Baranica Elangovan Sets New National Pole Vault Record at Bhubaneswar Indoor Stadium

Baranica Elangovan, a talented pole vaulter from Tamil Nadu, has made headlines by breaking the national record twice at the Bhubaneswar Indoor Stadium. Her latest achievement of clearing 4.23 meters not only surpasses her previous record but also highlights her dedication to the sport. The championships also featured impressive performances in various events, including the men's and women's heptathlon and pentathlon. Discover the full results and details of this exciting athletic event.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 3, 2026, 22:07 IST

Baranica Elangovan's Record-Breaking Performance

The Bhubaneswar Indoor Stadium has become a significant venue for Tamil Nadu's pole vaulter, Baranica Elangovan. In just under five weeks, the 29-year-old athlete has successfully broken the national record on two occasions, both at this stadium.

On Sunday, Baranica achieved a height of 4.23 meters, surpassing her previous record of 4.22 meters, which she set during the inaugural National Indoor Athletics Championships held in late March in Bhubaneswar.

She accomplished the 4.23-meter clearance on her third attempt, expressing her satisfaction by stating, "It was another good day for me," as she established a new standard in women's pole vaulting.

Having relocated from Tamil Nadu to Odisha, Baranica now trains at Bhubaneswar.

Championship Results Overview

In the men's heptathlon, Thowfeeq N from NCOE Trivandrum maintained his lead, finishing with a total of 5350 points. He had an impressive start on Day One, accumulating 2943 points.

Kirthik Vasan S from Tamil Nadu clinched the men's U20 heptathlon title with a score of 4609 points.

Purnima Hembram from Odisha emerged victorious in the women's pentathlon, securing 3835 points.

The women's U20 pentathlon was won by Jaskiran Kaur from Uttarakhand, who scored 3272 points.

Day Two Results Summary

Men's Heptathlon Results: Thowfeeq N (NCOE Trivandrum) - 5350 points, Usaid Khan (Army) - 5288 points, Jashbir Nayak (Odisha) - 5250 points.

Men's U20 Heptathlon Results: Kirthik Vasan S (Tamil Nadu) - 4609 points, Jinoy Jayan (NCOE Trivandrum) - 4518 points, Aryan Parkash (Madhya Pradesh) - 4509 points.

Women's Pentathlon Results: Purnima Hembram (Odisha) - 3835 points, Isha Chandra Prakash (Uttarakhand) - 3671 points, Bidisha Kundu (West Bengal) - 3600 points.

Women's U20 Pentathlon Results: Jaskiran Kaur (Uttarakhand) - 3272 points, Priya (Haryana) - 3133 points, Alfaz Kaur Grewal (Punjab) - 3066 points.

Women's Pole Vault Results: Baranica Elangovan (Tamil Nadu) - 4.23m (National Record), Nitika (Madhya Pradesh) - 3.90m, Blessy Kunjumon (Kerala) - 3.90m.