Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: Gurindervir’s 10.09s, Vishal’s Sub-45 and Tejaswin’s 8057 Headline Historic Day

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: Tejaswin Shankar Breaks National Record, Qualifies for Commonwealth Games With Massive 8057-Point Decathlon

HISTORY FOR TEJASWIN SHANKAR 🔥🔥

Tejaswin Shankar produced the greatest decathlon performance by an Indian athlete after finishing with a massive 8057 points at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi, breaking the national record and qualifying for the Commonwealth Games 2026.

The Indian star sealed the historic achievement after clocking 4:29.02 in the final event - the 1500m.

With the performance, Tejaswin not only crossed the coveted 8000-point barrier for the first time in his career, but also comfortably breached the Commonwealth Games qualification standard.

He now becomes one of the very few Asian athletes to cross the 8000-point mark in the decathlon.

Tejaswin Shankar's Decathlon Performance

✅ 100m - 10.77s (PB)
✅ Long Jump - 7.67m (PB)
✅ Shot Put - 13.31m
✅ High Jump - 2.25m
✅ 400m - 49.34s

✅ 110m Hurdles - 14.23s
✅ Discus Throw - 37.90m
✅ Pole Vault - 4.20m
✅ Javelin Throw - 47.71m
✅ 1500m - 4:29.02

Historic Achievements

🏅 Total Points - 8057
🏅 New National Record
🏅 Commonwealth Games Qualification Achieved
🏅 First Indian in history to cross 8000 points in decathlon

Tejaswin's campaign in Ranchi was filled with remarkable moments, including a historic 2.25m clearance in the high jump - a mark achieved by only a handful of decathletes globally.

A truly legendary performance from India's ultimate all-round athlete.

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: Pooja Clinches Women's 1500m Gold in Ranchi

JSW athlete Pooja produced a strong performance to win the women's 1500m title at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi.

She finished first with a timing of 4:11.34, comfortably ahead of Uttarakhand's Ankita, who secured silver in 4:12.28. Haryana's Anju completed the podium after clocking 4:21.26.

The race, however, remained well outside the Commonwealth Games qualification mark of 4:05.09.

Women's 1500m Results

🥇 Pooja (JSW) - 4:11.34
🥈 Ankita (Uttarakhand) - 4:12.28
🥉 Anju (Haryana) - 4:21.26

Nepal's Santoshi Shrestha also featured in the race and finished sixth with a timing of 4:27.35.

Federation Cup 2026 Day 2 LIVE Updates: Vishal TK Creates National Record

NATIONAL RECORD FOR VISHAL TK 🔥🔥

Indian quartermiler Vishal TK produced the race of his life at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi, clocking a sensational 44.98s in the men's 400m final.

He broke the previous National record, set by him last year 45.12s. This is India's First Ever Sub 45.

The Tamil Nadu runner, however, heartbreakingly missed the Commonwealth Games qualification standard of 44.96s by just 0.02 seconds.

Rajesh Ramesh finished second with 45.31s, while rising youngster Jay Kumar continued his brilliant season with another sub-46 performance of 45.47s to secure bronze.

Men's 400m Final Results

🥇 Vishal TK - 44.98s (NR)
🥈 Rajesh Ramesh - 45.31s
🥉 Jay Kumar - 45.47s

4️⃣ Manu TS - 45.70s
5️⃣ Dharamveer Chaudhary - 45.85s

Vishal TK's Historic Run

✅ New National Record
✅ First-ever sub-45 run of career
✅ Missed CWG qualification by just 0.02s
✅ One of the fastest Indian 400m performances ever

A landmark moment for Indian quarter-mile running in Ranchi. 🚀

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: Vithya Ramraj Clocks Personal Best to Win Women's 400m Gold

PERSONAL BEST FOR VITHYA RAMRAJ

Tamil Nadu quartermiler Vithya Ramraj produced a brilliant performance to win the women's 400m title at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi.

Vithya finished first with a timing of 52.22s, registering a new personal best in the process.

Her previous personal best stood at 52.25s, which she had achieved back in 2024. After nearly two years, the Indian sprinter has finally managed to better her career-best mark.

The performance continues Vithya's impressive resurgence this season and further strengthens her position among India's top women's quartermilers ahead of the major international competitions later this year.

Women's 400m Final

🥇 Vithya Ramraj - 52.22s (PB)
✅ Previous PB - 52.25s (2024)
✅ First Personal Best in Nearly Two Years

A massive moment for Vithya Ramraj in Ranchi.

