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Jyothi Yarraji Withdraws from 100m Hurdles Due to Warm-up Pain
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News18•26-09-2026, 16:45
Jyothi Yarraji Withdraws from 100m Hurdles Due to Warm-up Pain
- •Last edition's silver medalist Jyothi Yarraji pulled out of the 100m hurdles heat race in Nagoya.
- •Yarraji experienced pain during her warm-up session, leading to her withdrawal.
- •She had recently received fitness clearance to join the 75-member Indian athletics team despite a minor knee stress.
- •This withdrawal follows her comeback this year after undergoing ACL surgery in July 2025.
Key Questions Answered
Jyothi Yarraji withdrew from the first round heat race after experiencing pain during her warm-up.
Jyothi Yarraji underwent surgery in July 2025 to repair an Anterior Cruciate Ligament tear in her right knee.
Jyothi Yarraji won the silver medal in the previous edition of the event.
