M. Shahnavaz Khan Breaks Long Jump Record at U-20 Federation Competition
Shahnavaz shades Sreeshankar’s record
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M. Shahnavaz Khan from Uttar Pradesh set a new U-20 long jump record of 8.23 meters at the 24th under-20 Federation athletics competition in Tumakuru, India, surpassing the previous record held by M. Sreeshankar by three centimeters. Other records were also set in various events during the competition.
- 01M. Shahnavaz Khan broke the U-20 long jump record with a leap of 8.23 meters.
- 02The previous record was held by M. Sreeshankar since 2018.
- 03New records were also established in men's 400m, men's 5000m, and women's 5000m events.
- 04The competition took place in Tumakuru, Karnataka, India.
- 05The event highlights the growing talent in Indian athletics.
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At the 24th under-20 Federation athletics competition held in Tumakuru, Karnataka, India, M. Shahnavaz Khan from Uttar Pradesh achieved a remarkable feat by breaking the U-20 long jump record with a jump of 8.23 meters. This new record surpassed the previous mark set by M. Sreeshankar in 2018 by three centimeters. The competition also witnessed new records in other events, including the men's 400m by Mohammed Ashfaq from Kerala, the men's 5000m by Nitin Gupta from Uttar Pradesh, and the women's 5000m by Ranjana Yadav from Madhya Pradesh. These achievements reflect the rising standards and talent in Indian athletics.
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The record-breaking performances at the competition may inspire young athletes across India and encourage greater participation in athletics.
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