13th Indian Open Race-Walking Competition 2026 Day 2 Results: Sahil and Ravina Win 21km Titles
13th Indian Open Race-Walking Competition 2026 – Day 2 Results
The 13th Indian Open Race-Walking Competition 2026 concluded with thrilling finishes in the 21km half-marathon race walk and Under-20 5km events at Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh.
After the historic 42km and 10km contests on Day 1, the final day delivered tactical racing, a dramatic sprint finish in the men’s event, and a new U20 national record.
👉 Missed Day 1 action? Read the full results here:
13th Indian Open Race-Walking Competition 2026 – Day 1 Results
📍 Event Overview
- Venue: Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh
- Date: 22 February 2026
- Events:
- Men’s 21km Race Walk
- Women’s 21km Race Walk
- U20 Boys 5km Race Walk
- U20 Girls 5km Race Walk
🥇 Men’s 21km Race Walk Results
| Position | Athlete | State | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sahil | Punjab | 1:25:48 |
| 2 | Servin Sebastian | Tamil Nadu | 1:25:50 |
| 3 | Hardeep | Haryana | 1:26:03 |
Punjab’s Sahil produced one of the biggest upsets of the meet, edging past Servin Sebastian by just two seconds in a thrilling finish.
The men’s race remained tightly packed until the closing kilometres, with experienced international athletes also in contention before the decisive break.
🥇 Women’s 21km Race Walk Results
| Position | Athlete | State | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ravina | Haryana | 1:39:15 |
| 2 | Munita Prajapati | Uttar Pradesh | 1:39:26 |
| 3 | Mansi Negi | Uttarakhand | 1:42:58 |
Ravina controlled the pace in the latter half of the race to secure gold in the women’s 21km event. The podium battle remained competitive throughout, with less than 15 seconds separating the top two finishers.
🏅 U20 Boys 5km Race Walk Results
| Position | Athlete | State | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tushar Panwar | Uttarakhand | 19:59 |
| 2 | Himanshu Panwar | Uttarakhand | 20:08 |
| 3 | Praveen | Rajasthan | 20:12 |
Tushar Panwar broke the 20-minute barrier and set a new U20 national record in the 5km race walk — a standout performance that highlights India’s growing junior depth.
🏅 U20 Girls 5km Race Walk Results
| Position | Athlete | State | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manisha | Rajasthan | 23:24 |
| 2 | Yogita | Haryana | 23:49 |
| 3 | Simran Gusain | Uttarakhand | 23:58 |
The U20 girls’ race saw Rajasthan’s Manisha dominate the field with a controlled front-running effort.
⭐ Key Highlights from Day 2
- Sahil’s surprise victory in the men’s 21km event.
- Ravina’s tactical win in the women’s race.
- New U20 national record in the boys’ 5km category.
- Strong representation from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand across podium finishes.
📊 Overall Competition Summary
Across two days, the 13th Indian Open Race-Walking Competition 2026 featured:
- Historic 42km marathon walk events on Day 1.
- Elite-level 21km racing on Day 2.
- Emerging junior athletes setting new performance benchmarks.
- Competitive state representation across all categories.
With major continental events ahead in 2026, performances in Chandigarh provide an important early-season indicator for India’s race-walking contingent.
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