Jyothi Yarraji’s Silent Roar In Gumi: A Champion Who Redefined Indian Hurdling
Jyothi Yarraji’s 12.96s run at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi stands as one of Indian athletics’ most powerful moments. Defending her 100m hurdles gold in a rain-soaked, empty stadium, she set a new championship record and reaffirmed her place among Asia’s elite. From humble beginnings in Visakhapatnam to continental dominance, Yarraji’s journey reflects resilience, technical growth, and mental strength. Her triumph not only boosts India’s medal tally but also fuels her World Championships ambitions, inspiring a new generation of athletes to chase excellence beyond applause.
Dec 24, 2025, 12:45 PM IST
Paris Olympics 2024: Meet Jyothi Yarraji, Who Is Daughter Of Security Guard, Ready To Make History In 100m Hurdles
This is the remarkable story of Asian Athletics champion and Asian Games silver medallist Jyothi Yarraji, who defied the odds, transforming her humble beginnings into a launching pad for Olympic glory.
Jul 26, 2024, 15:44 PM IST
Asian Games 2023: Jyothi Yarraji Wins Silver After False Start Controversy
After a dramatic false start at the Asian Games on Sunday, India's Jyothi Yarraji took home the silver medal in the women's 100-meter hurdles. Following a false start that allowed China's Wu Yanni to get out to a head start, the race got underway amid high drama. Wu was in the lane next to her on the left, and Yarraji followed his trigger movement. Officials demanded Wu and Yarraji be disqualified for a false start, which the Indian angrily disputed.
Oct 01, 2023, 20:12 PM IST
Highlights | Asian Games 2023 Day 8: Tajinderpal, Avinash Sable & Indian Men's Shooting Team Win Gold; India 4th with 13 gold
Asian Games 2023 Day 8: On Day 6 of Asian Games 2023, India won silver in badminton and gold in athletics, boxing, while adding to medals.
Oct 01, 2023, 06:20 AM IST
Asian Athletics Championships: Tajinderpal Singh Toor Defends Title With 20.23m Gold Medal Throw
On Thursday, Jyothi Yarraji opened India's gold medal tally in the Asian Athletics Championships by winning the women's 100m hurdles race. Yarraji clocked 13.09 seconds to clinch gold in the final race ahead of two Japanese runners Terada Asuka (13.13s) and Aoki Masumi (13.26s) at the Supachalasai Stadium.
Jul 14, 2023, 19:55 PM IST
Who Is Jyothi Yarraji? Daughter Of A Security Guard Is Now A Gold Medallist At Asian Athletics Championships
Jyothi Yarraji clinched gold in the 100m women's hurdles at the Asian Athletics Championships to open India's gold medals tally. In this story, know all about India's next star from Track and Field.
Jul 13, 2023, 21:07 PM IST
Jyothi Yarraji Clinches Gold In Asian Athletics Championships; Ajay Kumar Saroj, Abdulla Aboobacker Get Top Honours Too
India collected three gold medals at the end Day 2 in Asian Athletics Championships going on in Thailand. Jyothi Yarraji, Ajay Kumar Saroj and Abdulla Aboobacker are the three golg-medallists so far.
Jul 13, 2023, 19:11 PM IST
Jyothi Yarraji breaks own 100m hurdles national record, clocks 13.11 seconds
The 22-year-old on Sunday clocked 13.11 seconds under permissible wind speed of +0.3m/s to better her own earlier national record of 13.23 that she had clocked on May 10 during the Cyprus International Meet in Limassol.
May 23, 2022, 10:44 AM IST