Federation Cup 2026 LIVE Updates: Animesh Kujur Wins 200m Gold, Misses CWG Mark Narrowly; Parvin Chithravel Soars Past Qualification Standard

Update: MP Jabir has been disqualified.. More details awaited.

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE Updates Day 4

ROHIT YADAV GOES PAST 80m MARK IN RANCHI

World Championships 2022 finalist Rohit Yadav has entered the 80m club once again at the Federation Cup 2026.

The experienced Indian thrower registered 80.40m in the men's javelin throw final, adding another strong performance to his impressive 2026 season.

Rohit had earlier won the Indian Athletics Series-3 in New Delhi with a season-best throw of 82.17m - currently the best mark by an Indian javelin thrower this year.

Another reminder that India's javelin depth continues to grow stronger

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE Updates Day 4

Animesh Kujur wins 200m Gold, Falls Marginally Short of CWG Qualification Mark

After rewriting the National Record in the 100m earlier this week, Animesh Kujur added another gold medal to his Federation Cup 2026 campaign by winning the men's 200m final in Ranchi.

The Odisha sprinter clocked 20.64s to finish first, narrowly missing the Commonwealth Games qualification mark of 20.61s by just 0.03 seconds. But this is his season best so far.

RESULTS 👇

✅ Animesh Kujur - 20.64s
✅ Jishnu Prasad P - 20.98s
✅ Abhay Singh - 21.01s

Another good sprint performance from one of India's fastest men, but the CWG qualification chase continues.

Kujur remains the Indian national record holder in the men's 200m with a sensational timing of 20.32 seconds, achieved while winning bronze at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea.

SEASON BEST FOR ANIMESH KUJUR 🔥 🔥

National record holder Animesh Kujur finished first in the men's 200m with a timing of 20.64s at the Federation Cup in Ranchi.

But he missed the Commonwealth Games qualification mark 20.61s. #Athletics #IndianAthletics #TrackandField… pic.twitter.com/DNQYDJapJ7

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Federation Cup 2026 LIVE Updates - Javelin Throw

YASHVIR SINGH JOINS THE 80M CLUB THIS SEASON 🎯🔥

A massive fourth-round throw from Yashvir Singh at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi!

The Indian javelin thrower registered 80.38m - his first 80m-plus throw of the 2026 season - to move into second place in the men's javelin throw final.

Current standings 👇

✅ Shivam Lohakare - 80.97m
✅ Yashvir Singh - 80.38m

Fed Cup 2026: Men's 400m Hurdles Results

TOP 3 GO UNDER CWG MARK IN A STUNNING MEN'S 400m HURDLES FINAL 🔥🔥

Yashas Palaksha produced the race of his life to win the men's 400m hurdles at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi, clocking a sensational personal best of 49.00s.

Santhosh finished second and also registered a massive personal best with 49.06s in a high-quality final.

Veteran hurdler MP Jabir added further depth to Indian hurdling by also going under the Commonwealth Games qualification mark.

RESULTS 👇

✅ Yashas Palaksha - 49.00s (PB)
✅ Santhosh - 49.06s (PB)
✅ MP Jabir - Sub-50 run

All three athletes breached the Commonwealth Games qualification standard of 50.27s.

One of the strongest men's 400m hurdles races India has witnessed in recent years 👏👏

Men's Triple Jump Final in Ranchi Live

PARVIN CHITHRAVEL QUALIFIES FOR CWG IN RANCHI 🔥🔥

Parvin Chithravel soared to 17.08m in the men's triple jump final at the Federation Cup 2026, comfortably breaching the Commonwealth Games qualification mark of 16.89m.

The Tamil Nadu athlete once again showcased his consistency on the national stage, though he still remains short of his own National Record of 17.37m.

Another massive jump from one of India's finest horizontal jumpers.

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE Updates Day 4: Women's High Jump Final

Khyati Mathur settles for gold in the women's high jump at the Federation Cup 2026, but the final result may leave the youngster slightly disappointed.

Khyati failed to clear 1.84m in all three attempts after successfully negotiating the previous height, which eventually proved enough to secure the top spot.

