Ghansoli's 17-Year-Old Yash Mulik Breaks National U-18 Hurdles Record, Selected To Represent India In Brazil

Navi Mumbai witnessed a historic moment as 17-year-old Yash Sambhaji Mulik from Ghansoli shattered the Under-18 national record in the 110-metre hurdles and secured a spot to represent India at the ISF Gymnasiade 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mulik completed the hurdles in an astounding 13.40 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 13.47 seconds set by Kiran K. He also broke Kiran K.'s meet record of 13.52 seconds, demonstrating his growing prowess in junior athletics.

The milestone is the result of years of disciplined training, starting at the age of 10 under the guidance of coach Srinivas Gupta at Father Agnel gymkhana in Vashi. Initially trained in multiple sports, Yash's focus shifted to hurdles after his coach recognized his potential in the event. Balancing his studies in Class 12 with rigorous athletics training, Yash has earned a position in India's Under-18 squad for the international school sports championship.

Notably, Yash's elder brother, a 19-year-old national-level shot put winner currently in Delhi, adds to the family's sporting achievements. The School Games Federation of India confirmed Yash's selection after trials held at Atal Stadium, Cujira, North Goa, in October. The international competition, ISF Gymnasiade, will take place from December 3 to 8, offering Yash a platform to compete against athletes from various countries and showcase his record-breaking performance on the global stage.