Haryana’s rising throwing talent Nishchay continued his impressive run of form by clinching the men’s U20 discus throw title at the Indian Series-9 held in Ludhiana while comfortably achieving the qualification standard for the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships.
The youngster produced a best throw of 59.12m, securing victory and reinforcing his status as one of India’s most promising field event athletes.
Nishchay’s performance was built on remarkable consistency throughout the competition. His series read:
54.33m, 55.93m, 57.03m, X, 56.81m, 59.12m
The winning mark comfortably cleared the qualification requirement for the World U20 Championships, adding another milestone to what has already been a breakthrough season for the Haryana athlete.
Nishchay arrived at the competition carrying strong momentum after a sensational performance at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships, where he claimed the silver medal and announced himself on the continental stage.
During that competition, he shattered the Indian U20 National Record with a massive throw of 60.10m, becoming one of the few Indian junior discus throwers to breach the coveted 60-metre barrier.
At just U20 level, consistently producing throws close to 60 metres places him among the country’s most exciting young talents. More importantly, he has demonstrated the ability to deliver under pressure in major competitions, a trait that often separates promising juniors from future international performers.
With the qualification standard now secured, Nishchay can shift his focus towards preparing for the 2026 World U20 Championships.