Oct 12,2023
“A Meteoric Rise: Manikanta’s Record-Breaking Sprint”
In an electrifying display of sheer talent and unwavering determination, Services’ sprinter, Manikanta H Hoblidhar, set the National Open Championships in Bengaluru ablaze, smashing the 100m national record.
With palpable confidence, the 22-year-old dynamo remarked, “While I expected this result, I envisioned it in the final. Tomorrow, I aim to refine my timing even further.”
Surrounded by a support system that staunchly believed in his potential, including his insightful coach and devoted physio, Manikanta’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. In June, he narrowly missed the final at the Inter-State Championships, clocking 10.93 seconds in the semi-finals. However, at the Services meet, he ascended to glory, seizing gold with an astounding time of 10.31 seconds.
Coach Aboobacker commended Manikanta’s laser-like focus, emphasizing, “His venture into domestic meets is recent, but in the Army trials and championships, he displayed remarkable improvement.”
Hailing from Udupi, Manikanta hones his craft with the Services team in Hyderabad, showcasing his unyielding dedication. Enlisting in the Army in 2020, his meteoric rise is meticulously tracked, with specialized care from physiotherapist M Babu Rajan.
Manikanta’s ascent, from a modest background and being nurtured by his sister, is a beacon of inspiration. In a dazzling parallel performance, Tejas Shirse of Railways etched a new meet record in the men’s 110m hurdles, clocking an impressive 13.72 seconds in the heats.
Manikanta H Hoblidhar’s epochal achievement isn’t just a personal triumph; it’s a resounding victory for Indian athletics. His ascent foreshadows a radiant future for the nation in the pulsating realm of sprinting.
Race Statistics:
- National Open Championships, Bengaluru
- Event: 100m Sprint
- Manikanta H Hoblidhar’s Record: 10.31 seconds (Gold Medal)
- Inter-State Championships, June
- Event: 100m Sprint
- Manikanta H Hoblidhar’s Time: 10.93 seconds (Semi-finals)
- Services Meet
- Event: 100m Sprint
- Manikanta H Hoblidhar’s Time: 10.31 seconds (Gold Medal)
These staggering numbers affirm Manikanta’s meteoric rise to national prominence. The track and field world will undoubtedly be abuzz with anticipation for his next electrifying performance. This is a watershed moment for Indian sprinting, and Manikanta H Hoblidhar stands at its pulsating heart.
