Shourya Ambure
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Shourya Avinash Ambure |
| Born | 3 September 2009 Thane, Maharashtra, India |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | 100 m hurdles |
Shourya Avinash Ambure (born 3 September 2009) is an Indian athlete who specialises in the 100 m hurdles. She is the first Indian woman to win a Youth Olympics medal in athletics, claiming bronze in the 100 m hurdles at the 2026 edition.
Early life
Shourya was born on 3 September 2009 in Thane in Maharashtra, India. Both her parents, Avinash and Rupali Ambure, are IPS officers holding high ranks in Maharashtra Police. She studied at The Universal School, Thane.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Host | Position | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Asian U18 Championships | Dammam, Saudi Arabia | 3rd | 100 m hurdles | 13.80 |
| Asian Youth Games | Riffa, Bahrain | 2nd | 13.73 | ||
| 2nd | Medley relay | 2:09.65 | |||
| 2026 | Youth Olympic Games | Dakar, Senegal | 3rd | 100 m hurdles | 13.59 |
References
- ↑ Nalwala, Ali Asgar (8 November 2026). "Dakar 2026: Shourya Ambure wins 100m hurdles bronze; becomes first Indian woman to win Youth Olympics medal in athletics". Olympics.
- ↑ "Khelo India Youth Games: Shourya Ambure's Winning Return To Patna Comes With Greater Maturity And Asian Medal". Outlook. 13 May 2025.
- ↑ Kuchik, Megha (10 May 2025). "Maharashtra News: 15-Year-Old Shourya Ambure Wins Bronze At Asian Youth Athletics Championship 2025, Ranks World No 4 In U-18 100m Hurdles". The Free Press Journal.