Federation Cup 2026 Day 2 LIVE Updates: Gurindervir Singh Qualifies For CWG

Gurindervir Singh Storms to Historic 10.09s National Record at Federation Cup 2026

Indian sprinting witnessed a historic moment in Ranchi as Gurindervir Singh blazed to a sensational 10.09s in the men's 100m final at the Federation Cup 2026, setting a new national record.

The Punjab sprinter reclaimed the record from Animesh Kujur, who had clocked 10.15s just a day earlier in the semifinals.

Gurindervir produced a near-perfect race in the final to comfortably breach the Commonwealth Games qualification standard of 10.16s and become the fastest Indian man ever over 100m.

Animesh Kujur finished second with 10.20s, while Pranav Pramod secured bronze after clocking 10.29s.

Men's 100m Final Results

🥇 Gurindervir Singh - 10.09s (NR)
🥈 Animesh Kujur - 10.20s
🥉 Pranav Pramod - 10.29s

4️⃣ Vibhaskar Kumar - 10.39s
5️⃣ Lalu Prasad Bhoi - 10.46s
6️⃣ Manav R - 10.47s

Within just 24 hours, the national record was rewritten multiple times in Ranchi, marking one of the greatest sprint battles in Indian athletics history.

BANG. NATIONAL RECORD AGAIN 🔥🔥

Gurindervir Singh broke the National record again in the men's 100m final with a timing of 10.09s at the Federation Cup in Ranchi.

He defeated Animesh Kujur and his National Record 10.15s, which he created yesterday. He also breached the… pic.twitter.com/Fjw8itX2dY

— myKhel.com (@mykhelcom) May 23, 2026

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: Gurindervir Singh shatters National Record

Gurindervir Singh shattered the men's 100m national record once again after clocking a sensational 10.09s in the final at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi.

The Punjab sprinter defeated Animesh Kujur and reclaimed the national record just a day after Kujur had set a new mark of 10.15s in the semifinals.

With the performance, Gurindervir also comfortably breached the Commonwealth Games qualification standard of 10.16s.

Indian sprinting is witnessing a historic battle in Ranchi, with the national record being rewritten multiple times within 24 hours.

Men's 100m Final Highlights

✅ Gurindervir Singh - 10.09s (NR)
✅ Previous NR - 10.15s by Animesh Kujur
✅ Breached CWG Qualification Mark (10.16s)

The Star Sprinter had something special written on his bib! "Task Is Not Finished Yet!"

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: Sudeshna Hanma Wins Women's 100m Title in Tight Sprint Finish

Maharashtra sprinter Sudeshna Hanma clinched gold in the women's 100m final at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi after clocking 11.56s in a thrilling finish.

Tamil Nadu's Giridharani Ravi pushed her all the way and settled for silver with 11.58s, while Haryana's Tamanna secured bronze after recording 11.62s.

The women's sprint final turned into a closely contested battle, with the top four athletes finishing within just 0.11 seconds of each other.

Odisha sprinter Srabani Nanda finished fourth with 11.67s, while Karnataka's Sneha S.S and Daneshwari A.T clocked 11.71s and 11.76s respectively.

Women's 100m Final Results

• 🥇 Sudeshna Hanma (Maharashtra) - 11.56s
• 🥈 Giridharani Ravi (Tamil Nadu) - 11.58s
• 🥉 Tamanna (Haryana) - 11.62s
• 4️⃣ Srabani Nanda (Odisha) - 11.67s
• 5️⃣ Sneha S.S (Karnataka) - 11.71s

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: Krishna Jayashankar Registers Massive Shot Put Personal Best, Narrowly Misses CWG Mark

PERSONAL BEST FOR KRISHNA JAYASHANKAR 👏👏

The Indian thrower produced a superb performance in the women's shot put at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi, registering a huge personal best of 17.35m.

Krishna came agonisingly close to securing the Commonwealth Games qualification standard of 17.62m, missing the mark by just 27 centimetres.

The effort, however, marked another major milestone in her rapidly improving season.

Her previous personal best stood at 17.09m, achieved earlier this year in the United States. With today's performance, Krishna improved her career-best mark by 26 centimetres.

The result further underlines her growing consistency across throwing events after also securing a podium finish in the women's discus throw earlier in the competition.

