Odisha’s national indoor champion Sarun Payasingh continued his impressive form by winning gold in the men’s long jump at the fourth leg of the Indian Athletics Series held in Ranchi.
He secured the top spot with a jump of 7.46 metres, maintaining consistency despite not being at peak fitness.
Consistent Performance This Season
- Recently won gold at the National Indoor Championships in Bhubaneswar
- Registered a personal best of 7.80 metres
- Representing Athletics Project Odisha
Payasingh is now aiming to qualify for the Asian Games, making upcoming competitions crucial.
Focus on Improvement
Speaking after his win, Payasingh highlighted:
- Need to improve jump height and technique
- Confidence in performing better as the season progresses
He is currently training under coach Sundeep Sen and remains focused on the Federation Cup, which is key for Asian Games qualification.
Podium Finishers – Men’s Long Jump
- Sarun Payasingh – 7.46m
- Muhammed Anees – 7.19m
- Urvish P – 7.08m
Women’s Long Jump Highlights
- Ancy Sojan – 6.45m
- Manisha Merel (Odisha) – 5.78m
- Bidisha Kundu (West Bengal) – 5.73m
Ancy Sojan continued her strong form after her National Indoor victory.
Other Key Performances
Track Events
- Mousumi Roy (Odisha):
- 100m – 11.83 sec
- 200m – 24.79 sec
- Mahendra Santa (Odisha):
- Men’s 200m – 21.96 sec
- Aniket:
- Men’s 100m – 10.60 sec
Hurdles & Field Events
- Vithya Ramraj:
- Women’s 400m hurdles – 57.02 sec
- Sarvesh Anil Kushare:
- High jump – 2.19m
- Finalist at World Championships
Conclusion
The fourth leg of the Indian Athletics Series showcased emerging and established Indian talent, with Sarun Payasingh leading the headlines. As athletes gear up for major events like the Federation Cup and Asian Games, performances like these signal strong prospects for Indian athletics on the international stage.