Anushka Sets Meet Record in Hammer Throw at National Championships

Anushka Yadav delivered an impressive performance at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here, surpassing the previous meet record in the hammer throw event. The teenage athlete's mark highlighted the second-to-last day of competition at the 65th National Open Athletics Championships, one of India's premier track and field competitions.

Elsewhere on the day, pole vaulter Elangovan secured the gold medal in his event, adding to the medal haul at the national championships. The competition has continued to showcase performances across multiple athletic disciplines at the sprawling New Delhi venue.

The National Open Athletics Championships draws India's top athletes across various track and field events. With the penultimate day complete, the championships move toward their conclusion, with remaining events scheduled for the final day of competition.

The 65th edition of the championships has provided a platform for athletes to compete at the national level and establish benchmarks in their respective disciplines. Anushka's hammer throw record represents another milestone in the competition's ongoing history.