How Did Railway Sports Promotion Board Secure the Overall Senior Team Title at the Cross-Country Championship?
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Synopsis
In an exciting showcase of talent, the Railway Sports Promotion Board triumphed at the 60th National Cross Country Championships, with individual victories and team dominance. Discover the details of this competitive event and the athletes who shone bright.
Key Takeaways
- Harmanjot Singh won the men's 10km event.
- Nandani Gupta claimed victory in the women's 10km race.
- Railway Sports Promotion Board dominated the senior team titles.
- 732 athletes participated in the championships.
- The AFI will select athletes for the upcoming Asian Cross Country Championships.
Ranchi, Jan 24 (NationPress) In a remarkable display of athleticism, Harmanjot Singh, representing the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB), clinched victory in the men's individual 10km event, finishing with a time of 30:33. Athletes from the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) showcased their dominance during the 60th National Cross Country Championships held in Ranchi, Jharkhand, on Saturday.
Competitors from RSPB were poised to secure team titles in both the senior men's and women's categories. In the women's individual 10km race, Nandani Gupta of RSPB emerged victorious with a time of 35:42.28.
The men's U20 title was awarded to Uttar Pradesh with 22 points, while the women's U20 trophy was claimed by Maharashtra with 21 points.
A total of 35 teams, including affiliated state units, participated in the National Cross Country Championships in Ranchi on Saturday. Overall, 732 athletes, featuring 328 female runners, confirmed their participation in this inaugural domestic competition of the 2026 season.
The distance for senior men and women was set at 10km, while junior men competed over 8km. The U20 women's distance was 6km, and U18 boys ran 6km, whereas U18 girls raced 4km.
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will select both senior and junior (U20) athletes for the upcoming Asian Cross Country Championships in Japan next month. According to AFI president Bahadur Singh Sagoo, the top four runners from each senior (men's and women's) and junior (men's and women's) groups will be chosen for the Indian team during these championships.
Results:
Men: 10km (individual): Harmanjot Singh (SSCB) 30:33, Punit (Uttar Pradesh) 30:50, Ankit (SSCB) 30:50.
Team: Railway Sports Promotion Board 38 points, Uttar Pradesh 40 points, Rajasthan 48 points.
Women: 10km (individual): Nandani Gupta (Railway) 35:42.28, Ujala (Uttar Pradesh) 36:50.73, Soniya (Uttarakhand) 37:06.04
Team: Railway Sports Promotion Board 16 points, Uttar Pradesh 30 points, Kerala 69 points
Men: U20: 8km (Individual): Mohit Choudhary (Telangana) 25:04.31, Sailesh Kushwaha (Karnataka) 25:24.20, Shekhar Choudhary (Chandigarh) 25:47.33.
Team: Uttar Pradesh 22 points, Maharashtra 45 points, Haryana 75 points.
Women: U20 (Individual): 6km: Vaishnavi Rawal (Karnataka) 22:45.59, Sakshi Bhandari (Maharashtra) 22:53.84, Versha (Uttar Pradesh) 22:58.04.
Team: Maharashtra 21 points, Karnataka 76 points, Himachal Pradesh 83 points.
Boys: U18: 6km: Dakshveer Singh (Madhya Pradesh) 19:29.98, Ajay Kumar (Haryana) 19:30.46, Raj Sinha (Bihar) 19:31.30.
Girls: U18: 4km: Deepika (Rajasthan) 14:44.10, Khushboo (Rajasthan) 14:50.68, Roshini Kalura (Uttarakhand) 15:18.58.
Boys U16: 2km: Vinay Kumar (Uttar Pradesh) 5:48.67, Mohd Sameer Khan (Uttar Pradesh) 5:49.09, Atharv Chigari (Maharashtra) 5:51.78
Girls: U16: 2km: Laxmi Obannavar (Karnataka) 6:57.02, Arti Yadav (Uttar Pradesh) 7:15.05, A Thanishkaa Anbaras (Tamil Nadu) 7:19.16
Point of View
I believe this event not only showcases the rising stars of athletics in India but also strengthens our national pride. The exceptional performances of both individual athletes and teams highlight the competitive spirit and dedication of our athletes.
NationPress
24/01/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the winning time for the men's individual 10km event?
Harmanjot Singh won the men's individual 10km event with a time of 30:33.
Which team won the overall senior team title?
The Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) secured the overall senior team title.
Who was the winner of the women's individual 10km event?
Nandani Gupta from RSPB won the women's individual 10km event with a time of 35:42.28.
How many teams participated in the championships?
A total of 35 teams participated in the National Cross Country Championships.
What distances were covered in the championships?
Distances for the events included 10km for seniors, 8km for junior men, 6km for U20 women, and varying distances for U18 categories.
