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Telangana’s Sriteja Sets New Heptathlon Record
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 02:36 AM
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Athlete Sriteja from Telangana has broken the existing heptathlon record, establishing a new benchmark in the sport.
Telangana athlete Sriteja has surpassed the previous heptathlon best, registering a new record in the seven‑event discipline. The achievement was confirmed by the state athletics association, which updated the official record books to reflect her performance.
The new mark places Sriteja among the top multi‑event athletes in the region and underscores the growing strength of Telangana’s track and field programme. While the exact point total has not been disclosed, the record is expected to stand for several seasons.
Officials said the performance will be entered into national databases and could enhance Sriteja’s prospects for selection in upcoming national and international meets. The athlete’s breakthrough adds momentum to her preparation ahead of the next competitive season.
The new mark places Sriteja among the top multi‑event athletes in the region and underscores the growing strength of Telangana’s track and field programme. While the exact point total has not been disclosed, the record is expected to stand for several seasons.
Officials said the performance will be entered into national databases and could enhance Sriteja’s prospects for selection in upcoming national and international meets. The athlete’s breakthrough adds momentum to her preparation ahead of the next competitive season.