Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Rishab Nehra Joins 80m Club at National Open Athletics
Rishab Nehra, a javelin thrower, did something amazing!
He threw the javelin super far, over 80 meters, which is like throwing a spear almost the length of a football field.
This got him into a special group of throwers.
He had to overcome a small injury.
The competition also had other winners: Manikanta Hoblidhar was the best male athlete, and Pooja was the best female athlete.
The Railways team won overall at the championships.
Rishab Nehra, representing Uttar Pradesh, won gold in javelin throw.
Nehra's winning throw was 80.12m, his personal best.
The event took place at the 64th National Open Athletics Championships.
Pooja won the women's 800m race.
Railways won the overall team championships.
- Who
- Rishab Nehra, a javelin thrower.
- What
- Joined the 80m club with a winning throw of 80.12m.
- When
- During the 64th National Open Athletics Championships.
- Where
- Ranchi.
- Why
- Achieved a personal best, boosting confidence.
- Athlete
- Rishab Nehra
- Sport
- Javelin Throw
- Event
- 64th National Open Athletics Championships
- Winning Throw Distance
- 80.12m
- Previous Best
- 77.38m
- Best Male Athlete
- Manikanta Hoblidhar
- Best Female Athlete
- Pooja
- Team Championships
- Railways