Indian hurdler Tejas Shirse delivered the performance of his career by setting a new national record in the men’s 110m hurdles at the Indian Athletics Series-9 in Ludhiana on Saturday. The 24-year-old sprint hurdler crossed the finish line in an impressive 13.27 seconds with a legal wind reading of +1.6 m/s, improving his own previous national record of 13.41 seconds that he established in 2024.
The timing not only earned Shirse first place in the event but also comfortably surpassed the Athletics Federation of India’s Commonwealth Games qualification standard of 13.39 seconds. The Ludhiana meet served as the final qualification event for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, making the achievement even more significant.
Shirse’s latest performance reflects his remarkable rise after overcoming an injury setback earlier this season. Following his successful return to competition and a gold-medal finish at the Federation Cup, the Maharashtra athlete has now produced the fastest race of his career, further strengthening his credentials as India’s leading sprint hurdler.
The new national mark of 13.27 seconds also elevates Shirse among Asia’s top performers this season, underlining India’s growing presence in the technically demanding hurdles discipline. His consistency and continuous improvement have made him one of the country’s brightest medal hopes heading into upcoming international competitions.
Key Highlights
Event: Indian Athletics Series-9
Venue: Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana
Event: Men’s 110m Hurdles
Winner: Tejas Shirse
Winning Time: 13.27 seconds
Wind Reading: +1.6 m/s
Previous National Record: 13.41 seconds (held by Tejas Shirse)
Commonwealth Games Qualification Mark: 13.39 seconds
Result: National Record and Commonwealth Games qualification secured
With another national record to his name, Tejas Shirse has once again demonstrated that Indian athletics is producing athletes capable of competing with the continent’s best. As the Commonwealth Games draw closer, his record-breaking run in Ludhiana provides a timely boost for both the athlete and Indian track and field.
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