Nishchay breaks national U18 discus record twice at junior nationals in Chennai
By Aarav DeshpandeSports Correspondent, Peepals Yuva
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Haryana's Nishchay set a national U18 discus record of 66.75m at the National Junior Athletics Championships in Chennai on October 26, 2026, beating a 2010 mark twice.
What Happened
Haryana's Nishchay broke the national under-18 (U18) record in the boys' discus throw twice in one competition at the 41st National Junior Athletics Championships in Chennai on Monday, October 26, 2026. He opened with 64.72m, beating the national and meet record of 64.09m set by Arjun in 2010, and then threw 66.75m on his second valid attempt to set a new national record and win gold. Rajasthan's Vishal Kumar took silver with 57.72m and Haryana's Dev Chauhan bronze with 55.28m.
Key Facts
- Athlete: Nishchay, Haryana, competing in the U18 boys' discus throw.
- Event: 41st National Junior Athletics Championships, Chennai; competition on October 26, 2026.
- First record throw: 64.72m, beating the previous national and meet record of 64.09m set by Arjun in 2010.
- New national U18 record: 66.75m, on his second valid throw.
- His third throw measured 64.70m; his last three attempts were no marks.
- Silver: Vishal Kumar (Rajasthan), 57.72m; bronze: Dev Chauhan (Haryana), 55.28m.
- Earlier at the meet, Telangana's Lodenge Ramu broke a decade-old national U18 400m record in 46.80 seconds, and Tharanesh C broke the boys' U16 shot put national record, according to reports.
Why It Matters
A national age-group record that had stood for 16 years is a significant marker in Indian athletics. Breaking it once shows a young athlete is ahead of the curve; breaking it twice in the same session, and by a wide margin, suggests real progress rather than a one-off throw. Nishchay's best effort was 2.66m beyond the old record and 9.03m ahead of the silver medallist, a gap that stands out in a competition among the country's best young throwers.
Discus throwing is a technical event in which athletes spin within a circle and release a heavy disc as far as possible. Results depend on strength, speed and precise technique, and throwers usually improve over many years. That is why age-group records matter: they help coaches and federations spot athletes whose development is on track for senior international competition.
The Chennai meet has been a strong one for young Indian athletes. Besides Nishchay's double record, reports from the championships describe a decade-old national U18 400m record falling to Telangana's Lodenge Ramu, who ran 46.80 seconds, and a new national U16 shot put record by Tharanesh C. Uttar Pradesh's Tanu Chaudhary set a meet record in the girls' U18 400m. On the opening day, Abinaya won the U20 women's 100m in 11.49 seconds, and Punjab's Amanat Kamboj won the women's discus with a meet record of 51.44m, according to reports.
For young readers who follow sport or train themselves, the results show that national junior meets are where future senior stars emerge. They are also where athletes earn attention for selection to national camps and international youth events, which can open paths to scholarships and sports careers.
| Detail | Nishchay's competition, October 26, 2026 |
|---|---|
| First throw | 64.72m (beat 2010 record of 64.09m) |
| Best throw | 66.75m (new national U18 record) |
| Third throw | 64.70m |
| Silver | Vishal Kumar, Rajasthan, 57.72m |
| Bronze | Dev Chauhan, Haryana, 55.28m |
Impact
Short-term: Nishchay's marks put him in the spotlight for national junior camps and selection for upcoming youth competitions.
Long-term: If he continues to improve, he could become one of India's leading discus throwers at senior level. The meet's records also show the depth of young talent coming through Indian athletics.
Who is affected: Young athletes and coaches, the Athletics Federation of India and state associations, and sports fans following India's next generation of throwers and sprinters.
Key Takeaway
Haryana's Nishchay twice broke a 16-year-old national U18 discus record at the junior nationals in Chennai on October 26, 2026, finishing with a throw of 66.75m.
Questions and Answers
What record did Nishchay break?
Nishchay broke the national under-18 boys' discus throw record, previously 64.09m set by Arjun in 2010. He first threw 64.72m and then 66.75m at the National Junior Athletics Championships in Chennai on October 26, 2026.
Who won silver and bronze in the U18 discus at the junior nationals?
Rajasthan's Vishal Kumar won silver with 57.72m, and Haryana's Dev Chauhan won bronze with 55.28m.
What other records were set at the 2026 National Junior Athletics Championships?
Reports say Telangana's Lodenge Ramu broke a decade-old national U18 400m record in 46.80 seconds, and Tharanesh C set a new national record in the boys' U16 shot put.
Where were the 41st National Junior Athletics Championships held?
The championships were held in Chennai in October 2026.
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