World University Games bronze medallist Bhavani Yadav secured the women’s long jump title at the Indian Athletics Series–10 being held at NCOE Trivandrum, producing a best leap of 6.61m with a tailwind of +2.7 m/s.
The mark was the longest jump of the competition and comfortably enough to secure first place. However, because the wind assistance exceeded the permissible limit of +2.0 m/s, the performance will not be eligible for record, ranking, or qualification purposes.
Women’s Long Jump Results
🥇 Bhavani Yadav – 6.61m (+2.7 m/s)
🥈 Mubassina Mohammed – 6.39m (+2.4 m/s)
🥉 Kusuma Ravada – 6.39m (+2.3 m/s)
4️⃣ Abhirami V M – 6.35m (+2.6 m/s)
5️⃣ Pavana Nagaraj – 6.25m (-0.4 m/s)
Bhavani, who won bronze for India at the 2023 World University Games, has consistently been among the country’s leading long jumpers in recent seasons. Her 6.61m effort demonstrated strong form, although the favourable wind conditions mean the jump cannot be considered a legal personal best.
Interestingly, all of the top four finishers recorded their best marks with wind readings above the allowable limit. As a result, Pavana Nagaraj’s 6.25m jump—achieved with a -0.4 m/s headwind—stood as the best legal mark of the competition.
The result also highlighted the depth in Indian women’s long jump, with five athletes clearing 6.25m or farther. The gap between second and fourth place was just four centimetres, reflecting a closely contested competition behind Bhavani’s winning effort.
While the wind conditions prevented the leading marks from counting for qualification or record purposes, the performances provided a useful indication of the athletes’ current form as the domestic athletics season continues.