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A thrilling National Senior Athletics Federation Competition saw Dev Kumar Meena and Kuldeep Kumar shatter the pole vault national record, both clearing 5.45m. Murali Sreeshankar and Sarvesh Anil Kushare also secured gold in long jump and high jump respectively, meeting commonwealth games standards. Tejas Shirse dominated hurdles, while Ravina triumphed in the 10,000m race walk.

Haryana's Pooja Singh etched her name in history, becoming the first Indian to clinch the Asian junior women's high jump title with a remarkable 1.93m. This stellar performance shattered both the meet record and the 14-year-old senior national mark. Supported by Olympic Gold Quest, Pooja's victory also secures her a spot in the commonwealth games.

Tejaswin Shankar achieved a remarkable 8057 points in a decathlon, a first for an Indian, at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition. His wife Siddhi, sister Avantika, and coach Wayne Lombard provided crucial emotional and physical support, keeping him relaxed and focused. This performance also secured his qualification for the Glasgow commonwealth games.

Gurindervir clocked 10.09 seconds in the final on Saturday to become the first Indian sprinter to run the event in under 10.10 seconds.

Teenage high jumper Pooja Singh made history at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships, clinching gold with a 1.93m leap. This stunning performance not only made her the first Indian woman to win this title but also shattered the 14-year-old senior National Record. Her achievement also meets the qualification standard for the commonwealth games 2026.

For the first time in 72 years, the BBC will not broadcast the commonwealth games. Channel 5 will air daily highlights of the Glasgow 2026 event, following TNT Sports securing live rights. This shift reflects the BBC's financial pressures and a strategic pivot towards digital content, while Channel 5 expands its sports offerings.

Ahmedabad is implementing a new policy to curb visual pollution from digital billboards, especially with the 2030 commonwealth games approaching. The 'Visual Load Index' will regulate ad size, brightness, and motion, banning digital displays in residential zones and imposing strict rules in commercial areas. Drivers' sightlines at intersections will be protected, and digital screens must default to black if malfunctioning.

Boxing Federation of India has strongly refuted the sports ministry's allegations of governance and selection irregularities, calling them vague and baseless. BFI clarified that court proceedings only concern electoral disputes, not daily operations. They defended the COAS Cup as an additional selection avenue and blamed SAI delays for coaching staff salary issues.

Gurindervir Singh has etched his name in Indian athletics history, becoming the nation's fastest ever in the men's 100m with a stunning 10.09-second run. This remarkable feat, which also shattered the national record, earned him praise from cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. The sprinter's performance also secured his spot for the 2026 commonwealth games.

India's top athletes converge at Birsa Munda Stadium for the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, eyeing commonwealth games and Asian U23 berths. Animesh Kujur and Tejaswin Shankar headline the event, with Kujur aiming for CWG qualification in sprints and Shankar in high jump and decathlon. Women's long jump and discus throw finals also feature prominently.

Samardeep Singh Gill of Madhya Pradesh upset seasoned Tajinderpal Singh Toor to win the men's shot put gold at the National Senior Federation Competition with a throw of 20.46m. In other events, Yashas P and Santhosh Kumar T met the CWG qualification mark in the 400m hurdles, while Shivam Lohakare secured gold in the javelin throw.

Indian athletics achieved historic milestones at the National Senior Federation Competition. Gurindervir Singh set a new men's 100m national record. Vishal TK became the first Indian to finish the 400m race in under 45 seconds. Tejaswin Shankar also made history by exceeding 8000 points in decathlon. These performances mark significant achievements for Indian athletes.

Three-time Olympic champion Adam Peaty is preparing for a historic moment at the upcoming commonwealth games in Glasgow. The British swimmer will compete under his new name, Adam Ramsay-Peaty, following his marriage to Holly Ramsay late last year. The 31-year-old remains the senior figure in Team England’s 42-member swimming squad and is aiming to become the first British swimmer to win gold medals at four consecutive commonwealth games.

Hours after becoming joint national record holders, both athletes were seen travelling in an e-rickshaw with their poles and equipment loaded alongside them after leaving Birsa Munda Stadium.