Krishna Jayashankar's Big Performance in Ranchi

✅ Shot Put - 17.35m (PB)
✅ Missed CWG Qualification by 27 cm
✅ Previous PB - 17.09m (USA, 2026)

At just a small distance away from the qualification standard, Krishna now looks firmly in contention to push for a Commonwealth Games spot later this season.

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: Tejaswin Shankar's 8000-Point Dream Goes Down to Final Event

Tejaswin Shankar wrapped up the javelin throw in the decathlon at the Federation Cup 2026 with a best effort of 47.71m, keeping his hopes alive for a historic finish in Ranchi.

The throw helped the Indian star move to 7306 points after nine events heading into the final discipline - the 1500m.

Now, everything comes down to one race.

To breach the coveted 8000-point barrier, Tejaswin must clock 4:37.91 or faster in the 1500m final scheduled for 8:10 PM IST.

Achieving that timing would earn him the required 694 points needed to cross the iconic mark.

Tejaswin Shankar's Position After 9 Events

✅ Javelin Throw - 47.71m
✅ Total Points - 7306
✅ Points Needed for 8000 - 694

📍 Final Event: 1500m
📍 Required Time for 8000 Points: 4:37.91 or Faster

Tejaswin has already produced one of the finest decathlon performances by an Indian athlete in recent years, highlighted by his historic 2.25m clearance in the high jump and multiple personal bests earlier in the competition.

Now, one final race stands between him and a truly landmark achievement in Indian athletics.

From Lima to Ranchi: Jay Kumar's Stunning Rise Continues With First-Ever Sub-46 Run

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: National Record Holder Baranica Elangovan Eyes Another Big Pole Vault Mark in Ranchi

Women's pole vault national record holder Baranica Elangovan is currently in action at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi, with her coach Milber Russell closely monitoring proceedings from the sidelines.

Baranica has been one of India's standout field athletes this season and arrives in Ranchi carrying exceptional form.

Earlier this year, she rewrote the women's pole vault national record at the National Indoor Championships after clearing 4.22m, marking a major breakthrough in Indian women's vaulting.

The Tamil Nadu athlete then improved her own national record once again at the Indian Indoor Open Combined Events competition in Bhubaneswar, further establishing herself as India's premier pole vaulter.

Now, all eyes are once again on Baranica at the Birsa Munda Stadium.

Can she rewrite the national record yet again today?With confidence, rhythm and momentum on her side, another historic clearance certainly looks possible.

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: Tejaswin Shankar Crosses 6750 Points After Pole Vault, CWG Qualification Within Reach

Tejaswin Shankar continued his impressive decathlon campaign at the Federation Cup 2026 after clearing 4.20m in the pole vault during the morning session in Ranchi.

The clearance earned the Indian star 673 points and pushed his overall tally to 6751 points after eight events.

Tejaswin also attempted 4.30m and came close to clearing the height, but could not get over the bar.

With only two events remaining - javelin throw and 1500m - the Commonwealth Games bronze medallist is now closing in on the Glasgow 2026 qualification standard.

TJ currently requires 936 more points to achieve the Commonwealth Games qualification mark, while the elusive 8000-point barrier remains 1249 points away.

Tejaswin Shankar's Decathlon Progress

✅ Pole Vault - 4.20m (673 pts)
✅ Total After 8 Events - 6751 pts
✅ Attempted 4.30m

📍 Remaining Events:
• Javelin Throw
• 1500m

Tejaswin has already produced one of the finest all-round domestic performances of the season, highlighted by personal bests in the 100m and long jump along with his historic 2.25m clearance in the high jump.

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: Tejaswin Shankar Continues Strong Decathlon Push on Day 2

GREAT START BY TEJASWIN SHANKAR ON DAY 2 in Ranchi 👏👏

The Indian decathlon star resumed his campaign in brilliant fashion during the morning session of the Federation Cup 2026, producing solid performances in both the 110m hurdles and discus throw.

Tejaswin clocked 14.23s in the 110m hurdles to earn 945 points before following it up with a discus throw of 37.90m, which added another 622 points to his tally.

After seven events, Tejaswin now has 6078 points and remains firmly on course for Commonwealth Games qualification while also keeping alive hopes of breaching the prestigious 8000-point barrier.

The Indian star now requires 1609 more points from the remaining three events to secure the Commonwealth Games qualification standard for Glasgow 2026.

He is also 1923 points away from crossing the iconic 8000-point mark - a barrier very few Asian decathletes have achieved.

