Animesh Kujur pipped Tamil Arasu in a photo finish to clinch the men’s 100m title in the Indian Athletics Series-3 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday.

The 22-year-old, who holds the National Record of 10.18s, clocked 10.28s. He also won the men’s 200m event in the national capital with a timing of 20.74s.

Animesh had an impressive 2025 season, becoming the first Indian male sprinter to qualify for the World Championships. “It was a close race (100m), but this was the season-opener. This was my first race after last year’s World Championships. I am happy with the 200m as well,” he told the media later. “My target this season is to do below 10s and below 20s in the 100m and 200m respectively.”

Meanwhile, Vishal T.K. starred in the men’s 400m as the 22-year-old came first with a timing of 45.44s.

In the men’s javelin throw, Rohit Yadav clinched top position with a throw of 82.17m. Sachin Yadav, who took fourth position in the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo last year, finished second with a best of 81.95m.

In the women’s 100m event, Nithya Gandhe emerged triumphant by sprinting to the finish line in 11.59s. Hima Das, who had been suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for a whereabouts failure in 2024, featured in the women’s 200m and 400m events after missing the 2025 season due to injury. The sprinter from Assam did not finish among the top three in either category.

Published on Apr 11, 2026