Jyothi Yarraji, Archana Suseendran, Amlan Borgohain, Rohit Yadav, Gulveer Singh Shines in Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships 2023
Jyothi Yarraji Triumphs with Impressive Performance
Jyothi Yarraji emerged as a shining star during the final day of the Federation Cup Athletics Championship held in Ranchi, securing her second gold medal in a stunning display of talent. The prominent hurdler showcased exceptional skills in the women’s 200m race, captivating the audience with her impressive performance.
What made her victory even more remarkable was her winning time of 23.42 seconds, surpassing the Athletics Federation of India’s (AFI) qualifying mark of 23.50 seconds set for the upcoming Asian Athletics Championship scheduled from July 12-16. With this exceptional achievement, Jyothi is now a strong contender for consideration by the AFI’s selection committee, which takes into account athletes’ potential to secure medals when forming the Indian team for the continental championships.
Notably, Jyothi’s extraordinary performance continued after setting a new meet record in the women’s 100m hurdles, clocking an impressive time of 12.89 seconds just the day before. She once again demonstrated her exceptional skills in the highly competitive women’s 200m race.
Archana Suseendran Earns Silver Medal
Jyothi Yarraji displayed her exceptional talent and surpassed renowned athlete Archana Suseendran in the race, completing it with an impressive time of 23.42 seconds. Her remarkable performance showcased her skills and determination, solidifying her position as a standout athlete in the competition. Archana, representing Tamil Nadu, also delivered a commendable performance, securing the silver medal with a time of 23.61 seconds.
Amlan Shines with Spectacular Performance
The men’s 200m race saw Amlan Borgohain from Assam emerge as the victor, surpassing the AFI’s Asian Championships mark with an impressive time of 20.83 seconds. His exceptional performance showcased his prowess as one of the top male sprinters in the country.
Rohit Yadav Sets His Personal Best and Claims Gold
Another athlete who left a mark in the championship was international javelin thrower Rohit Yadav. With a steady and impressive performance, he achieved a personal best of 83.40m, securing the gold medal. Rohit surpassed his previous best of 82.54m, while Manu DP took home the silver medal with a throw of 82.95m.
Gulveer Singh Dominates Distance Running
During the morning session, Gulveer Singh, a distance runner from Uttar Pradesh, added the men’s 5,000m gold medal to his collection after previously winning the yellow metal in the 10,000m event on the opening day.
Additionally, the women’s 800m race witnessed an extraordinary feat as five athletes surpassed the Asian Championships mark of 2:05.74 set by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI). It was a remarkable display of talent and determination as these athletes showcased their exceptional abilities and pushed the boundaries of performance in the race.
Overall, Jyothi Yarraji’s exceptional performances in the women’s 200m race and the women’s 100m hurdles have established her as a standout athlete in the Federation Cup Athletics Championship, garnering attention and admiration from the audience. Her achievements position her as a strong contender for representing India in the upcoming Asian Athletics Championship
