Record-Breaking Feats Shine at National Junior Athletics Competition

The National Junior Athletics Competition witnessed three national junior records being shattered. Nitin Gupta broke the 19-minute barrier in the men's 5,000m race walk. Shahnavaz Khan set a new record in long jump, while Mohammed Ashfaq broke the men's 400m record. Female athletes also excelled, setting new benchmarks.

The National Junior Athletics Competition became a stage for record-breaking performances on its second day, with three national junior records being shattered by rising stars.

Asian junior silver medalist, Nitin Gupta, made history by becoming the first Indian to break the 19-minute barrier in the junior men's 5,000m race walk, clocking an impressive 18:54.37. Meanwhile, Shahnavaz Khan and Mohammed Ashfaq gained spotlight with stunning performances in long jump and the men's 400m, respectively.

Women athletes also raised the bar, as Ranjana Yadav improved the national junior record in the women's 5,000m race walk. Their achievements promise a promising future for Indian athletics.