Despite clinching the gold medal, the performance fell short of the standards she would have hoped for, especially with the Commonwealth Games qualification mark still out of reach.

Men's Javelin Final: Sachin Yadav Not Finding His Groove!

Sachin Yadav is yet to find his rhythm in the men's javelin throw final at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi.

The Indian star managed 75.27m with his second attempt after opening with a modest first throw, and remains well short of the Commonwealth Games qualification mark.

With the competition heating up and youngsters like Shivam Lohakare already breaching the 80m mark, pressure is mounting on Sachin to produce a big throw in the remaining rounds.

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE Updates Day 4:

Women's High Jump Final: Khyati Mathur of Uttar Pradesh attempts 1.84m but fails to clear it as the bar fell down! She's the only athlete attempting this height in Ranchi.

She failed to clear the bar in the second attempt as well!

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE Updates: Vithya Ramraj cliches gold

Vithya Ramraj clinched the gold medal in the women's 400m hurdles at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi, clocking 56.61s in the final.

Representing Tamil Nadu, Vithya comfortably finished ahead of the field, with Sinchal Kavera taking silver in 57.77s and Shravan Sachin securing bronze with 59.73s.

The race, however, was well outside Vithya's personal best and national record mark of 55.42s - a timing she jointly holds with legendary Indian hurdler P. T. Usha.

Despite not touching her best numbers today, Vithya once again underlined her dominance in Indian women's 400m hurdles with another national-level gold medal.

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE: Javelin Throw Final

SHIVAM LOHAKARE GOES BIG 🎯🔥

Shivam Lohakare intensifies the heat by hurling a throw of 80.97m in the second attempt

The 21-year-old becomes the first athlete to breach the 80m mark in the men's javelin throw final at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi.

One massive throw - and the competition has completely changed.

Shivam entered the competition with a personal best of 81.08m, achieved earlier this year during his 2026 season opener, and he has now once again shown why he is regarded as one of India's brightest javelin prospects.

The young thrower continues his rapid rise in Indian athletics with another huge performance on the national stage.

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE Updates Day 4: Men's Javelin Throw Final

After the opening round of the men's javelin throw final at the Federation Cup 2026, Yashvir Singh holds the early lead with a solid throw of 77.81m.

The challengers are close behind 👇

✅ Yashvir Singh - 77.81m
✅ Shivam Lohakare - 74.31m
✅ Sachin Yadav - 73.52m
✅ Vikrant Malik - 71.94m
✅ Kishore Jena - 71.55m

With big names still settling into rhythm, expect the competition to explode in the upcoming rounds at Ranchi 🎯

Women's High Jump! Mansi of Railway Sports clears the height of 1.78m.

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE Updates Day 4:

Triple Jump! National Record Holder Pravin Chithravel starts with a foul in his first attempt.

Men's Javelin Final: 77.81m throw from Rajasthan Yashvir Singh. This is the best throw so far.

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE Updates Day 4

Shivam Lohakare also starts with a throw of 74.31m, much beyond his personal best.His officially recognised personal best in men's javelin throw is 81.08m, achieved at the Indian Open Throws Competition 2026 in Patiala.

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE Updates Day 4: Men's Javelin Throw Final Begins

Men's Javelin Throw Final has also started. Sachin Yadav, Shivam Lohakare, Kishore Jena, Rohit Yadav and others are in contention! Can Sachin Yadav - who was the best performer from India in last year - breach the CWG 2026 qualification mark today?

Kishore Kumar Jena starts with a throw of 71.55m.

Federation Cup 2026 Day 4 LIVE Updates from Ranchi

Rubina Yadav and Abhinaya S, Mansi and Reeth Rathore have cleared the 1.73m mark in the women's high jump! The level of competition is getting tougher now.

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE Updates Day 4: Men's Triple Jump showdown

Men's Triple Jump showdown awaits at Federation Cup 2026 - Final begins at 18:00 IST!

A stacked field featuring some of India's finest jumpers will battle it out this evening, with the Commonwealth Games 2026 qualification standard of 16.89m also in focus.

