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The inaugural edition of the National Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 gets underway on Tuesday (March 24) at the Kalinga Stadium, marking a significant step forward for indoor athletics in India.
Organised by the Athletics Federation of India, the two-day competition has attracted 278 athletes, including 97 women, across senior and U20 categories. AFI president Bahadur Singh Sagoo described the event as a "new beginning" for Indian athletics, highlighting its role in building technical skills and offering year-round competition opportunities.
Day 1 promises a packed schedule with a mix of track and field events. The opening medal event is the men's 3000m final, were scheduled for 9:00 AM, followed by the women's 3000m final. Shot put events in both U20 and senior categories are also lined up during the morning session, setting the tone for a competitive start.
As per the official start list, the men's 3000m final features athletes like Shivaji Parashuram Madappago, Rahul Singh, and Deepak Kumar Thakur, representing various states and institutions. The women's 3000m event includes Priyanka C, Susmita Tigga, and Santosi Gouda among the key contenders. (Keep refreshing the page for new updates)
National Indoor Athletics Championships Day 1 Updates
Women's Pole Vault Final
After clearing 3.90m, Blessy Kunjumon of Kerala attempted a height of 3.95m but failed to clear it.
Women's 60m Hurdles Heat 2 Result
Anjali C of Kerala topped the women's 60m hurdles heat with a time of 8.38 seconds, narrowly ahead of Odisha's Sabita Toppo (8.40), while Pranjali Dilip PA finished third.
Women's 60m Heat 1 Result
S Srireshma of Tamil Nadu clinched the women's 60m hurdles title with a winning time of 8.78 seconds, finishing ahead of Aliza Mulla and Anamika K A at the National Indoor Athletics Championships 2026.
National Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 Bhubaneswar Day 1 LIVE:
Women's Hurdles: A false start by Aliza Mulla in the women's 60m hurdles heats, but she is now running under protest.
National Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 Bhubaneswar Day 1 LIVE
Women's Pole Vault Final: Pavithra Venkatesh - the 2025 national games champion - fails to clear the 3.80m height in her first attempt.
Women's Pole Vault Final Live Updates
In the women's pole vault final, Haryana's Vanshika Ghanghas will attempt a height of 3.80m in her first try. Vanshika is the Junior Fed Cup 2025 champion.
Sarun Payasingh Wins Men's Long Jump Gold
In his last attempt, Sarun Payasingh jumped 7.79m. It looked like he had gone past 7.80m, but he missed it by a tiny margin.
Still, a fantastic performance from the local athlete.Gold, PB, and almost perfection.
National Indoor Athletics Championships Day 1 Live Results
Odisha'sSarun Payasingh clinches Gold medal in the men's long jump final with his personal best of 7.80m. The local boy achieved 7.79m in his final attempt and received a loud cheer from the home crowd present inside the arena.
Praveen Chithravel and David P clinched silver and bronze medals respectively in the first edition of theNational Indoor Athletics Championships 2026.
Praveen Chithravel passed his last two jumps in the men's long jump final.
Men's Long Jump Final Results LIVE
Sarun Payasingh, who is South Asian Athletics Championships medalist, recorded 7.69m in his fifth attempt.
National Indoor Athletics Championships Day 1 Updates Men's Long Jump Final
Men's Long Jump Final: David P recorded 7.62m on his fifth attempt and stays in bronze medal contention.
National Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 Day 1 LIVE:
The women's pole vault competition is underway in Bhubaneswar.
India's joint second-best female pole vaulters, Pavithra Venkatesh (pic attached) and Baranica Elangovan, both with personal bests of 4.15m, are in action.
Junior Federation Cup 2025 champion Vanshika Ghanghas is also part of the field.
Indoor Nationals: Men's Long Jump Final Live Results
Indian Navy's Vinod Kumar jumps 7.56m in his fourth attempt and finds himself at fourth position.
Foul for Sarun
In his fourth attempt, Sarun Payasingh - sitting comfortably at the top of the table - committed a foul yet again.
Long Jump Final Live Updates from Bhubaneswar
P David jumps 7.54m in his fourth attempt and stays in the bronze medal contention.
Long Jump Final Live
Sarun Payasingh - the local boy - fouled on his third attempt. But he continues to be in the lead in the men's long jump final.
David P committed a foul ❌ in his third attempt. He still finds himself at third position after Sarun and Chithravel.
National Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 Bhubaneswar LIVE: Long Jump Final
Praveen Chithravel managed 7.55m with his third attempt, while Sarun Payasingh of Odisha continues to lead the standings.
National Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 Bhubaneswar Day 1 LIVE Updates
Sarun Payasingh records a new personal best of 7.80m with his second attempt in the men's long jump final at the National Indoor Championships in Bhubaneswar.
He moves ahead of Praveen Chithravel, as an exciting battle unfolds between Sarun, Praveen, and David P.
Men's Long Jump Final at National Indoor Athletics Championships 2026
Chithravel does better in his second jump as he gets a distance of 7.78m to take the lead. P David jumps 7.69m in his second attempt.
National Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 LIVE
A solid start for Praveen Chithravel, who records 7.32m in his opening jump, while David P responds with a 7.45m effort in his first attempt.
Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 LIVE
The afternoon session is underway in Bhubaneswar, with the men's long jump set to begin shortly.
National record holder in the men's triple jump, Praveen Chithravel, will be in action in the long jump event, where his personal best stands at 7.86m.
Joining him is 2025 Federation Cup champion David P, who also kicks off his 2026 season. He enjoyed an impressive campaign last year, equalling his personal best of 7.94m.
National Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 Bhubaneswar Day 1 LIVE:
India's leading jumper Praveen Chithravel, one of the more experienced athletes in the field, also underlined the unique appeal of indoor competitions. Having competed internationally, he pointed out that the atmosphere inside an indoor arena is "electrifying," with the compact setup allowing athletes to connect more closely with fans while also boosting confidence during competition.
Chithravel said, "The atmosphere during indoor competitions is electrifying."
"The compact indoor track arena allows athletes more opportunity to connect with the fans and at the same time boost self-confidence."
Among those looking forward to the experience is Odisha's rising sprinter Animesh Kujur, who is set to compete in his first indoor event. Competing on home turf at Kalinga Stadium adds to the excitement for the national record holder, who expressed his enthusiasm about beginning his 2026 season in front of familiar support.
"I'm excited to compete in my first indoor competition, that too on my home ground," Kujur said on the eve of the tournament in Bhubaneswar.
2026 Indian Indoor Athletics Championships Day 1 Updates
With many finals still to come, Day 1 is expected to bring more exciting performances in Bhubaneswar. Stay tuned and once again remember the timings.
- Men's Long Jump Final - 4:00 PM
- Women's Pole Vault Final - 4:45 PM
- Women's 60m Hurdles Round 1 - 6:00 PM
- Women's Long Jump Final - 6:30 PM
- Men's U-20 800m Final - 7:40 PM
- Women's 800m Final - 7:50 PM
- Men's U-20 Long Jump Final - 8:00 PM
- Men's 800m Final - 8:00 PM
- Women's U-20 Long Jump Final - 8:00 PM
- Men's 60m Hurdles Final - 8:15 PM
- Women's 60m Hurdles Final - 8:30 PM
National Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 Bhubaneswar Day 1 Updates
The afternoon and evening sessions promise plenty of action, with as many as 10 finals scheduled. Key events include the men's long jump final at 4:00 PM, followed by the women's pole vault at 4:45 PM. Track events gather momentum with the women's 60m hurdles heats at 6:00 PM and the women's long jump final at 6:30 PM. The middle-distance races begin with the men's U-20 800m final at 7:40 PM and the women's 800m final at 7:50 PM. Multiple finals are lined up at 8:00 PM, including the men's U-20 long jump, men's 800m, and women's U-20 long jump, before the day concludes with the men's 60m hurdles final at 8:15 PM and the women's final at 8:30 PM.
Indoor Athletics Championships Day 1 Live Updates
In the women's shot put, Rekha continued her strong run of form, clinching gold with a best effort of 15.63m, adding to the bronze medal she won at the Indian Open Throws just days earlier.
Priyanka Clinches Gold in women's 3000m race
In the women's 3000m, Karnataka's Priyanka C delivered a breakthrough performance, securing gold with a time of 9:42.05 and going under the 10-minute mark for the first time in her career, improving significantly from her previous best of 10:07.14 in 2023.
Ommkar Nanda Wins Gold in U20 shot put
In the men's U-20 shot put, Odisha's Ommkar Nanda maintained his impressive form to claim gold with a throw of 17.77m, building on his recent triumph at the Indian Open Throws in Patiala.
Kalinga Stadium Live Day 1: Shivaji Parashuram Claims Men's 3000m Gold
The competition got underway with the men's 3000m event, where Shivaji Parashuram clinched gold with an outstanding performance. He clocked a remarkable personal best of 8:09.08, a significant improvement from his previous mark of 8:29.67 set in 2023. His victory was even more notable as he outpaced favourite Vinod Singh, the Junior Federation Cup champion, who finished second with a time of 8:16.93.
Field events will dominate the afternoon session, with the men's long jump final featuring experienced campaigners such as Praveen Chithravel, while the women's pole vault and long jump finals are also scheduled. The evening session will see track events take centre stage, including the 60m hurdles heats and finals, along with 800m races across categories.
The start list for Day 1 also highlights strong participation in shot put events, with athletes from Haryana, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and other states competing across categories. The diversity in entries reflects the growing depth in Indian athletics, especially at the grassroots and developmental levels.
With emerging talents like Animesh Kujur and seasoned names in action, Day 1 is expected to set the benchmark for the competition. The championships not only provide a platform for athletes to test themselves in indoor conditions but also signal India's intent to embrace the global indoor athletics culture.
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