Karishma Sanil Shines at the UAE Athletics Women’s Gala 2025

In a remarkable display of athletic prowess, India’s Karishma Sanil captured the javelin throw title at the UAE Athletics Women’s Gala 2025, held at the Dubai Police Club Stadium. Competing on a day that coincided with Mother’s Day, the 24-year-old athlete delivered an impressive throw of 53.33 meters, outclassing her competitors in a three-woman event.

A New Title for Karishma

Karishma topped the podium with her throw, reflecting her consistent efforts in javelin over the past few years. Following her victory, UAE’s Aliazya Tarek and India’s Harshita Sehrawat finished in second and third place, respectively, with throws of 31.04m and 16.77m. Karishma’s personal best stands at 55.55m, showcasing her potential to improve even further. It’s noteworthy that the Indian national record of 63.82m is currently held by Asian Games champion Annu Rani, setting a high benchmark for aspiring javelin throwers like Karishma.

Long Jump Duel: Ancy Sojan and Shaili Singh Shine

In the women’s long jump event, Indian athletes excelled once again, with Ancy Sojan and Shaili Singh finishing strong. Ancy, an Asian Games silver medalist, took second place with a season-best leap of 6.54 meters, while Shaili followed closely in third with a jump of 6.48 meters. The event was won by Arab Games champion Esraa Owis, who achieved a distance of 6.66m.

Both Ancy and Shaili are talented athletes whose personal bests of 6.71m and 6.76m, respectively, indicate they are pushing the limits of Indian athletics. The national record of 6.83m, established by the iconic Anju Bobby George, remains a constant source of inspiration.

Recaps of Competing Events

Earlier in the week, both Ancy and Shaili participated in the UAE Grand Prix 2025, where Shaili secured a noteworthy 6.44m mark for second place, followed by Ancy with 6.33m. This consistency highlights the athletes’ competitive spirits and resolve to improve with each competition.

In other events at the UAE Athletics Women’s Gala, Indian sprinter Moumita Mondal claimed the second spot in the 200m race with a time of 24.61 seconds, trailing behind South Africa’s Tamzin Thomas, who clocked 24.15 seconds. Additionally, in the women’s triple jump, Niharika Vashisht made a mark with her new personal best of 13.58m, finishing third, while Zinzi Xulu from South Africa and Romania’s Andreea Talos secured the top two positions with leaps of 13.75m and 13.64m, respectively.

The Growing Legacy of Indian Athletics

The achievements of Karishma, Ancy, and Shaili symbolize the ascendancy of Indian athletes on the international stage. With each competition, they are not only improving their personal records but also helping to elevate the profile of Indian athletics. These performances resonate beyond just individual accolades, serving to inspire the next generation of athletes looking to make their mark in the world of sports.

As they continue on their athletic journeys, Karishma, Ancy, and Shaili represent the vigor and talent within India, promising thrilling future contests and a bright outlook for Indian athletics on the global stage.