Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Anushka Yadav Breaks Hammer Throw Record at National Championships
Anushka Yadav is an 18-year-old hammer thrower who competed at India’s National Open Athletics Championships.
She threw the hammer 66.53 metres and won the event.
Her throw broke the championship record of 64.42 metres, which had belonged to Manju Bala for five years.
Haqikat Grewal came second with a throw of 56.14 metres.
Anushka made several strong throws during the competition.
Her personal best is 67.02 metres.
The articles also report that she finished fourth at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
The competition took place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
Anushka Yadav won the women’s hammer throw at the 65th National Open Athletics Championships with a 66.53m throw.
Her mark surpassed the previous meet record of 64.42m, held by Manju Bala for five years.
The 18-year-old ONGC athlete won ahead of Haqikat Grewal, who threw 56.14m.
Yadav’s series was 62.21m, 65.75m, 66.47m, a foul, 66.53m and 65.25m.
Her personal best is 67.02m; the articles say she finished fourth at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
- Who
- Anushka Yadav, an 18-year-old ONGC athlete, won the women’s hammer throw.
- What
- She threw 66.53m, setting a meet record.
- When
- Saturday, the penultimate day of the 65th National Open Athletics Championships; no calendar date is given.
- Where
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
- Why
- The articles report her record-breaking result but do not state a reason.
- Competition
- 65th National Open Athletics Championships
- Event
- Women’s hammer throw
- Winning mark
- 66.53m
- Previous meet record
- 64.42m, held by Manju Bala for five years
- Second place
- Haqikat Grewal (Punjab), 56.14m
- Yadav’s personal best
- 67.02m
- Venue
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
