The stage is set for the upcoming U20 World Athletics Championships, scheduled to take place in Lima, Peru, from August 27th to 31st. The event will witness the participation of over 1700 athletes from 134 teams, making it a grand spectacle of young athletic talent.
India is ready to make its mark with a strong contingent of 42 athletes across various disciplines. The Indian team will be aiming to build upon their performance from the 2022 edition held in Colombia, where they secured a joint-25th position with three medals: two silver and one bronze.
The Indian squad boasts a diverse range of athletes, each specializing in different disciplines.
Men’s Team:
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Race Walk:
Himanshu and Sachin will be representing India in the 10,000 meters race walk.*
400m Hurdles:
Karthik Raja Arumugam and Murad Kalubhai Sirman will be competing in the 400m hurdles.*
4x400m Relay:
The relay team consists of Ankul, Rihan Chaudhary, Bapi Hansda, Abiram Pramod, Jay Kumar.*
400m:
Bapi Hansda and Jay Kumar will compete individually in the 400m race.*
Shot Put:
Siddharth Choudhary and Anurag Singh Kaler will showcase their strength in the shot put.*
100m:
Mrutyam Jayaram Dondapati will be vying for a podium finish in the 100m sprint.*
110m Hurdles:
Hariharan Kathiravan and Nayan Pradip Sarde will be representing India in the 110m hurdles.*
800m:
Sahil Khan will be competing in the 800m race.*
3000m Steeplechase:
Saruk Khan and Ranvir Ajay Singh will take on the challenging 3000m steeplechase.*
Pole Vault:
Dev Kumar Meena will be aiming for a high score in the pole vault.*
Hammer Throw:
Prateek will be representing India in the hammer throw.*
Discus Throw:
Ritik will be competing in the discus throw.*
Long Jump:
Mohd. Atta Sazid will be looking to leap his way to victory in the long jump.*
Javelin Throw:
Dipanshu Sharma and Rohan Yadav will be competing in the javelin throw.Women’s Team:
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10,000 Metres Race Walk:
Aarti will be representing India in the 10,000 meters race walk.*
4x100m Relay:
The relay team consists of Rujula Amol Bhonsle, Neole Anna Cornelio, Sudeekhsa Valduri, Abinaya Rajarajan, and Siya Abhijit Sawant.*
200m:
Neeru Pahtak and Unnathi Aiyappa Bolland will compete in the 200m race.*
400m:
Neeru Pahtak and Anushka Kumbhar will be competing in the 400m race.*
Shot Put:
Tamanna will be representing India in the shot put.*
100m:
Abinaya Rajarajan will be sprinting for victory in the 100m race.*
100m Hurdles:
Unnathi Aiyappa Bolland will be competing in the 100m hurdles.*
400m Hurdles:
Shreeyas Rajesh will be competing in the 400m hurdles.*
3000m Steeplechase:
Ekta Dey will be representing India in the 3000m steeplechase.*
Discus Throw:
Amanat Kamboj and Nikita Kumari will be competing in the discus throw.*
Long Jump:
Pavana Nagaraj will be aiming for a long jump victory.*
High Jump:
Pooja will be representing India in the high jump.*
800m:
Laxita Vinod Sandilea will be competing in the 800m race.*
1500m:
Laxita Vinod Sandilea will be competing in the 1500m race.*
4x400m Relay:
The relay team consists of Neeru Pahtak, Kanista Tenna Maria Deva Shekar, Sandramol Sabu, Shravani Sachin Sangle, and Anushka Kumbhar.Mixed Relay Team:
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4x400m Relay:
The mixed relay team consists of Neeru Pahtak, Shravani Sachin Sangle, Sandramol Sabu, Rihan Chaudhary, Bapi Hansda, and Jay Kumar.With a strong team and a determined spirit, India is poised to make its presence felt at the U20 World Athletics Championships in Lima. The Indian athletes are prepared to give their best and compete fiercely against the world’s best young athletes.
