Vishal T.K. of Tamil Nadu won the 400m gold in 44.98s in the 29th National Senior Athletics Federation Competition 2026 at Birsa Munda stadium holds a piece of paper with ‘44 COMING HOME’ written on it in Ranchi on Satuday, 23 May 2026.
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Exuding confidence after becoming the first Indian to clock a sub-45 seconds time, quartermiler Vishal T.K. said his positive mindset was the key to his success.The 22-year-old, who owned the National record (45.12) prior to the Federation athletics meet at the Birsa Munda Stadium (Morabadi) here, rose to the occassion and scripted history by clocking 44.98.His result was a combination of hard work and manifestation as he pulled out a piece of paper with ‘44 COMING HOME’ written on it.
Vishal T.K. of Tamil Nadu celebrates after winning the men’s 400m gold in 44.98s in the 29th National Senior Athletics Federation Competition 2026 at Birsa Munda stadium in Ranchi on Satuday, 23 May 2026.
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