Asha Ilango won the women’s triple jump gold medal with a meet-record 13.89m, while India’s U20 long jump national record holder Shaili Singh claimed bronze on her debut in the event at the National Open Athletics Championships 2026. Railways’ Bhairabi Roy finished second with 13.36m, as the top three athletes delivered a closely contested competition.
The women’s triple jump was one of the standout events at the championships, with Asha matching her lifetime best to establish a new meet record and Shaili making an impressive transition from the long jump. Meanwhile, West Bengal’s Shampa Gain won the women’s 5000m title in a lifetime best of 16:54.56, holding off Sonam Parmar and Mori Vandan in a competitive distance race.
Asha Ilango Claims Triple Jump Gold with Meet Record
Asian Games fourth-place finisher Asha Ilango produced the leading performance in the women’s triple jump, recording 13.89m to win gold and set a new meet record.
Representing Tamil Nadu, Asha matched her personal best with the winning effort. Her performance highlighted her consistency in the event and placed her at the top of the standings at the National Open Athletics Championships 2026.
Asha had previously finished fourth in the triple jump at the Asian Games. Her record-breaking performance at the National Open added another significant result to her career as she continued to compete among India’s leading triple jumpers.
The 13.89m effort also gave Asha a clear advantage over the rest of the field. Railways’ Bhairabi Roy finished second with 13.36m, while Shaili Singh secured third place with 13.31m.
Bhairabi Roy Takes Silver with 13.36m
Bhairabi Roy of Railways won the silver medal with a best jump of 13.36m. Her effort placed her between Asha and Shaili in the final standings.
Roy finished 53cm behind the winner but secured second place ahead of Shaili, whose 13.31m mark earned her bronze.
The result gave Railways a place on the podium in an event led by Asha’s meet-record performance.
Shaili Singh Wins Bronze on Triple Jump Debut
Shaili Singh made an impressive start to her triple jump career, winning bronze with 13.31m in her first-ever competition in the event.
The 21-year-old is better known for her long jump performances and holds India’s U20 long jump national record. Her appearance in the triple jump offered an opportunity to test herself in a different discipline, and she responded with a podium finish.
Shaili opened the competition with a 13.31m effort on her first attempt and remained second after three rounds at that stage. She ultimately finished third behind Asha and Bhairabi, securing bronze on debut.
Her performance was particularly notable given her limited experience in the event. She finished just 5cm behind Bhairabi and 58cm behind the winning mark, demonstrating that she could compete closely with established triple jumpers.
Shaili Enters India’s All-Time Top 20
Shaili’s 13.31m jump also moved her into India’s all-time top 20 in the women’s triple jump.
With the mark, she became India’s 19th-best triple jumper of all time and the fourth-best Indian triple jumper this season.
The result adds another dimension to the 21-year-old’s athletics profile. While the long jump remains her established event, her triple jump debut has given her an encouraging result to build on as she continues her career.
Shaili is also scheduled to compete in the women’s long jump final at the National Open Athletics Championships 2026, where she will look to carry the momentum from her triple jump bronze into her primary event.
Women’s Triple Jump Final Results
| Position | Athlete | Team | Mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Asha Ilango | Tamil Nadu | 13.89m — Meet Record |
| Silver | Bhairabi Roy | Railways | 13.36m |
| Bronze | Shaili Singh | — | 13.31m |
Shampa Gain Wins Women’s 5000m Gold with Personal Best
Shampa Gain of West Bengal won the women’s 5000m title in 16:54.56, setting a lifetime best at the National Open Athletics Championships 2026.
Shampa delivered a strong performance to finish first in a competitive race, beating Madhya Pradesh’s Sonam Parmar and Gujarat’s Mori Vandan to secure the gold medal.
Her winning time marked a personal milestone and made her the leading performer in the women’s 5000m final. The contest for the remaining medals was particularly close, with only 0.10 seconds separating the silver and bronze medallists.
Sonam Parmar Takes Silver, Mori Vandan Wins Bronze
Sonam Parmar finished second in 16:56.52, securing silver for Madhya Pradesh. She crossed the line 1.96 seconds behind Shampa after a close contest for the top positions.
Gujarat’s Mori Vandan took bronze in 16:56.62, finishing just 0.10 seconds behind Parmar. The narrow margin highlighted the battle for the final podium places.
Ravina Gaikwad, the 2026 Federation Cup 10,000m champion, finished fourth and narrowly missed out on a medal.
Women’s 5000m Final Results
| Position | Athlete | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Shampa Gain | West Bengal | 16:54.56 — PB |
| Silver | Sonam Parmar | Madhya Pradesh | 16:56.52 |
| Bronze | Mori Vandan | Gujarat | 16:56.62 |
| 4th | Ravina Gaikwad | — | — |
The top three athletes finished within 2.06 seconds of one another, with Shampa’s lifetime best proving decisive in the race for gold.
National Open Athletics Championships 2026: Two Standout Performances
The women’s triple jump and 5000m produced two notable results at the National Open Athletics Championships 2026.
Asha Ilango matched her personal best of 13.89m to establish a new triple jump meet record, while Shaili Singh marked her debut in the event with a bronze medal and a place among India’s top 20 performers all-time.
In the women’s 5000m, Shampa Gain secured gold with a lifetime best of 16:54.56, ahead of Sonam Parmar and Mori Vandan.
Together, the performances highlighted a championship featuring both record-breaking field-event results and closely contested distance races.