Jyothi Yarraji at Asian Games 2026: Profile, Events & Preview
India’s fastest ever female hurdler and national record holder in the 100m hurdles brings her explosive speed to the Asian Games for the first time in Aichi-Nagoya.
Is Jyothi Yarraji competing at the Asian Games 2026?
Yes, Jyothi Yarraji is expected to represent India in the 100m hurdles at the Asian Games 2026. She is India’s national record holder and one of Asia’s top women’s sprinters over the hurdles.
Athletics — Hurdles
| Full Name | Jyothi Yarraji |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Sport | Athletics — 100m Hurdles |
| Personal Best | 12.65s (Indian National Record) |
| Major Titles | Asian Championship Gold, Indian National Record holder |
| Status | ✅ Expected to compete |
About Jyothi Yarraji
Jyothi Yarraji is India’s fastest hurdler in history. From Andhra Pradesh, she emerged through the Indian athletics system to become a consistent medal winner at Asian Championship level. Her 12.65s national record put her among the fastest women’s hurdlers in Asian history and makes her a genuine Asian Games medal contender.
