In Ludhiana’s Guru Nanak Stadium, Punjab’s Sahnoor Bawa captured the gold medal in the 400m at the 21st National Youth Athletics Championship with a time of 54.13 seconds. Haryana and Tamil Nadu athletes finished second and third, highlighting a competitive field across the country.

  • Sahnoor Bawa won gold in the 400m with 54.13 seconds.
  • Athletes from across the nation competed in events such as 1000m, 5000m walk, and discus throw.
  • The victory elevates Punjab’s standing in youth athletics.

On Wednesday, the 21st National Youth Athletics Championship 2026 held at Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana saw finals across multiple disciplines. Punjab’s sprinter Sahnoor Bawa emerged victorious in the girls’ 400m, clocking an impressive 54.13 seconds.

Haryana’s Lakshita and Tamil Nadu’s Sahaya Jemima secured silver and bronze with times of 54.93 and 55.14 seconds respectively. In the boys’ 1000m, Rajasthan’s Sahil took first place with 2:25.25 minutes, followed by Haryana’s Dev and Madhya Pradesh’s Ranglal Dodiyar.

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In the 5000m race walk, Uttar Pradesh’s Vishnu finished first in 21:02.81 minutes, while Punjab’s Prabhjot Singh earned silver at 21:17.88. Uttarakhand’s Tanisha Thakur was disqualified under rule T.R.54.4.1.

The discus throw final saw Haryana’s Dhiraj Sahu claim gold with a best throw of 55.85 meters, Yash Jaglan and Swapanil Dutta taking silver and bronze. Punjab’s Ranvir Singh Butter placed ninth with 47.77 meters.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis indicates that Punjab’s strong performance at the youth level signals potential for upcoming international competitions. Sahnoor’s time underscores the effectiveness of the state’s training infrastructure and inspires a new generation of athletes.

“Sahnoor’s time is competitive nationally and shows that Punjab’s coaching and facilities are world‑class.”
Did You Know?: A 400m time under 54 seconds is rare for Indian women, and Sahnoor’s 54.13 marks the fastest since 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What are Sahnoor Bawa’s next goals?
A1: She aims to compete internationally and secure a spot on the national team.

Q2: How many states participated in the 21st National Youth Athletics Championship?
A2: 28 states and 8 Union Territories took part in the event.