Key contenders & their season/lifetime bests:

Praveen Chithravel - 16.95m SB | 17.37m PB - NR

Abdulla Aboobacker - 16.83m SB | 17.19m PB

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE Updates Day 4:

Seema storms to gold in Women's 5000m at Federation Cup 2026. Representing Reliance, Seema emerged victorious in the Women's 5000m final at the ongoing Federation Cup, stopping the clock at 16:04.83s to secure the top spot. Despite owning a season best and personal best of 15:16.20s, the race unfolded at a much slower tempo with athletes opting for a tactical approach rather than an aggressive pace from the start.

Federation Cup 2026 Day 4 LIVE Updates

Earlier in the day! From heartbreak in the 10,000m to redemption in the 5000m, Shivaji M delivered in style!

After being disqualified in the men's 10,000m for lane infringement earlier in the competition, Maharashtra's Shivaji M responded with a strong comeback performance to secure gold in the men's 5000m at the Federation Cup 2026 during the morning session.

🥇 Shivaji M - 14:14.43s
🥈 Vinod Singh - 14:15.50s
🥉 Deepak Bhatt - 14:17.18s

While the Commonwealth Games qualifying mark of 13:19.64s remained out of reach, the 22-year-old comfortably achieved the qualification standard for the U23 Asian Athletics Championships.

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE Updates Day 4:

Women's High Jump Competition has started in Ranchi. National Record Holder Pooja Singh of Haryana isn't participating in the event. There is an opportunity for other athletes, including Reet Rathore and Khyati Mathur are participating which the two have cleared 1.80m in the past. The athletes are starting with 1.65m.

Federation Cup 2026 LIVE Updates Day 4

"The 8000-point barrier is a psychological barrier that sets you apart. The journey from a budding athlete to an elite athlete truly begins after 8000," Tejaswin Shankar told myKhel.

“The 8000-point barrier is a psychological barrier that sets you apart. The journey from a budding athlete to an elite athlete truly begins after 8000,” Tejaswin Shankar told myKhel.

On Saturday, Tejaswin Shankar became the first Indian to breach the 8000-point mark in the… pic.twitter.com/CgvQMrU5jQ

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RANCHI CONTINUES TO DELIVER HISTORY

Federation Cup 2026 has already witnessed multiple national records from Gurindervir Singh (100m), Vishal TK (400m), Tejaswin Shankar (Decathlon), and now Dev Kumar Meena & Kuldeep Kumar in pole vault.

TEJASWIN SHANKAR'S 8057-POINT DECATHLON MASTERCLASS

Tejaswin Shankar created a new National Record in decathlon with 8057 points, becoming only the second Indian ever to cross the 8000-point barrier while also qualifying for the Commonwealth Games 2026.

TEJAS SHIRSE MISSES CWG MARK NARROWLY

Tejas Ashok Shirse clocked 13.50s to win gold in the men's 110m hurdles and improve his own meet record, but missed the Commonwealth Games qualification standard by just 0.11s.

CWG QUALIFICATION FOR RAVINA

Haryana's Ravina clocked 44:29.66 in the women's 10,000m race walk to breach the Commonwealth Games qualification mark at the Federation Cup in Ranchi.

Federation Cup Updates Day 4 LIVE

WHAT A COMEBACK BY MURALI SREESHANKAR 🔥

Murali Sreeshankar soared to 8.08m in the men's long jump to win gold and breach the Commonwealth Games qualification mark at the Federation Cup 2026.

SARVESH KUSHARE DOES IT AGAIN 👏👏

Sarvesh Kushare cleared 2.28m in the men's high jump, equalling the Federation Cup meet record and comfortably qualifying for the Commonwealth Games 2026.

Federation Cup 2026 Live Updates

Let us take a look at what all has happened in the three days:

Pole Vault National Record

Dev Kumar Meena and Kuldeep Kumar both cleared 5.45m in the men's pole vault at the Federation Cup in Ranchi, breaking the previous National Record of 5.41m.
Dev clinched gold on countback, while both athletes achieved the Commonwealth Games qualification mark.

Hello and welcome to the live updates from day 4 of the Federation Cup in Ranchi. The last three days have been terrific from Indian Athletics' point of view and fans are hoping for another historic evening as things wind up in the Jharkhand capital. Stay tuned...