
Nitin Gupta Creates History: First Indian to Go Sub-20 in 5000m Racewalk
Indian athletics witnessed a groundbreaking moment as 17-year-old Nitin Gupta clocked 19:24.48 in the men’s 5000m racewalk, becoming the first Indian ever to break the 20-minute barrier in this event. Competing at the Youth Athletics Championships 2025, Gupta not only won the National U18 title but also shattered the national record (NR) in the process….