Tejaswin Shankar Day 2 Morning Session

✅ 110m Hurdles - 14.23s (945 pts)
✅ Discus Throw - 37.90m (622 pts)
✅ Total After 7 Events - 6078 pts

📍 Next Event: Pole Vault

Tejaswin has already produced one of the standout performances of the Federation Cup after earlier registering personal bests in the 100m and long jump, along with a massive 2.25m clearance in the high jump.

Federation Cup 2026 Day 1 Results

MEN

1. 10,000m (CWG Q time 27:39.03): Deepak Bhatt (Uttarakhand) 29:42.93, Shailesh Kushwaha (Karnataka) 29:57. 56, Prashant Choudhary (Uttar Pradesh) 30:36.97.
2. Hammer throw (CWG Q mark 73.09m): Ashish Jakhar (SSCB) 68.52m, Damneet Singh (Reliance) 67.62m, Ajay Kumar (Haryana) 64.93m.

WOMEN

1. 10,000m (CWG Q time 31:14.14): Ravina Gayakwad (Maharashtra) 35:30.98 secs, Soniya (Uttarakhand) 36:16.22, Aarti Pawara (Maharashtra) 36:24.79 secs.
2. Long jump (CWG Q mark 6.84m): Ancy Sojan (Navy) 6.75m (MR), Shaili Singh (Anju Bobby George Academy) 6.58m, Bhavani Yadav (NCOE Bengaluru) 6.39m.

This brings us to the end of the day 1 in Ranchi. We will be back tomorrow. Stay tuned

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: Tejaswin Shankar Enters Elite Global List With Stunning 2.25m Clearance in Decathlon

Tejaswin Shankar is producing one of the greatest all-round performances ever seen in Indian athletics.

The Commonwealth Games medallist cleared a massive 2.25m in the high jump during the decathlon at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi, achieving a feat accomplished by only a handful of athletes in world athletics history.

With the clearance, Tejaswin became only the sixth decathlete in history - and just the second in the 21st century - to clear 2.25m or higher in the high jump while competing in a decathlon.

The mark further underlines his extraordinary versatility and elite jumping pedigree, considering Tejaswin is already one of India's finest standalone high jumpers.

Even more impressively, the clearance marked the 20th time in his career that he has gone over 2.25m or higher in the high jump.

The Indian star has looked sensational throughout the day in Ranchi, opening his decathlon campaign with personal bests in the 100m and long jump before continuing his dominance in the vertical jump events.

Tejaswin Shankar's Historic High Jump Achievement

✅ Cleared 2.25m in Decathlon High Jump
✅ Only 6th Decathlete in History to Achieve the Mark
✅ Only 2nd Decathlete in 21st Century to Do So
✅ 20th Career Clearance of 2.25m or Higher

Special talent. Special athlete.
Tejaswin Shankar is redefining what an Indian combined-events athlete can achieve.

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: Ancy Sojan Produces Historic 6.75m Jump To Win Women's Long Jump Gold

WHAT A DAY FOR ANCY SOJAN in Ranchi.

The Asian medallist delivered the performance of her career to win the women's long jump title at the Federation Cup 2026 with a sensational leap of 6.75m.

The massive jump not only secured gold but also rewrote the record books in multiple ways for the Kerala athlete.

Ancy shattered the previous meet record of 6.64m set by Shaili Singh last year and registered the second-best jump of her career. The effort also pushed her to India's all-time top three in women's long jump history.

Competing in a thrilling final against defending champion Shaili Singh, Ancy kept improving through the rounds before unleashing the stunning 6.75m jump that ultimately sealed the title in emphatic fashion.

Ancy Sojan's Historic Achievements in Ranchi

✅ Personal Best - 6.75m
✅ Broke Federation Cup Meet Record
✅ India's All-Time Third-Best Jump
✅ Second-Best Jump of Her Career
✅ Federation Cup 2026 Champion 🥇

The performance further strengthens Ancy's growing status as one of India's biggest medal hopes in women's long jump ahead of major international competitions.

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: Rajesh Ramesh Wins Men's 400m Semifinal 3 With Season-Best Effort

Tamil Nadu quartermiler Rajesh Ramesh stamped his authority in the men's 400m semifinals at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi after clocking an impressive 45.40 seconds to win Heat 3.

Rajesh produced a composed run to comfortably finish ahead of Rajasthan's Dharamveer Chaudhary, who continued his strong form with 45.68s after earlier topping the heats.

