close watch on Karnataka’s Manikanta H Hoblidhar, whose rapid acceleration has turned heads all season, and young Tamil Nadu flyer Nithiin Arunan.

The 200m Half-Lap War: Animesh Kujur’s national record of 20.32s looms large over a star-studded 200m field. Shaik Roshan of Andhra Pradesh and Army’s Shivam. and Abijith K. bring blistering turn speed off the bends, ready to duel with Karnataka’s Harshal Rao D and Maharashtra’s swift newcomer Abhijit Tidke.

Hurdles & Mastery: In the 110m hurdles, national record holder Tejas Ashok Shirse’s shadow hangs over veterans like Air Force’s Tarundeep Singh Bhatia and Army’s Sahil Kadyan. Meanwhile, the women’s sprint hurdles showcase pure technical artistry, featuring Railway veteran Kanimozhi C and Telangana’s dynamic Aerrolla Pranathi fighting for every hundredth of a second over the barriers.

The Crucible of Endurance: Middle & Long Distance

While sprinters live in seconds, middle- and long-distance runners live in fractions of pain, strategy, and unyielding lung capacity.

The 400m Quarter-Mile Beasts: The one-lap race is a symphony of agony. Olympians and veterans like Kerala’s legendary Muhammed Anas Yahiya and Navy’s Muhammed Ajmal V lead a formidable charge. They are hunted by fierce competitors like Army’s Baljeet. and rising star Lastly Suchiang of Meghalaya, who represents the bold new wave of northeastern distance running.

Tactical Chess in the 1500m: The metric mile is where races are won in the mind before the legs. A massive contingent from the Indian Army, anchored by Manpreet, Nitin and Pukeshwar Lal, controls the pace alongside Haryana’s Navdeep and Rahul, setting up a tactical masterclass against fierce regional rivals.

Gravity Defied: Jumps and Vaults

In the vertical and horizontal pits, milliseconds give way to inches, momentum, and flight.

High Jump Heights: Fresh off setting a towering national record of 2.31m, Sarvesh Kushare’s inspiration fuels the high jump pit. Air Force’s Aryan Arun Patil, Army’s Ajaj Raju Mulani, and Kerala’s Aromal T prepare to defy gravity, arching over the bar in graceful displays of explosive elasticity.

The Long & Triple Jump Pits: Jeswin Aldrin’s jaw-dropping 8.42m record sets the standard in the long jump, where Air Force’s Siddharth Mohan Naik and Army’s Rahul Yadav battle fierce state competitors like Tamil Nadu’s Seshank Vasu. In the triple jump, Army’s Yashdeep and JSW’s Sebastian V S eye the legendary mark of Praveen Chithravel.

Titans of the Circle: Throws

The Javelin Spear: India’s golden discipline continues to inspire awe. Following Neeraj Chopra’s legendary 90.23m benchmark, powerhouses like Police’s Rishabh Nehra, Army’s Ajay Kumar, and Haryana’s trio of Jaideep, Tushar, and Yashraj prepare to launch the spear into the stratosphere.

Shot Put Heavyweights: In the throwing circle, pure brute strength collides with technical mastery. Maharashtra’s Divya Jeethbhadur Sonar and Haryana’s Amit anchor a heavy-hitting field where every centimetre fights for the podium.

Here is the complete BIB List India Series 13