Federation Cup 2026: Samardeep pips Toor in shot put to qualify for Commonwealth Games
Shot putter Samardeep Singh Gill, triple jumper Praveen Chithravel and hurdlers Yashas P. and Santhosh Kumar T. earned Commonwealth Games qualification on the concluding day of the Federation athletics meet at the Birsa Munda Stadium (Morabadi) on Monday.
At his lucky venue, where he had landed gold at the National Open and South Asian meets last year, Samardeep crossed 20m for the first time as he upset his idol Tajinderpal Singh Toor with his third throw of 20.46m to win gold. Samardeep went past 20m in his last three attempts in pleasant weather conditions, while Toor managed 20m-plus throws in his first (20.07m) and last (20.06m) efforts.
“It’s all about the mindset. Once I crossed 20m, I felt a lot better,” said Samardeep.
National Record holder Chithravel overcame an odd foul in his first attempt to record 17.08m in his third effort and ensure victory over Commonwealth Games medallist Abdulla Aboobacker (16.63m). “I want to go step by step and achieve good results abroad,” said Chithravel.
Yashas P. (49.00) and Santhosh Kumar T. (49.06) took first and second spots, respectively, in a keenly-contested 400m hurdles final.
Another National mark owner, Animesh Kujur (20.64) gave a good account of himself but missed the 200m CWG qualifying mark (20.61) by a whisker.
A consistent Shivam Lohakare unleashed the winning throw of 81.71m in his sixth attempt in javelin. Asian championships silver medallist Sachin Yadav finished fifth (79.07m).
Shivaji Parashuram, who was disqualified for a lane infringement after finishing second in 10000m, bounced back to take the men’s 5000m title with 14:14.43.
RESULTS
Men: 200m (CWG Q mark 20.61): 1. Animesh Kujur (Odi) 20.64, 2. Jishnu Prasad P.K. (Ker) 20.98, 3. Abhay Singh (Rel) 21.01; 800m (CWG Q mark 1:45.00): 1. Krishan Kumar (Har) 1:47.68, 2. Prathamesh Deore (Mah) 1:47.97, 3. Satyajeet Pujari (Mah) 1:48.40; 5000m (CWG Q mark 13:19.64): 1. Shivaji Parashuram (Kar) 14:14.43, 2. Vinod Singh (MP) 14:15.50, 3. Deepak Bhatt (Utk) 14:17.18; 400m hurdles (CWG Q mark 50.27): 1. Yashas P. (Kar) 49.00, 2. Santhosh Kumar T. (NCOE Trivandrum) 49.06, 3. Murad Sirman (Guj) 50.90; Triple jump (CWG Q mark 16.89m): 1. Praveen Chithravel (JSW) 17.08m, 2. Abdulla Aboobacker (Air Force) 16.61m, 3. Gailey Venister (TN) 16.37m; Shot put (CWG Q mark 20.36m): 1. Samardeep Singh Gill (MP) 20.46m, 2. Tajinderpal Toor (Pun) 20.07m, 3. Karanveer Singh (Pun) 19.38m; Javelin (CWG Q mark 82.61m): 1. Shivam Lohakare (Mah) 81.71m, 2. Yashvir Singh (Raj) 80.80m, 3. Rohit Yadav (Rly) 80.40m.
Women: 200m (CWG Q mark 23.06): 1. Kusum Thakur (HP) 23.94, 2. Tamanna (Har) 24.06, 3. Sudeshna Shivankar (Mah) 24.07; 800m (CWG Q mark 1:57.88): 1. Pooja (JSW) 2:02.42, 2. Huidrom Bhumeshwori Devi (IOCL) 2:05.56, 3. Thota Sankeertana (IOCL) 2:05.74; 5000m (CWG Q mark 14:56.60): 1. Seema (Rel.) 16:04.83, 2. Ravina Gayakwad (Mah) 16:46.21, 3. Sonam Parmar (IOCL) 16:48.11; 400m hurdles (CWG Q mark 54.67): 1. R. Vithya Ramraj (TN) 56.61, 2. Sinchal Kaveramma (NCOE Bengaluru) 57.77, 3. Shravani Sangle (Mah) 59.73; High jump (CWG Q mark 1.92m): 1. Khyati Mathur (UP) 1.82m, 2. Manshi (Rly) 1.80m, 3. Abhinaya Shetty (JSW) 1.73m; Heptathlon (CWG Q mark 6095): 1. Anamika K.A. (Ker) 5685, 2. Pooja (JSW) 5632, 3. Khushi (Har) 5435.
Published on May 25, 2026