Tejas Shirse Sets New National Record in 110m Hurdles at Indian Athletics Series 9
Tejas Shirse Breaks National Record
Indian athlete Tejas Shirse has achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new national record in the 110m hurdles, finishing the race in an impressive 13.27 seconds during the Indian Athletics Series 9. This performance eclipsed his previous record of 13.41 seconds, which he had established in 2024 while representing the Reliance Foundation.
A Triumphant Comeback
After recovering from an injury, Tejas made a stunning return to form by securing a gold medal at the Federation Cup 2026 held in Ranchi. His success was bolstered by the exceptional support from the Reliance Foundation's rehabilitation and recovery team. With this latest achievement, he has also met the qualification criteria for the Commonwealth Games 2026.
Highlights from Race B
On the first day of the Indian Athletics Series 9 at Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana, Tejas Shirse dominated Race B of the men's 110m hurdles, clocking 13.27 seconds with a wind speed of +1.6 m/s, as reported by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).
The results for Race B were as follows:
| Position | Athlete | Time (seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tejas Shirse | 13.27 |
| 2 | Krishik M | 13.55 |
| 3 | Madhvendra Singh | 14.00 |
| 4 | Harmanjeet Singh | 14.42 |
| 5 | Shivdarshan | 14.65 |
| 6 | Tarundeep Singh Bhati | 15.01 |
| 7 | Sachin Kumar | 15.48 |
Race A Results
In Race A, Pankaj Pal Sahu from Punjab emerged victorious with a time of 14.65 seconds, aided by a wind speed of +1.0 m/s. The top finishers in Race A included:
| Position | Athlete | Time (seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pankaj Pal Sahu | 14.65 |
| 2 | Shubham Rawat | 14.77 |
| 3 | Balram Sharma | 14.85 |
| 4 | Mukul | 15.23 |
| 5 | Shivam Singh | 16.91 |