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servin sebastian, with promising performances, is vying for Paris Olympics qualification. Mentored by Ganapathi Krishnan, he is undergoing rigorous training in South Africa and aims for success in upcoming championships to secure a spot in the final three-member squad.

Last Chance For Athletes To Clinch Worlds Berth

Gulveer Singh secured India's first gold at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, winning the men's 10,000m race with a time of 28:38.63. Earlier, servin sebastian earned a bronze in the 20km race walk, clocking 1:21:13.60, narrowly missing his personal best. Amit, another Indian participant, finished fifth in the same event.

Despite setbacks with injuries to key athletes like Avinash Sable and Jyothi Yarraji, India's chief athletics coach Radhakrishnan Nair remains hopeful for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. He anticipates a strong contingent of 15-20 athletes, spearheaded by javelin champion Neeraj Chopra.

In a bold move aimed at upholding integrity in athletics, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has introduced a groundbreaking policy holding coaches accountable for the failed dope tests of their athletes. The new regulation mandates equal punishment for both athletes and their coaches in the event of an adverse analytical finding. By extending consequences to coaches, the AFI aims to cultivate a culture of clean sports and send a strong message that doping will not be tolerated at any level.

Ram Baboo qualifies for Paris Olympics 20km race after achieving the standard at Dudinska 50 Meet. He joins a group of Indian athletes meeting the required mark, awaiting final selection for the Games.

Gulveer Singh secured a gold medal in the men's 10,000m at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, overcoming hot and humid conditions. servin sebastian added to India's success with a bronze in the 20km race walk, achieving a personal best. Tejaswin Shankar leads in decathlon after first day while Annu Rani finished fourth in Javelin throw.

Neeraj Chopra will skip the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, prioritising global competitions like Diamond League Meetings and the World Championships. The 59-member Indian squad includes Avinash Sable, Parul Chaudhary, and Animesh Kujur. Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Dev Kumar Meena are notable omissions, while India aims to improve upon its third-place finish from 2023.

India's athletes shone at the Asian Athletics Championship, securing a gold medal in the 4x400m mixed relay with a time of 3:18.12sec. Individual performances added to the tally as well, with Tejaswin Shankar and Praveen Chithravel earning silver in decathlon and triple jump, respectively. India's tally at the Championships stands at 8.

India is sending a 19-member squad, spearheaded by javelin star Neeraj Chopra, to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo from September 13-21. Chopra aims to defend his title, and history will be made with four Indian men competing in the javelin event. Sprinter Animesh Kujur is also set to become the first Indian to participate in the men’s 200m.

Gurindervir Singh and Manikanta Hoblidhar were not picked for their individual events in India's Asian Athletics Championships squad due to new, unpublicized selection criteria, though they figure in the relay team. Despite meeting qualification standards, some athletes' performances at the Federation Cup were deemed insufficient.