Tejaswin makes use of Indian open athletics for hurdles publicity

Competing in his first standalone 110m hurdles occasion in a protracted whereas, Tejaswin positioned seventh. He additionally featured within the excessive bounce, the place he claimed silver behind Sarvesh Anil. 

Tejaswin continues to carry the excessive bounce National report (2.29m).

Tejaswin acknowledged that gaining expertise towards seasoned 110m hurdles athletes helps in turning into a greater total decathlete. 

“Hurdles, among the many 10 occasions in decathlon, is a kind of occasions the place the extra reps I do, the higher I get. In apply, you may by no means simulate that competitors atmosphere. Here, you get regional expertise competing towards you. It’s all the time helpful for me to compete towards seasoned specialists,” stated Tejaswin.

The JSW athlete defined that this event is available in as helpful preparation forward of the inter-State championships.

“There are sure competitions that it’s a must to do to qualify for the inter-State championships. I’ve hit two birds with one stone – the standards for the inter-State, which was 2.05m, and likewise to see the place I’m at when it comes to my preparation,” Tejaswin stated.

The 26-year-old not too long ago gained the decathlon silver on the Asian Athletics Championships, however he was not fully happy along with his efficiency. Tejaswin hoped to erase his personal National report of seven,666 factors, however fell quick with 7,618 factors. 

“This yr, my massive occasion was the Asian Championships. The solely factor I missed out on was breaking my very own National report. Obviously, at such a giant competitors, in the end all that issues is that you simply earn a medal, however my private purpose was nonetheless not achieved,” he added.