Bihar's Setu Mishra secured third place with 46.29s, while Air Force runner Mijo Chacko Kurian clocked 46.31s.

The semifinal once again highlighted the depth of Indian men's 400m running, with multiple athletes staying below the 46.50-second mark ahead of the final.

Men's 400m Semifinal 3 Results

🥇 Rajesh Ramesh - 45.40s
🥈 Dharamveer Chaudhary - 45.68s
🥉 Setu Mishra - 46.29s
4️⃣ Mijo Chacko Kurian - 46.31s
5️⃣ Barath S - 46.45s

Rajesh's performance now places him among the strongest contenders for gold in Ranchi as India's quarter-mile battle intensifies ahead of the Commonwealth Games season.

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: Manu TS Clocks Massive Personal Best in Men's 400m Semifinals

Indian quartermiler Manu TS delivered one of the standout performances of the day after clocking a superb personal best of 45.57 seconds in the men's 400m semifinals at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi.

The run marked the second sub-46-second performance of his career and underlined his rapid progress this season.

Manu improved significantly on his previous personal best of 45.96s, which he had recorded earlier this year during the Indian Open 400m Competition in Trivandrum.

The timing now places him among the strongest contenders in the men's 400m heading into the final, especially at a time when India's quarter-mile depth continues to grow ahead of major international competitions.

With multiple Indian runners consistently breaking the 46-second barrier this season, the battle for relay spots and individual qualification standards is becoming increasingly intense.

Manu TS Career Milestones

✅ 45.57s - New Personal Best
✅ Second Sub-46s Run of Career
✅ Previous PB: 45.96s (Trivandrum, 2026)

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: Tejaswin Shankar Clears 2.25m in Decathlon High Jump, Continues Stunning Start

What a day it is turning out to be for Tejaswin Shankar at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi.

After opening his decathlon campaign with personal bests in both the 100m and long jump earlier in the day, Tejaswin has now delivered another massive performance by successfully clearing 2.25m in the high jump section of the decathlon.

The Commonwealth Games bronze medallist first comfortably went past 2.22m before producing another brilliant clearance at 2.25m, continuing his outstanding momentum across events.

Tejaswin has looked sharp throughout the competition and is building serious momentum in his pursuit of the 8,000-point barrier - a mark that has become one of his major targets this season.

Tejaswin Shankar's Key Performances So Far

✅ 100m - 10.77s (PB)
✅ Long Jump - 7.67m (PB)
✅ Shot Put - 13.31m
✅ High Jump - 2.25m

The Indian decathlon star is putting together one of the finest all-round performances seen in domestic athletics this season.

TJ 2.25M ✅ DONE 🔥🔥#Athletics #IndianAthletics #TrackandField #FederationCup https://t.co/OcLibErDje pic.twitter.com/7sAMyOqREb

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Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: Pranav Pramod Tops Men's 100m Semifinal 3; Vibhaskar Kumar Continues Impressive Run

Reliance sprinter Pranav Pramod produced a strong performance to win Semi-final 3 of the men's 100m at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi, clocking 10.30 seconds.

Bihar's rising sprinter Vibhaskar Kumar continued his impressive campaign by finishing second with 10.38s, further strengthening his growing reputation after earlier breaching the qualification standard for the Asian U-23 Championships.

Railway Sports Promotion Board athlete Manav R secured third place after recording 10.41s, while Tamil Nadu sprinter Shandosh P finished fourth with 10.45s.

The semifinal once again highlighted the growing depth in Indian sprinting, with multiple athletes consistently running below 10.50s at the Birsa Munda Stadium.

Men's 100m Semi-final 3 Results

🥇 Pranav Pramod - 10.30s
🥈 Vibhaskar Kumar - 10.38s
🥉 Manav R - 10.41s
4️⃣ Shandosh P - 10.45s
5️⃣ Ragul Kumar G - 10.50s

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: Ancy Sojan Produces Massive 6.75m Leap After Shaili Singh's Fightback

The women's long jump final at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi has exploded into one of the best contests of the competition.

Defending champion Shaili Singh mounted a strong comeback in the fourth round, producing a superb jump of 6.58m to briefly move level with the leading mark and intensify the pressure on Ancy Sojan.

But Ancy responded immediately with the biggest jump of the competition so far - a stunning 6.75m effort that firmly re-established her dominance in the final.

