Jyothi Yarraji is back on track and training after being sidelined for seven months due to injury earlier in 2025. The Asian hurdler champion revealed on her YouTube channel.
The 26-year-old has been sidelined since July 2025, when she suffered a freak knee injury during a routine workout. As a result, it disrupted her season and also forced her to miss the World Athletics Championships, ending a strong and competitive year for the hurdles champion.
In a video on her YouTube channel, she opened up about some of the mental challenges she faced when getting back on track after a long layoff.
She admitted that she was worried, especially if her body would respond well or if the pain would reappear. She also talked about how she wants to manage her expectations without getting carried away by early signs of progress. Despite her doubts, she was happy with how her first training went, but still believes it’s an encouraging sign.
In her video, Yarraji was seen having a mix of technique and speed drills, showing signs of a controlled and gradual return to action. She was seen running mini hurdles, flying 10m sprints and jumping over eight hurdles before finishing her exercise with physiotherapy. Later in the day, she also completed strength and conditioning training, underscoring a comprehensive approach aimed at restoring confidence, strength and race readiness.
Yarraji continues to be one of the India’s most consistent performers in athletics. Before the injury, she was enjoying successful riding on both the domestic and continental circuit. In February 2025, she won gold medals in the 100m hurdles and 200m at the Uttarakhand National Games. She followed that up by securing the top position in the 100m hurdles at the Federation Cup before going on to defend her title at the Asian Championships, confirming her dominance in the event.
Her return to training comes at a crucial stage, with the 2026 season expected to be pivotal for Indian athletics. Major international events such as the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games are on the horizon and Yarraji’s gradual return will be closely watched as he works to regain top form.
Although no competitive return date has been announced, her resumption of structured track work signals steady progress and renewed optimism ahead of a demanding international calendar.
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Issued by:
Amar Panicker
Published on:
January 28, 2026
