In a groundbreaking achievement for Indian athletics, Animesh Kujur of Odisha has shattered the national record in the men’s 200m sprint.
Competing at the National Federation Athletics Championship in Kochi, Kujur clocked an astonishing time of 20.40 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 20.52 seconds set by Amlan Borgohain in 2022.
This remarkable feat propels Kujur to the top of the Asian leaderboard for the 200m event this season, and places him as the joint 35th fastest sprinter in the world for 2025. His exceptional performance marks a significant milestone in Indian sports history and promises to inspire a new generation of athletes.