The massive leap not only widened the gap at the top but also underlined Ancy's excellent form ahead of the Commonwealth Games qualification race.

The duel between Shaili and Ancy has turned into a high-quality battle, with both Indian stars consistently improving through the rounds in Ranchi.

Women's Long Jump Standings After Fourth Attempts

🥇 Ancy Sojan - 6.75m
🥈 Shaili Singh - 6.58m

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: Animesh Kujur Smashes National Record Again, Qualifies For Commonwealth Games

What a dramatic night for Indian sprinting in Ranchi.

Just minutes after Gurindervir Singh clocked 10.17s to reclaim the men's 100m national record, Animesh Kujur responded in sensational fashion by running 10.15 seconds in Semi-final 2 of the Federation Cup 2026 to once again become India's fastest man.

The Odisha sprinter not only reclaimed the national record but also breached the Commonwealth Games qualification standard, confirming his place among India's biggest medal hopes heading into Glasgow 2026.

Running with a legal wind assistance of +0.3 m/s, Animesh delivered a composed and explosive performance to edge past the newly-set mark and continue the extraordinary sprint rivalry with Gurindervir Singh.

The race also underlined the rapid rise of Indian sprinting, with two national records being broken within the span of a single semifinal round.

Tamil Nadu's Sam Vasanth S finished second with 10.45s, while Adesh Garsa secured third place after clocking 10.48s.

Men's 100m Semi-final 2 Results

🥇 Animesh Kujur - 10.15s 🇮🇳 NR ✅ CWG Qualification
🥈 Sam Vasanth S - 10.45s
🥉 Adesh Garsa - 10.48s
4️⃣ Harsh Santosh - 10.49s
5️⃣ Sadanand Kuma - 10.52s

Indian athletics is witnessing a sprint revolution - and Animesh Kujur and Gurindervir Singh are pushing each other into historic territory. Take a bow Animesh Kujur.

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: Gurindervir Singh Reclaims National Record With Stunning 10.17s Sprint

Indian sprinting has a new national record once again - and Gurindervir Singh is back on top.

The Punjab sprinter produced a sensational run of 10.17 seconds in Semi-final 1 of the men's 100m at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi, reclaiming the national record from Animesh Kujur.

Animesh had earlier set the national record at 10.18s, but Gurindervir responded in dramatic fashion with a blistering sprint under legal wind conditions (+0.6 m/s) to rewrite the Indian record books once again. 10.16s is the qualifying mark for CWG 2026.

The performance also marks one of the fastest timings ever produced by an Indian sprinter on home soil and confirms Gurindervir's return to the top of Indian sprinting.

Odisha's Lalu Prasad Bhoi finished second with 10.38s, while Haryana's Nuzrat clocked 10.41s to secure third place in the semifinal.

Men's 100m Semi-final 1 Results

🥇 Gurindervir Singh - 10.17s 🇮🇳 NR
🥈 Lalu Prasad Bhoi - 10.38s
🥉 Nuzrat - 10.41s
4️⃣ Mohamed Shan P - 10.51s
5️⃣ Aniket Nalawad - 10.60s

Indian men's sprinting is now entering a historic phase, with Gurindervir Singh and Animesh Kujur continuing to push each other to unprecedented timings ahead of the Commonwealth Games qualification race. Kujur is next in action.

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: Sneha S S Dominates Women's 100m Heat 4 For Karnataka

Karnataka sprinter Sneha S S delivered one of the strongest performances of the women's 100m heats at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi, clocking 11.57 seconds to comfortably win Heat 4.

Sneha stayed in control throughout the race and finished well ahead of her Karnataka teammate V Sudheeksha, who secured second place with a timing of 11.95s.

Delhi sprinter Sanjana completed the top three after clocking 12.00s, while Odisha's Binati Behera and Haryana's Himashree Roy followed behind.

Tamil Nadu athlete Parthipa Selvar was disqualified from the race, while Fatema Begam of Tripura did not start.

Women's 100m Heat 4 Results

🥇 Sneha S S (Karnataka) - 11.57s
🥈 V Sudheeksha (Karnataka) - 11.95s
🥉 Sanjana (Delhi) - 12.00s
4️⃣ Binati Behera (Odisha) - 12.18s
5️⃣ Himashree Roy (Haryana) - 12.25s

❌ Parthipa Selvar (Tamil Nadu) - Disqualified
DNS - Fatema Begam (Tripura)

SEASON BEST FOR GIRIDHARANI 👏👏

She finished first in the women's 100m heats with a time of 11.45s at the Federation Cup in Ranchi.

