In a stellar performance at the 40th National Junior Athletics Championships held at Kalinga Stadium, Odisha’s young athletics sensation Kuni Rajgond added another medal to the state’s growing tally. The 13-year-old prodigy from Nabarangpur district secured silver in the U-14 Girls’ Javelin Throw event on the third day of the five-day national-level meet. Kuni, who has been showing consistent promise in athletics, had previously made headlines at the East Zone Junior Athletics Championship at the same venue last year, where she also bagged a silver medal in the javelin event. Her remarkable performance at this year’s championship further reinforces her rising profile in India’s junior athletics circuit.

The meet, which brings together the country’s top junior athletes, witnessed fierce competition across multiple disciplines. On the same day, Haryana’s Himanshu grabbed attention by delivering a record-breaking performance, erasing the previous Olympic-level benchmarks in his event, highlighting the high standard of competition at the championships. Kuni’s achievement not only marks a proud moment for Odisha but also underscores the state’s growing prominence in nurturing young athletic talent. With her determination and skill at such a young age, she is expected to continue making waves on the national stage.