Athletics World Championships: After winning gold at Tokyo Olympics and consistent throws in the last few weeks, Neeraj Chopra is India’s biggest bet for a gold at the Worlds. The India squad for Athletics World Championships comprises of 17 men and five women. Besides the javelin thrower, long jumper M Sreeshankar is another medal prospect if things go according to plan. Follow World Championships 2022 live updates on Insidesport.IN
Neeraj has delivered with three medals in the last three events so the expectations have only increased. There will be pressure on him to deliver at the prestigious meet. The same can be said for Sreeshankar, who will be more than eager to get his best jump. Muhammed Anees Yahiya is the second long jumper in the squad.
Athletics World Championships: Full India squad, all eyes on medal contenders Neeraj Chopra, M Sreeshankar, follow World Championships Live Updates
It could increase to three if Jeswin Aldrin is selected for the World Championships. He will feature in a selection trial at the NIS Patiala on Monday. Interestingly, Aldrin had also attained the qualification mark for the Worlds.
It felt amazing to be back on the Diamond League circuit and even better to get a new PB!
All the throwers put up a great show tonight for the crowd in Stockholm!Next stop ➡️ Representing 🇮🇳 at the World Championships in Eugene pic.twitter.com/OpiXyrp4wv
— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) June 30, 2022
Some of the other big names are Tajinderpal Singh Toor in men’s shot put, Avinash Sable in 3000m steeplechase and Annu Rani in women’s javelin.
Athletics World Championships: Full India squad, all eyes on medal contenders Neeraj Chopra, M Sreeshankar, follow World Championships Live Updates
India Squad for World Championships
Men: Avinash Sable – 3000m Steeplechase
MP Jabir – 400m Hurdles
M Sreeshankar and Muhammed Anees Yahiya – Long Jump
Eldhose Paul, Abdulla Aboobacker, Praveen Chithravel Triple Jump
Tajinderpal Singh Toor – Shot Put
Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav – Javelin Throw
Sandeep Kumar – 20km Race Walking
Amoj Jacob (subject to fitness), Naganathan Pandi, Rajesh Ramesh, Noah Nirmal Tom, Muhammed Ajmal and Muhammed Anas Yahiya – 4x400m
Athletics World Championships: Full India squad, all eyes on medal contenders Neeraj Chopra, M Sreeshankar, follow World Championships Live Updates
Women: S Dhanalakhsmi – 200m
Aishwarya Kailash Mishra – 400m
Parul Chaudhary – 3000m Steeplechase
Annu Rani – Javelin Throw
Priyanka Goswami – 20km walk
