Sprinter Animesh Kujur from Odisha clocks 20.4 seconds, while Triple Jumper Praveen Chithravel from Tamil Nadu leaps 17.37 meters.
The National Federation Senior Athletics Championship , held in Kochi from 21 April to 24 April 2023 , witnessed a thrilling finale as athletes broke records and showcased their talent. Two standout performers, Animesh Kujur (Odisha) and Praveen Chithravel (Tamil Nadu), stole the spotlight by breaking their respective National Records on the last day of the championship.
Record Breakers Steal the Show
Animesh Kujur: A New Star in the 200m
- Animesh Kujur , representing Odisha, lived up to his billing as the favorite in the men’s 200m event.
- After a strong performance in the morning heats, he clocked an impressive 20.40 seconds , breaking the previous national record of 20.52 seconds set by Amlan Borgohain in 2022.
- His electrifying run secured him the gold medal and etched his name in Indian athletics history.
Praveen Chithravel: Triple Jump Triumph
- Praveen Chithravel from Tamil Nadu delivered a stunning performance in the triple jump , equalling his own national record of 17.37 meters .
- This leap not only earned him the gold medal but also qualified him automatically for the World Athletics Championships , where the qualification mark stands at 17.22 meters .
- Praveen’s consistency and dominance in the jumping pit made him one of the highlights of the championship.
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Shaili Singh: A Leap into History
- In the women’s long jump, Uttar Pradesh’s Shaili Singh claimed gold with a remarkable jump of 6.64 meters .
- Her effort surpassed the previous national record of 6.50 meters , set by Anju Bobby George in 2002. Notably, Anju Bobby George is the current Chairperson of the Athletics Federation of India .
Sanjivani Jadhav: Golden Run in the 5000m
- Maharashtra’s Sanjivani Jadhav secured gold in the women’s 5000m race early in the morning.
- Her victory not only added to her growing legacy but also secured her a berth in the upcoming Asian Championships .
Championship Results
Men’s Events
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200m | Animesh Kujur (Odisha) | Amlan Borgohain (Reliance) | Ragul Kumar G (Tamil Nadu) |
| 800m | Anu Kumar (Uttarakhand) | Krishan Kumar (Haryana) | Shakeel (Rajasthan) |
| 5000m | Abhishek Pal (Railway) | Sawan Barwal (Army) | Kiran Matre (Army) |
| Triple Jump | Praveen Chithravel (JSW) | Abdulla Aboobacker (Air Force) | Mohammed M (JSW) |
| Decathlon | Tejaswin Shankar (Delhi) | Yamandeep S (Reliance) | Jashbir (Odisha) |
Women’s Events
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200m | Nitya Gandhe (Telangana) | Angel Silvia M (Army) | V Sudheesha (Karnataka) |
| 800m | Twinkle Chaudhary (Reliance) | Pooja (Haryana) | Amandeep Kaur (Punjab) |
| 5000m | Sanjivani Jadhav (Maharashtra) | Seema (Himachal Pradesh) | Anjali Devi (Haryana) |
| Javelin Throw | Anu Rani (Uttar Pradesh) | Sanil (Karnataka) | Ramyashree (Karnataka) |
Static General Knowledge: Key States
To help aspirants prepare for competitive exams like UPSC , Punjab PCS , and others, here’s a quick overview of the states mentioned in the article:
| State | Capital | Chief Minister | Governor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar | Mohan Charan Majhi | Dr. Kambhampati Hari Babu |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai | M.K. Stalin | R.N. Ravi |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun | Pushkar Singh Dhami | Gurmit Singh |
| Haryana | Chandigarh | Nayab Singh Saini | Badaru Dattatreya |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur | Bhajan Lal Sharma | Haribhau Bagade |
| Delhi | Delhi | Rekha Gupta | Vinai Saxena (L.G.) |
| Telangana | Hyderabad | Revanth Reddy | Jishnu Dev Varma |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru | Siddaramaiah | Thawar Chand Gehlot |
| Punjab | Chandigarh | Bhagwant Singh Mann | Gulab Chand Kataria |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow | Yogi Adityanath | Anandiben Patel |
| Himachal Pradesh | Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter) | Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu | Shiv Pratap Shukla |
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- Static GK : Key information about states and their leadership.
- Tabular Format : Easy-to-read tables for quick revision.
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