Shivaji Parashuram delivered a breakthrough performance at the inaugural National Indoor Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar, winning gold in the men’s 3000m with a personal best time of 8:09.08.
The run marked a massive improvement from his previous best of 8:29.67, set in 2023, highlighting his rapid progress in middle-distance running.
Parashuram also produced one of the biggest upsets of the event by defeating race favourite Vinod Singh, the reigning Junior Federation Cup champion.
Vinod Singh finished second with a time of 8:16.93, as Parashuram controlled the race to secure victory.
The performance signals Parashuram’s emergence as a strong contender in the 3000m and adds another highlight to the first-ever National Indoor Championships.