Reigning world champion Neeraj Chopra will spearhead India's 19-member contingent at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo, which will take place from September 13 to 21.
The current Asian Games champion Sable is the first Indian to secure a 3000 m men's steeplechase gold at the Asian Athletics Championships after 36 years
At Gumi on Thursday, Sable and Jyothi secured the gold medal in the men's 3000 m steeplechase and women's 100 m hurdle events, respectively, while the Indian women's team also defended their 4x400m relay title, as per Olympics.com.
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) announced the squad on Friday, following the conclusion of the Federation Cup in Kochi, which served as the final selection trial event, according to Olympics.com.
On Day 1, Indian 3000m steeplechase runner Avinash Sable will make his Diamond League final debut in Brussels. Day 2 will feature Paris 2024 silver medallist Neeraj Chopra, competing in the Javelin throw final. Chopra, who currently holds fourth place in the standings with 14 points from his
Following Vinesh Phogat's disqualification in the 50 kg category final at the ongoing Paris Olympics, the former Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt said that it was a loss of a medal for India.
The IOA president said that Vinesh is mentally disappointed, adding that the Indian support staff are with Vinesh and working with her to reduce her weight.
India grappler Vinesh Phogat is set to play her final against United States's Sarah Ann Hildebrandt after beating Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez 5-0 in the women's 50kg wrestling semi-finals.