- Mark: 49.45m (First Place)
- The Milestone: This throw shatters her previous personal best of 46.76m set back in 2023.
- The Growth: After three years of training, Khushi has improved her personal best by a total of 2.69m.
- Khushi: 49.45m (PB)
- Ayeesha: 45.37m
- Bhumi: 43.30m
Competing at the National Institute of Sports, Khushi’s performance sets a high bar for the start of the season. Her steady progression since 2023 marks her as a rising talent to watch in the Indian throwing circuit.
In 1969, she boldly entered and ran the race at a time when female participation was not recognized, paving the way for countless women in distance running. Her courage and determination weren’t just about finishing the race they were about challenging the norms and breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport.
In 1972, Nina’s persistence paid off when she became the first official female winner of the Boston Marathon, etching her name permanently into running history.
Beyond her victories, she inspired generations of women to chase big goals, run without limits, and demand equality in sports.
Nina Kuscsik passed away on June 8, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy of grit, courage, and trailblazing spirit. Her story is a reminder that breaking barriers often starts with a single bold step and that every finish line crossed can open doors for those who come after.
For every runner, Nina’s journey is a powerful lesson in perseverance, courage, and believing in yourself, even when the rules aren’t yet on your side.
- The Violations: Kerley recorded three Whereabouts Failures between May 11 and December 6, 2024.
- Disqualified Results: All results, prize money, and titles earned between December 6, 2024, and August 12, 2025, have been disqualified.
- The Defense: Kerley attributed a missed test on May 11 to technical issues with the USADA Athlete Connect App.
- The DCO Dispute: He further blamed the Doping Control Officer (DCO) for missed tests on December 6 and December 7.
The Tribunal rejected these claims, finding that “nothing in the DCO’s conduct fell short of what he was reasonably required to do in the circumstances.”
Kerley now holds the option to appeal this ruling to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The Delhi State Trials just witnessed a historic shift in momentum. Four young sprinters didn’t just qualify for the National Open Relay Competition; they rewrote the expectations for the U-20 category.
Every single athlete in this group smashed the 11.10s qualification mark while clocking new personal bests:
- Amaty Sharma: 10.73s (PB)
- Kapish Mahajan: 10.85s (PB)
- Deepak Kumar: 10.99s (PB)
- Anshul Trivedi: 11.05s (PB)
Despite these blistering performances, these personal bests will not be counted as official marks.
In a stunning display of depth, these top four U-20 timings were actually faster than the senior men’s 100m timings recorded at the same meet. The future of Indian relay racing isn’t just coming; it’s already faster than the present.
M Reddy Sanjana won the first event of the ongoing Indian Open Throws meet at NIS Patiala, registering a lifetime best throw of 15.30m in the U-18 women’s shot put.
The young athlete from Mysore secured the top spot in the event,
Although there were only three entries in the competition, just two athletes turned up.
Haryana’s Aarti finished second, winning silver with a throw of 13.22m.
Tanya Chaudhary is set to compete at the Indian Open Throws competition at NIS Patiala.
The Indian hammer thrower heads into the meet in strong form after registering a personal best of 65.60 metres in her previous competition.
Notably, the mark is better than the current Indian national record of 65.25 metres held by Sarita Singh.
However, the performance does not enter the official record books as it was achieved at the All India University meet, which is not a World Athletics-certified event.
Looking ahead, the qualification standards stand at 61.72 metres for the Asian Games and 66.80 metres for the Commonwealth Games — targets that now appear firmly within reach for the in-form thrower.
Rajesh Ramesh is set to open his 2026 season at the Indian Open 400m meet in Trivandrum.
“Yes, I’ll be participating in the Open 400m meet. Training is going well, there are no injuries, and everything is going smoothly,” Rajesh told NNIS Sports.
The Indian quarter-miler enjoyed a consistent run last season, recording three sub-46-second performances:
45.77s – IGP 2
45.97s – Open Athletics Meet
45.75s – Open Athletics Championships
Among Indian 400m runners, only Vishal TK recorded more sub-46 timings than Rajesh last year, highlighting his strong presence in the national quarter-mile circuit.
More than two lakh girls across 250 districts nationwide will take part in ASMITA athletics events on March 8 and 9 to mark International Women’s Day, Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse announced on Monday.
She advocated increased participation of women in sports to strengthen India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games.
The event, part of the Sports Ministry’s initiative, will also initiate the creation of a nationwide pool of women technical officials.
This move is being planned with a long-term vision, keeping in mind the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad and India’s aspiration to become an Olympic host nation.
Five national competitions are lined up this month, setting the tone for the 2026 season.
With the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games 2026 scheduled this year, these competitions become extremely crucial for qualification, form assessment and team selection.
Muhammed Anas Yahiya is set to open his 2026 season at the Indian Open 400m meet in Trivandrum.
“Yes, I will be competing in the 400m Open meet,” Anas confirmed to NNIS Sports.
The former national record holder endured a disappointing campaign last season, managing only two competitions and finishing with a season’s best of 47.03 seconds.
In his absence from peak form, the national record of 45.21 seconds — once held by Anas — was surpassed by Vishal TK, who clocked 45.12 seconds last year to set a new benchmark.
Despite the recent setbacks, Anas remains one of India’s most experienced and accomplished quarter-milers. He has recorded 30 sub-46-second performances — more than any other Indian — underlining both his longevity and consistency at the highest level domestically.
All eyes will now be on Trivandrum as the seasoned campaigner begins what could be a pivotal season.
