Neeraj Chopra, the two-time Olympic medalist, is set to compete in the men’s javelin throw final at the Diamond League 2024 in Brussels. After securing a spot in the final, Chopra aims to continue his impressive season and challenge for the prestigious Diamond Trophy.
Indian steeplechase star Avinash Sable marked his 30th birthday with a ninth-place finish in his Diamond League final debut in Brussels. Despite setting a national record earlier this year, Sable struggled to match his previous performance, finishing behind Kenya’s Amos Serem, who claimed victory in the race.
Indian athlete Avinash Sable secured a ninth-place finish in the men’s 3000m steeplechase final at the Diamond League 2024 in Brussels, clocking a time of 8:17.09. He qualified for the final after several athletes ahead of him pulled out due to injury.
Indian shot putter Siddharth Choudhary dominated the opening day of the South Asian Junior Athletics Championship in Chennai, setting a new meet record and winning gold. His impressive performance comes after a learning experience at the World Athletics U-20 Championships, where he identified areas for improvement and is now focused on transitioning to the senior level.
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) plans to restructure the domestic competition and qualification system for major international events from the 2025 season. The new system aims to provide athletes with more opportunities to compete and improve their performance, culminating in peak performance at key events. This comes in response to the decline in Indian athlete performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The AFI is also emphasizing regional competitions and decentralizing national camps, allowing athletes to train closer to home and choose their training environment.
The 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris witnessed a remarkable display of athletic prowess as athletes shattered world records across numerous disciplines. From archery to powerlifting, the 11-day event showcased the incredible talent and determination of athletes with disabilities.
Indian athlete Simran Sharma secured a bronze medal in the women’s 200m T12 event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, setting a new personal best time of 24.75 seconds. This marks India’s 16th medal in para athletics at the Games, bringing their overall medal count to 28.
Indian athlete Dilip Gavit has qualified for the men’s 400m T47 final at the Paris Paralympics 2024 after securing a third-place finish in his heat. He achieved a season-best time of 49.54 seconds, ensuring his place in the final as the top three finishers in each heat advance.
Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has qualified for the Diamond League season finale in Brussels, despite facing injury struggles this season. Despite his groin injury, Chopra secured two second-place finishes in Lausanne and Doha, earning him enough points for qualification. He will be vying for the Diamond Trophy and a spot in the World Athletics Championships.
Indian sprinter Simran secured fourth place in the women’s 100m T12 final at the Paris Paralympics, finishing with a time of 12.31 seconds. Despite her strong performance in the heats and semifinals, she was unable to match the speed of the top three finishers.
