Current Affairs - Persons - Discussion

Krishna Jayasankar became the first Indian woman to surpass the 16m mark in indoor shot put, setting a new record with a throw of 16.03m. This achievement was part of her performance at the 2025 Mountain West Indoor Track & Field Championships, where she earned a bronze medal. Her record-breaking throw surpassed the previous 15.54m mark. Despite this, India's overall women's shot put record remains 18.41m, held by Abha Khatua. This highlights Krishna Jayasankar's significant milestone in Indian athletics.