Haryana’s Nishchay Smashes 16-Year-Old National Record With a 66.75m Discus Throw

One throw was all it took for Haryana’s 17-year-old Nishchay to make his mark in Indian athletics. At the 41st National Junior Athletics Championships in Chennai on October 26, 2026, the young athlete launched the discus an incredible 66.75 metres, setting a new national record in the boys’ under-18 category.His performance broke the previous record of 64.09 metres, set by Arjun in Coimbatore in April 2010. The old mark had stood for more than 16 years before Nishchay sent the discus flying beyond it.Competing at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Nishchay began strongly with a throw of 64.72 metres, already enough to surpass the previous record. He then raised the bar with his second legal attempt, reaching 66.75 metres and securing the gold medal.A Winning Margin to RememberNishchay’s record-breaking effort gave him a commanding lead over the rest of the field. Rajasthan’s Vishal Kumar finished second with a throw of 57.72 metres, while fellow Haryana athlete Dev Chauhan claimed bronze with 55.28 metres.The champion’s winning distance exceeded the old national record by 2.66 metres and placed him 9.03 metres ahead of the silver medallist. The result was another major milestone for an athlete who has steadily built his reputation in India’s junior athletics circuit.A Consistent Rise Through the RanksNishchay’s success did not happen overnight. At the National Youth Athletics Championships in Patna in March 2025, he won gold in both discus throw and shot put, recording 62.14 metres and 18.93 metres respectively.Later that year, he continued his winning run at the 40th National Junior Athletics Championships. He claimed the under-18 discus title with 63.69 metres, surpassing the previous meet record of 60.17 metres. He also won shot put gold with a throw of 19.48 metres.His latest performance represents a significant improvement on his previous junior championships distance, highlighting his progress in the demanding field event.From National Glory to International ChallengesNishchay has already gained experience on the international stage. In May 2026, he won silver in the men’s discus throw at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships with a personal-best 60.10 metres. He later competed at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon, finishing 16th in qualification.Now, with a new national under-18 record to his name, Nishchay has delivered another exciting moment for Indian athletics. His journey will be one to watch as he continues to grow and take on tougher competition.