A breakthrough performance lit up the Indian Series-3 meet as Pariksha from Haryana etched her name into the spotlight.
In one of the most exciting moments of the competition, Pariksha breached the prestigious 6-metre mark for the very first time in her career. She delivered a stunning leap of 6.10 metres, marking a new lifetime best and securing a remarkable second-place finish.
What made this achievement even more impressive was the level of competition. Pariksha outperformed Mubassina Mohammed — India’s U23 champion and a South Asian Athletics Federation medallist — who had to settle for third place on the day.
Behind this rising star is a strong coaching setup. Pariksha trains under Sazid Husain, a retired Navy officer known for mentoring elite talent. He is also the father and coach of Mohd. Atta Sazid, one of India’s most promising young jumpers.
And it turned out to be a memorable day for the entire training group.
On the same day, Mohd. Atta Sazid delivered a standout performance of his own, registering a personal best of 7.86 metres to clinch the top position. Impressively, the jump came under a -1.9 m/s headwind, highlighting the exceptional quality and strength behind the effort.
With both athletes hitting personal milestones, this competition not only showcased emerging talent but also signaled a bright future for Indian long jump on the international stage.