A new star emerged in Indian athletics on Wednesday as 18-year-old hammer thrower Anushka Yadav from Uttar Pradesh delivered a record-breaking performance at the National Inter-State Championships. Her achievement not only etched her name into the history books but also made her the youngest national record holder in Indian athletics.Competing at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Anushka produced a remarkable throw of 67.02 metres in the women’s hammer throw event, surpassing the previous national record of 65.25 metres set by Sarita Singh in 2017.&nbsp;The young athlete from Baleni village in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district achieved the feat in spectacular fashion, breaking the national record twice during the same competition.&nbsp;She began with a throw of 62.07m, then exceeded the existing record with a second-round effort of 65.64m before improving further to 67.02m on her final attempt.&nbsp;The performance marked a significant improvement from her previous personal best of 62.89m, recorded while winning gold at the National Games last year. Even her opening throw comfortably crossed the Athletics Federation of India qualifying standard of 61.72m for the Asian Games.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-the-oldest-goalscorer-in-fifa-world-cup-history-1782381297976">Who is the oldest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history?</a>&nbsp;Interestingly, Anushka’s sporting journey did not begin in the throwing arena, as she initially trained as a 100-metre sprinter before switching to hammer throw on the recommendation of her father, Sushil Yadav, who also became her first coach.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/could-history-repeat-itself-for-algeria-44-years-after-the-disgrace-of-gijon-1782383927153">Could Algeria be involved in another 'Disgrace of Gijon' at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?</a>&nbsp;Raised in a farming family in Baleni village, Anushka was introduced to the hammer throw at the age of 12. Since then, she has trained under several coaches, including her father and Chirag Yadav, while continuing her practice sessions at her local training ground.&nbsp;Following her record-breaking performance, Anushka expressed her ambition to push beyond the 70-metre mark and secure a gold medal at the Asian Games.&nbsp;Her success becomes even more inspiring considering she suffered a ligament fracture in March. The injury occurred while she was helping repair a tractor on her family’s farmland.&nbsp;Despite the setback, she recovered in time to compete at the National Inter-State Championships and produce the finest performance of her career.

Anushka Yadav made history by becoming the youngest national record holder in Indian athletics after registering a 67.02m hammer throw at the National Inter-State Championships in Kalinga Stadium, surpassing a record that had stood for nine years.

A new star emerged in Indian athletics on Wednesday as 18-year-old hammer thrower Anushka Yadav from Uttar Pradesh delivered a record-breaking performance at the National Inter-State Championships. Her achievement not only etched her name into the history books but also made her the youngest national record holder in Indian athletics. Competing at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Anushka produced a remarkable throw of 67.02 metres in the women’s hammer throw event, surpassing the previous national record of 65.25 metres set by Sarita Singh in 2017. The young athlete from Baleni village in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district achieved the feat in spectacular fashion, breaking the national record twice during the same competition. She began with a throw of 62.07m, then exceeded the existing record with a second-round effort of 65.64m before improving further to 67.02m on her final attempt. The performance marked a significant improvement from her previous personal best of 62.89m, recorded while winning gold at the National Games last year. Even her opening throw comfortably crossed the Athletics Federation of India qualifying standard of 61.72m for the Asian Games. Also Read - Who is the oldest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history? Interestingly, Anushka’s sporting journey did not begin in the throwing arena, as she initially trained as a 100-metre sprinter before switching to hammer throw on the recommendation of her father, Sushil Yadav, who also became her first coach. Also Read - Could Algeria be involved in another 'Disgrace of Gijon' at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Raised in a farming family in Baleni village, Anushka was introduced to the hammer throw at the age of 12. Since then, she has trained under several coaches, including her father and Chirag Yadav, while continuing her practice sessions at her local training ground. Following her record-breaking performance, Anushka expressed her ambition to push beyond the 70-metre mark and secure a gold medal at the Asian Games. Her success becomes even more inspiring considering she suffered a ligament fracture in March. The injury occurred while she was helping repair a tractor on her family’s farmland. Despite the setback, she recovered in time to compete at the National Inter-State Championships and produce the finest performance of her career.

Anushka Yadav made history by becoming the youngest national record holder in Indian athletics after registering a 67.02m hammer throw at the National Inter-State Championships in Kalinga Stadium, surpassing a record that had stood for nine years.