This was her best performance of the season so far. Before this, she had participated in two competitions 👇

✅ 11.53s - Indian Athletics Series - 1
✅ 11.51s - Indian Athletics Series - 6

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: Kusum Thakur Wins Women's 100m Heat; Sudeshna Hanma Close Behind

Himachal Pradesh sprinter Kusum Thakur produced a strong run in the women's 100m heats at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi, finishing first in her race with a timing of 11.71 seconds.

The race turned out to be one of the closest heats of the day, with Maharashtra's Sudeshna Hanma finishing just behind at 11.73s. Nithya Gandhe of NCOE Trivandrum also stayed in contention after clocking 11.76s.

Odisha's Sabita Toppo finished fourth with 12.13s, while Tamil Nadu's Shiny Gladssia recorded 12.36s.

The women's sprint events continue to produce closely contested battles in Ranchi, with qualification spots and momentum ahead of the finals becoming increasingly important.

Women's 100m Heat 2 Results

🥇 Kusum Thakur (Himachal Pradesh) - 11.71s
🥈 Sudeshna Hanma (Maharashtra) - 11.73s
🥉 Nithya Gandhe (NCOE Trivandrum) - 11.76s
4️⃣ Sabita Toppo (Odisha) - 12.13s
5️⃣ Shiny Gladssia (Tamil Nadu) - 12.36s

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: Ancy Sojan Reclaims Lead After Thrilling Exchange With Shaili Singh

The women's long jump final at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi is turning into a gripping battle between India's top jumpers.

Defending champion Shaili Singh had briefly moved into the lead in the second round after improving from 6.38m to 6.48m, edging past Ancy Sojan by just one centimetre.

But Ancy responded immediately with a brilliant second attempt of 6.58m to reclaim the top spot and open up a 10-centimetre advantage over Shaili. A season's best effort from Ancy.

The back-and-forth contest between the two has quickly emerged as one of the highlights of the opening day in Ranchi, with both athletes continuing to push each other under Commonwealth Games qualification pressure.

Women's Long Jump Standings After Second Attempts

🥇 Ancy Sojan - 6.58m
🥈 Shaili Singh - 6.48m

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: Giridharani Ravi Storms To Fastest Women's 100m Heat Time

Tamil Nadu sprinter Giridharani Ravi produced a commanding performance in the women's 100m heats at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi, clocking 11.45 seconds to register the fastest timing of the round.

Running with a legal wind assistance of +0.4, Giridharani comfortably stayed ahead of the field and emerged as one of the strongest contenders heading into the next stage of the competition.

Odisha's Srabani Nanda finished second in the heat with a timing of 11.68s, while fellow Odisha sprinter Mousumi Roy Utt secured third place after clocking 11.74s.

Karnataka's Daneshwari A T recorded 11.84s, while Akshaya S of Tamil Nadu and Bihar's Shatakshi Rai completed the top six.

Women's 100m Heat 1 Results

🥇 Giridharani Ravi (Tamil Nadu) - 11.45s
🥈 Srabani Nanda (Odisha) - 11.68s
🥉 Mousumi Roy Utt (Odisha) - 11.74s
4️⃣ Daneshwari A T (Karnataka) - 11.84s
5️⃣ Akshaya S (Tamil Nadu) - 11.95s
6️⃣ Shatakshi Rai (Bihar) - 12.02s

For Ancy Sojan, her jump of 6.47m is her second-best jump of the season. Her season best stands at 6.54m, achieved at the Indian Athletics Series-1 in Bengaluru.

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: Ancy Sojan Takes Early Lead in Women's Long Jump Final

The women's long jump final has started with a strong opening battle between two of India's best jumpers at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi.

Defending champion Shaili Singh began her campaign with a solid first attempt of 6.38m, immediately putting herself among the frontrunners in the competition.Her season best stands at 6.52m.

However, Asian Games silver medallist Ancy Sojan responded strongly and moved into the lead after producing an impressive opening jump of 6.47m.

Both athletes are expected to push each other closely through the remaining rounds as the event shapes up into one of the marquee field contests of the Federation Cup.

Ancy has shown excellent consistency over the last two seasons, while Shaili continues her comeback journey after injury setbacks. With Commonwealth Games qualification pressure building, every jump in Ranchi carries major significance.