Chennai : Indian hurdling star Tejas Shirse made a powerful return to competition after an injury layoff, clocking one of the fastest times in national history in the men’s 110m hurdles at the Indian Athletics Series 6 meet held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai.
Shirse, the current Indian national record holder in the 110m hurdles, roared back to form with a winning time of 13.43 seconds, narrowly missing his own record of 13.41 seconds set in 2024. His performance not only sealed first place but also reaffirmed his status as India’s premier sprint hurdler.
In a thrilling head-to-head battle, training partner M. Krishik finished a close second in 13.44 seconds, marking a significant personal best and registering one of the fastest times ever by an Indian hurdler.
Performance in Context
Shirse’s time of 13.43s is just 0.02 seconds shy of his national record, illustrating both his resilience and competitiveness following a period on the sidelines. His personal best of 13.41s, recorded in Jyväskylä, Finland, remains the benchmark of Indian sprint hurdling.
This season has seen Shirse gradually reassert himself on the domestic circuit after international exposures and training stints abroad. His return to near–record pace signals a strong buildup towards key national and continental competitions later in the year.
The 110m hurdles is a precision event where every millisecond counts, and Shirse’s performance reflected a blend of speed, technique, and competitive instinct — especially notable given his recent injury spell. Krishik’s 13.44s effort further points to rising standards in Indian hurdling, with multiple athletes now pushing into elite timing brackets.
With this performance, Shirse sends a clear message about his readiness for further competition, including the upcoming Federation Cup and other national meets, where he will aim to reclaim national dominance and perhaps eclipse his own record.
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