Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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JYOTHI YARRAJI IS BACK!

After months of injury, rehabilitation, and uncertainty, India's hurdle queen Jyothi Yarraji made a sensational return to competition at the 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships 2026.

Opening her 2026 season, Jyothi stormed to victory in the women's 100m hurdles with a sub-13 performance, recording India's fastest time of the season and securing qualification for the Asian Games 2026.

The performance places her among Asia's leading hurdlers this season and marks one of the most inspiring comebacks in Indian athletics.

🎙️ In this exclusive interview, Jyothi Yarraji reflects on:
• Her injury layoff
• The rehabilitation process
• The emotional challenges of recovery
• Her comeback race
• Asian Games ambitions

🏟️ Event: 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships 2026
📍 Venue: Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
🇮🇳 Event: Women's 100m Hurdles

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