Sarun Payasingh Wins Long Jump at Athletics Series

Odisha promising long jumper Sarun Payasingh won the fourth leg of the Indian Athletics Series in Ranchi with a best distance of 7.46 meters. This accomplishment solidified his position as a star in Indian athletics, only a few days earlier on April 12, 2026.

The fourth leg of the Indian Athletics Series, held in Ranchi, attracted top competitors in various fields. Payasingh led the men in the long jump, besting Muhammed Anees (7.19m, Reliance) and Urvish P (7.08m, Reliance).

The event is a very important selection trial to international competitions such as the Asian Games.

Other notable performances were Maharashtra Sarvesh Anil Kushare winning the gold in high 

jumping with a height of 2.19m and Vithya Ramraj in the 400m hurdle race in women with 57.02 seconds.

Sarun Payasingh’s Standout Performance

Payasingh was not in optimum shape yet still ruled with a technical accuracy and strength.

His 7.46m jump is a continuation of an excellent 2026 season, and is testimony to his presence when needed.

Odisha is the national indoor champion, and he did not disappoint in a tough competition, which is a promise of bigger competitions.

Career Highlights

• His breakthrough came in March 2026 at the National Indoor Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar when Payasingh set a personal best of 7.80m to win gold.

• In September 2025, he won silver in the 64th National Open Championships in Ranchi (7.77m), narrowly missing out on the gold.

• He was also the anchor of Odisha 4x100m relay gold medal at the National Inter-State Championships in Chennai.

Sarun Payasingh: Athlete Profile

The 25-year-old Odia-origin athlete, born on July 9, 2000, in the Kalahandi district of Odisha, is ranked 257th in the world in terms of long jump according to World Athletics.

Payasingh is a dreamer who trains intensively and hopes to reach 8.00m and qualify to the Asian Games.

His road to district competitions to national podiums represents the spirit of hard work in the wake of Odisha athletics boom.

Indian Athletics

This victory adds to the medal collection of Odisha as well as that of Mousumi Roy who won the 100m/200m races and Mahendra Santa with his 200m victory.

The series highlights the growing talent pool of India in the field of track and field which is critical in making it competitive globally.