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Jyothi Yarraji wins bronze, books Asian Games spot with 13.24s
Indian hurdler Jyothi Yarraji won bronze in the women's 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Continental Tour event in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, clocking 13.24 seconds at the Kalinga Stadium. The event was…
Indian hurdler Jyothi Yarraji won bronze in the women's 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Continental Tour event in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, clocking 13.24 seconds at the Kalinga Stadium. The event was the first World Athletics Continental Tour meet held in India.
The timing also secured her qualification for the 2026 Asian Games, which will be held later this year, according to M Narayana Rao, general secretary of the Visakhapatnam Athletics Association. Athletics officials including MLA and VAA chief patron Ganababu, VAA president D Nageswara Rao, and Athletics Federation of India executive member A V Raghavendra Rao congratulated Yarraji and expressed hope she will bring glory at the Asian Games.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Jyothi Yarraji has been India's leading female hurdler since breaking into the national scene, and this bronze continues her consistency at international meets. The Asian Games qualification is significant because it gives her a chance to compete on the continental stage again after previous appearances. The World Athletics Continental Tour is a global series that awards points for world rankings, making Indian hosting of such events a boost for local athletes. The 2026 Asian Games later this year will be the key target for her, and her 13.24s timing will need to improve if she aims for a medal there. Watch for her next race to see if she can dip below 13 seconds.
Source: telanganatoday.com
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