Manikanta Hoblidhar wins men's 100m at 65th National Open Athletics Championships in 10.25s
On 9 October 2026 in New Delhi, national record holder Manikanta Hoblidhar won the men's 100m title at the 65th National Open Athletics Championships, clocking 10.25 seconds on return from a hamstring injury.
Summary
At the 65th National Open Athletics Championships at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, Karnataka sprinter Manikanta Hoblidhar won the men's 100m in 10.25 seconds on 9 October 2026. Lalu Prasad Bhoi (10.43s) and Laukik Melge (10.45s) took silver and bronze. Hoblidhar, the first Indian man under 10.20 seconds in the 100m, was returning after a Grade 2 hamstring tear that forced him to miss the Commonwealth and Asian Games. The result is reported by The Hindu and Sportstar.
Key facts
- Event
- 65th National Open Athletics Championships
- Winner (men's 100m)
- Manikanta Hoblidhar (Karnataka) — 10.25s
- Silver / Bronze
- Lalu Prasad Bhoi 10.43s; Laukik Melge 10.45s
- Venue
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
- Date
- 9 October 2026
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Who won the men's 100m at the 65th National Open Athletics Championships on 9 October 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Manikanta Hoblidhar