Indoor National records headline Reliance Foundation stars’ dominance at National Indoor Athletics Championships 2026

Indoor National records headline Reliance Foundation stars’ dominance at National Indoor Athletics Championships 2026

Gurindervir Singh and Baranica Elangovan rewrite record books as Reliance Foundation athletes deliver a wave of gold medals and personal bests in Bhubaneswar. RF athletes concluded the competition with an impressive tally of 24 medals, including 12 gold, 8 silver and 4 bronze, while also setting five national records.

The inaugural National Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 concluded on a historic note at the Kalinga Indoor Athletics Centre, Bhubaneswar, with Reliance Foundation Sports athletes delivering standout performances, headlined by multiple Indoor National Records.

Sprinter Gurindervir Singh set the track ablaze in the men’s 60m final, clocking 6.60 seconds, establishing a new Indoor National Record and securing gold. On the field side, Baranica Elangovan soared to 4.22m in the women’s pole vault, rewriting both indoor and outdoor national records in a landmark achievement.

Adding to the record-breaking spree, Ommkar Prasad Nanda registered 17.77m in U20 men’s shot put, setting a new U20 Indoor National Record, while Mohammed Afsal P delivered a stunning 1:47.86 in the men’s 800m, another Indoor National Record.

 

 

 

 

 

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Gold rush for the elite cast

Reliance Foundation athletes dominated the medal tally with a string of gold medal finishes across track and field events.

On the final day, Reegan Ganesh soared to pole vault gold with a national record leap of 5.30m, also a personal best. Swadhin Kumar Majhi cleared 2.18m to win the men’s high jump, while Dolamani Chirgun clocked a personal best 8:39.13 to take gold in the U20 men’s 3000m.

Sprint events saw commanding performances from Harita Bhadra in the women’s 60m dash as she walked away with the gold medal in  7.32s and the record-holder Gurindervir Singh, while Md Sinan dominated the men’s 400m to win the gold medal in 48.27s.

On the opening day of the championships, Shivaji Parashuram Madappagoudra claimed gold in the men’s 3000m with a personal best time of 8:09.88, while Sarun Payasigh triumphed in the men’s long jump with his lifetime best show of 7.80m. Meanwhile, Krishik M secured gold in the men’s 60m hurdles with a timing of 7.71s.

Wave of Personal Bests highlights athlete progress

Beyond records, the Championships showcased a remarkable surge in personal best (PB) performances, reflecting the growing depth and development in Indian athletics.

Several gold medalists achieved PBs, including:

• Reegan Ganesh (5.30m, pole vault)
• Dolamani Chirgun (8:39.13, 3000m)
• Shivaji Parashuram (8:09.88, 3000m)
• Sarun Payasigh (7.80m, long jump)

These performances underline the impact of structured training environments like Odisha HPC and NAC programs, which continue to nurture elite talent.

Strong podium depth across events

Reliance Foundation athletes also secured multiple silver and bronze medals, showcasing competitive depth.

Silver medal highlights include:

• Lalu Prasad Bhoi (6.65s, men’s 60m)
• Unnati Bolland (7.46s, women’s 60m)
• Jagdish (3:50.11, men’s 1500m)

Bronze medal performances featured:

• Unnati Bolland (56.45s, women’s 400m)
• Aryan Ekka (49.86s, men’s 400m)
• Abhay Singh (6.88s, U20 men’s 60m)

Emerging talent and prospects

The Championships also highlighted emerging athletes like Harita Bhadra and Krishik M, signalling a promising future for Indian indoor athletics.

Notably, several athletes progressed through qualification rounds, including Sabita Toppo, who advanced to finals in the women’s 60m hurdles, reflecting strong pipeline development.

The National Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 set a high benchmark for future editions, with record-breaking performances, widespread personal bests, and dominant displays by Reliance Foundation athletes. As India strengthens its indoor athletics ecosystem, the performances in Bhubaneswar signal a new era of excellence, depth, and global competitiveness.

A detailed look at the medal tally is as follows:

GOLD MEDALLISTS 

SILVER MEDALLISTS 

BRONZE MEDALLISTS