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Days after former Bihar CM Lalu Prasad Yadav expelled his elder son Tej Pratap Yadav from his family and the party following his now deleted post revealing his partner Anushka Yadav, the woman's brother Akash Yadav has issued a cautionary note to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patriarch. Akash Yadav, a former youth leader of the RJD, questioned the expulsion of Tej Pratap and said that Lalu Yadav should not be influenced by “outsiders.” He also claimed that his sister's character assassination is being done by a few, but maintained that media should respect privacy and it is for “the man and the woman to speak about the matter.”&nbsp;"...Looking at whatever has happened, all I would like to say is that this is privacy. It is a matter of a man and a woman. It would be better if the two of them spoke about this. My sister's character assassination was being done by a few people, so I have to respond to them...I would like to tell Lalu Prasad Yadav not to ruin his family by being influenced by some outsiders. The outsiders have entered your house and are working to finish your family. The result is before you. The man who was working hard to make his brother the CM has now been ousted from the party...," Akash Yadav told news agency ANI.&nbsp;Earlier, while speaking to reporters he had questioned the rationale behind expulsion of Tej Pratap from the party. "Is Tej Pratap Yadav a rapist? Is he a thief? Stole someone's dupatta? Carried out obscene acts? So why this huge (punishment)? Is this Mughal-e Azam? Or is this the old-style village panch where a love marriage brought on retribution from village elders?"&nbsp;Akash Yadav was not the only one questioning Lalu Prasad Yadav. Tej Pratap's estranged wife, Aishwariya Rai, whom he married in May, 2018, addressed a press conference and asked why was her life ruined if Lalu Yadav's elder son was already married. “The entire family is together in this. They are doing all this drama because of the upcoming polls. I am sure Rabri Devi must have gone to him, wiped off his tears and assured him that she would make everything better…The 12-year secret is out now. Why did he marry me? Why did he ruin my life?”<h2>Tej Pratap's first response after expulsion&nbsp;</h2>Tej Pratap Yadav was expelled from the party and family on Sunday (May 25). Issuing his first response on Tuesday (May 27), he took to X and congratulated his younger brother and his family for the birth of his nephew. Tejashwi Yadav, Lalu Prasad's younger son and his wife Raj Shree welcomed their second child Iraj on May 27. &nbsp;<h2>Controversy and family feud&nbsp;</h2>Tej Pratap Yadav on May 24 shared a picture of Anushka Yadav and himself on his Facebook profile, claiming that he is in a relationship with her. He stated that he wanted to share the news with everyone and finally he has done so. The post opened the pandora's box for the Lalu family in Bihar and Tej Pratap's follow-up post claiming that his account was hacked and AI was used to morph his image with the woman did little to assuage the fire. Lalu Yadav expelled him from the party and family for six years and Tejashwi said that “he dislikes this kind of behaviour.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Akash Yadav has issued a cautionary note to Rashtriya Janata Dal patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav after Tej Pratap Yadav expulsion from the party

Days after former Bihar CM Lalu Prasad Yadav expelled his elder son Tej Pratap Yadav from his family and the party following his now deleted post revealing his partner Anushka Yadav, the woman's brother Akash Yadav has issued a cautionary note to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patriarch. Akash Yadav, a former youth leader of the RJD, questioned the expulsion of Tej Pratap and said that Lalu Yadav should not be influenced by “outsiders.” He also claimed that his sister's character assassination is being done by a few, but maintained that media should respect privacy and it is for “the man and the woman to speak about the matter.” "...Looking at whatever has happened, all I would like to say is that this is privacy. It is a matter of a man and a woman. It would be better if the two of them spoke about this. My sister's character assassination was being done by a few people, so I have to respond to them...I would like to tell Lalu Prasad Yadav not to ruin his family by being influenced by some outsiders. The outsiders have entered your house and are working to finish your family. The result is before you. The man who was working hard to make his brother the CM has now been ousted from the party...," Akash Yadav told news agency ANI. Earlier, while speaking to reporters he had questioned the rationale behind expulsion of Tej Pratap from the party. "Is Tej Pratap Yadav a rapist? Is he a thief? Stole someone's dupatta? Carried out obscene acts? So why this huge (punishment)? Is this Mughal-e Azam? Or is this the old-style village panch where a love marriage brought on retribution from village elders?" Akash Yadav was not the only one questioning Lalu Prasad Yadav. Tej Pratap's estranged wife, Aishwariya Rai, whom he married in May, 2018, addressed a press conference and asked why was her life ruined if Lalu Yadav's elder son was already married. “The entire family is together in this. They are doing all this drama because of the upcoming polls. I am sure Rabri Devi must have gone to him, wiped off his tears and assured him that she would make everything better…The 12-year secret is out now. Why did he marry me? Why did he ruin my life?” Tej Pratap's first response after expulsion Tej Pratap Yadav was expelled from the party and family on Sunday (May 25). Issuing his first response on Tuesday (May 27), he took to X and congratulated his younger brother and his family for the birth of his nephew. Tejashwi Yadav, Lalu Prasad's younger son and his wife Raj Shree welcomed their second child Iraj on May 27. Controversy and family feud Tej Pratap Yadav on May 24 shared a picture of Anushka Yadav and himself on his Facebook profile, claiming that he is in a relationship with her. He stated that he wanted to share the news with everyone and finally he has done so. The post opened the pandora's box for the Lalu family in Bihar and Tej Pratap's follow-up post claiming that his account was hacked and AI was used to morph his image with the woman did little to assuage the fire. Lalu Yadav expelled him from the party and family for six years and Tejashwi said that “he dislikes this kind of behaviour.”

Anushka Yadav's brother Akash Yadav has issued a cautionary note to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav after Tej Pratap Yadav's expulsion from the party

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'Is he a rapist?' Anushka Yadav's brother breaks silence days after Tej Pratap Yadav's expulsion, cautions RJD patriarch Lalu