Bhubaneswar, June 25 -- Hammer thrower Anushka Yadav and pole vaulter Dev Meena set new national records at the 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.

Dev Meena of Madhya Pradesh broke his own pole vault national record by clearing 5.46m, while Anushka Yadav of Uttar Pradesh created a new national record in the hammer throw with a huge effort of 67.02m. Both performances also helped them achieve Asian Games 2026 qualification marks, making it a standout day for Indian athletics at the Kalinga Stadium.

Jyothi Yarraji also impressed at the championships with a strong comeback in the women's 100m hurdles, winning gold in 12.99 seconds. The national record holder looked in top form after return...