The Indian Open Throws Competition 2025 in Navi Mumbai saw some spectacular performances, record-breaking feats, and surprising setbacks.
From Annu Rani’s dominant return to Ujjawal Choudhary’s national record, the event delivered high drama and excitement.
Annu Rani Starts Strong with Gold in Women’s Javelin
India’s national record holder Annu Rani made a stellar start to her 2025 season, clinching gold in the women’s javelin throw with a best attempt of 58.82m.
Her six throws were:
📌 55.09m, 54.91m, 57.08m, 58.82m, 57.75m, ❌
Final Standings:
🥇 Annu Rani – 58.82m
🥈 Shilpa Rani – 54.37m
🥉 Karishma Sanil – 53.52m
After a strong start in 2024 but failing to maintain her form, the big question remains: Can Annu Rani sustain her momentum this time and push past her personal best of 63.82m?
Indian Men’s Javelin Disappoints – No 80m Throws
While India has seen a surge of elite javelin throwers crossing the 80m mark in recent years, Day 2 of the Indian Open Throws failed to produce a single 80m throw.
🥇 Rohit Yadav took gold with a best throw of 78.87m, a distance that, while respectable, was below expectations given India’s strong pool of javelin talent.
With the Olympics and Asian Championships approaching, India’s men’s javelin contingent will need to step up.
Nirbhay Singh Wins Silver in Men’s Discus Throw
In the men’s discus throw, Nirbhay Singh secured a silver medal with a best throw of 54.60m. However, he struggled with consistency, registering three fouls.
📌 His Throws: ❌, 53.53m, 53.51m, 54.60m, ❌, ❌
Podium Finishers:
🥇 Abhimanyu – 54.91m
🥈 Nirbhay Singh – 54.60m
🥉 Bhartpreet Singh – 53.69m
While the performances were decent, Indian discus throwers have yet to breach the 60m barrier, a mark essential to compete at the global level.
Aryan Satpute Stuns with Massive PB in U18 Shot Put
Maharashtra’s Aryan Prashant Satpute stole the spotlight in the U18 shot put, smashing his previous personal best (PB) of 15.99m with a phenomenal throw of 18.06m!
🔹 Aryan trains under Paralympic silver medallist Sachin Khilari, and his confidence was evident as he competed wearing his specs and threw like a boss!
With this huge leap in performance, Aryan Satpute is a rising name to watch in India’s throws circuit.
Ujjawal Choudhary Breaks U20 National Record Twice!
Haryana’s Ujjawal Choudhary etched his name into history, breaking the U20 national discus record twice in the same competition!
🔹 4th Attempt – 58.25m (New National Record)
🔹 5th Attempt – 59.34m (Breaking his own record again!)
✅ Previous Record: 58.11m by S. Dalal (Haryana)
✅ He broke it exactly 10 years, 10 months, and 10 days later!
Ujjawal’s Achievement at a Global Level:
➡️ 3rd in the U20 World Lead for 2025
➡️ 6th in U20 All-Time Asia rankings
With this performance, Ujjawal Choudhary is India’s next big discus throw prospect and one to watch on the international stage.
Samardeep Singh Gill Wins Men’s Shot Put Gold
Punjab’s Samardeep Singh Gill secured the men’s shot put gold with an effort of 18.52m. While it was a strong performance at the domestic level, India’s shot putters still need to cross the 20m mark to be competitive internationally.
Tajinderpal Singh Toor’s No-Show Raises Questions
India’s national shot put record holder Tajinderpal Singh Toor, expected to compete, was absent from the event. The commentator revealed that he was registered but did not appear, sparking speculation about injury concerns or strategic rest.
Toor, who holds the Indian record of 21.77m, remains India’s biggest hope in men’s shot put, and fans eagerly await updates on his status.
Final Thoughts: A Mixed Bag for Indian Throwers
The Indian Open Throws Competition 2025 showcased a mix of promising young talent and underwhelming elite performances.
✅ Annu Rani looks strong, but can she sustain it?
✅ Ujjawal Choudhary is India’s new discus throw star.
✅ Aryan Satpute’s breakthrough in shot put is a big positive.
❌ Men’s javelin throwers underperformed, with no 80m+ throws.
❌ Tajinderpal Singh Toor’s absence remains a mystery.
With international competitions looming, Indian throwers need to build on this start and aim for consistent world-class performances.
What’s Next?
The upcoming Federation Cup and Asian Championships will be key tests for India’s throwers. Can they step up and deliver when it matters most? Only time will tell!
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