Indian athletes Jyothi Yarraji and Tejas Shirse delivered impressive performances at the National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships in Panchkula, winning gold medals in their respective hurdle events and boosting their chances to participate in the Paris Olympics through world rankings.
Jyothi Yarraji clinched the gold medal in the women’s 100m hurdles after clocking 13.06 seconds, continuing her strong run in national athletics competitions. In the men’s 110m hurdles event, Tejas Shirse secured gold with a timing of 13.54 seconds.
Both athletes are currently among India’s leading hurdlers, and their latest performances are expected to improve their world ranking, which plays a crucial role in Olympic qualification.
The National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships remain one of India’s most important domestic athletics events, featuring several top athletes competing for national honours, seeking qualification opportunities for major international tournaments.
Jyothi and Tejas performances further highlighted India’s growth in track events, particularly the hurdle event, as Indian athletes continue preparations for the Olympics.
