Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Indian Open: Annu and Kujur Shine at Athletics Meet
At the Indian Open World Athletics Bronze meet in Bhubaneswar, athletes competed in various events.
Annu Rani dominated the women's javelin throw, winning gold.
Rumesh Tharanga from Sri Lanka won the men's javelin.
Animesh Kujur recovered from a setback in the 100m to win the 200m.
Murali Sreeshankar also secured a gold in men's long jump.
Many athletes participated and it was a successful event.
Annu Rani won the women's javelin throw with a best throw of 62.01m.
Rumesh Tharanga from Sri Lanka won the men's javelin throw with a throw of 86.50m.
Animesh Kujur won the men's 200m race with a time of 20.77 seconds.
Murali Sreeshankar won the men's long jump with a jump of 8.13m.
Kujur recovered from a 100m setback to win the 200m gold.
- Who
- Athletes including Annu Rani, Rumesh Tharanga, Animesh Kujur, and Murali Sreeshankar.
- What
- Athletes competed in the Indian Open World Athletics Bronze meet.
- When
- The event took place on Sunday, August 10th, 2025.
- Where
- The event was held in Bhubaneswar, India.
- Why
- Athletes were competing to improve their rankings.
Kujur's Performance
Key Athletes
Kujur's Resilience
Kujur's Performance
Animesh Kujur showed great resilience by bouncing back from a DNF in the 100m to win the 200m race.
Key Athletes
Kujur experienced a setback in the 100m race.
- Women's Javelin Winner
- Annu Rani (62.01m)
- Men's Javelin Winner
- Rumesh Tharanga (86.50m)
- Men's 200m Winner
- Animesh Kujur (20.77 seconds)
- Men's Long Jump Winner
- Murali Sreeshankar (8.13m)
Sources
Sreeshankar Murali saves best for last, wins dramatic long jump at Indian Open World Athletics Continental Tour event in Bhubaneswar
World Athletics Continental Tour: Animesh Kujur Nabs Gold In Men's 200m; Annu Rani Triumphs In Javelin Throw
It was javelin throwers’ day out at Continental Tour in Bhubaneswar
