India at 2026 World U20 Athletics

Indian athletes made a strong showing at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene. In the opening heats, 19‑year‑old sprinter Mohammed Ashfaq broke the Indian U‑20 400 m record with a 45.81‑second run, securing a place in the semifinals and ultimately the final. He followed up with a 46.00‑second semifinal performance to confirm his spot in the championship final.

In the field events, javelin thrower Ashish Yadav topped his qualifying group with a 69.87 m throw, while T Dharanidharan and discus thrower Amanat Kamboj also earned final berths. Kamboj posted a personal best of 53.24 m in the women’s discus, finishing sixth. High jumper Basant cleared 2.14 m, and the mixed‑relay team competed but did not advance beyond the opening round.

Overall, the Indian contingent recorded several personal and national bests, highlighted by Ashfaq’s record‑breaking sprint and multiple finalists across throwing and jumping disciplines.