HISTORY IN THE AIR!
Baranica Elangovan just stole the show at the inaugural National Indoor Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar. With a massive 4.22m clearance, she shattered the long-standing National Record. The Kalinga Stadium has a new Queen of the Vault! #IndianAthletics #Bhubaneswar2026
SPEED KING DELIVERS! Mohammed Afsal is officially the master of the 800m. Already the outdoor king, he clocked a blistering 1:47.86 to break the National Indoor Record. That’s two records in one day for the record books!
GIANT KILLER! In the shock of the night, local hero Sarun Payasingh soared to a PB of 7.80m in the Long Jump, taking down Asian medallist Praveen Chithravel. A farmer’s son from Kalahandi proving that on the indoor boards, reputation means nothing.
SLICING OFF 20-SECONDS: Shivaji Parashuram didn’t just win the 3000m; he dismantled it. Slicing an incredible 20 seconds off his personal best to clock 8:09.08, he stunned the field and favourite Vinod Singh. The endurance depth in India is encouraging.
THE CONSISTENCY KING! Odisha’s Ommkar Nanda continues his golden run! Using a “worn-out shoe” for better grip on the slippery wooden circle, the U-20 star threw 17.77m for gold. From Patiala to Bhubaneswar, Nanda is the most consistent arm in the country right now.
THE VERDICT: Records falling, veterans toppled, and a world-class indoor facility that looks ready for the 2028 World Indoors. Indian Athletics is evolving. The indoor era is officially HERE.