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Tamil Nadu's Neil Samraj Sets New U‑18 100m National Record
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 10:16 AM
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Teen sprinter Neil Samraj of Tamil Nadu clocked a new national best in the Under‑18 100‑metre dash, breaking the previous record.
Neil Samraj, a teenage athlete from Tamil Nadu, has broken the national record in the Under‑18 100‑metre sprint, as reported by The Times of India.
The new mark was set at a recent athletics meet, surpassing the earlier national best that had stood for several years.
Sports officials said the achievement highlights the growing strength of Tamil Nadu's youth athletics program and could pave the way for Samraj's inclusion in senior national squads.
The Athletics Federation of India congratulated the youngster, noting that such performances are a testament to the effectiveness of the country's junior development initiatives.
The new mark was set at a recent athletics meet, surpassing the earlier national best that had stood for several years.
Sports officials said the achievement highlights the growing strength of Tamil Nadu's youth athletics program and could pave the way for Samraj's inclusion in senior national squads.
The Athletics Federation of India congratulated the youngster, noting that such performances are a testament to the effectiveness of the country's junior development initiatives.