DEHRADUN, Feb. 10 -- Ganga Athletics Ground of Maharana Pratap Sports College, witnessed the setting up of a new record. Jyothi Yarraji sprinted down the track, hurdling with power and determination. With each step, she came closer to her purpose, leaving behind not just her competitors but also her previous records. The Andhra Pradesh sprinter had done it again-winning gold in the women's 100m hurdles at the National Games 2025 with a stunning 13.10 seconds.

Yarraji's dominance started early in the day. In the heats, she blazed through the track, clocking 13.20 seconds, surpassing the National Games meet record of 13.22s that she had set in 2023. The performance secured her place in the finals, but she wasn't satisfied yet. She knew she...