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The one-day, single-session meet will showcase 30 disciplines, split evenly between men and women. With the continental games on the horizon, the competition provides a platform for the country's top performers to gauge their fitness and form in a high-stakes environment. Among the notable participants are ten of the 15 medallists from the previous Hangzhou Asian Games who are now preparing for the Aichi-Nagoya edition.
Key athletes and events to watch
The men's 400m event is expected to draw significant attention, featuring a strong lineup that includes national record holder Vishal T.K., alongside Rajesh Ramesh, Manu T.S., Dharamveer Chaudhary, Mohammed Ashfaq, and Jay Kumar. Vishal is also slated to compete in the 200m, where he will face off against Animesh Kujur. Kujur, meanwhile, is aiming to reclaim his status as the fastest man in the country as he lines up for the 100m sprint alongside Gurindervir Singh and Harjit Singh.
A major highlight of the meet is the return of
While the event features a star-studded roster, some prominent athletes, including long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, triple jumper Praveen Chithravel, and high jumper Sarvesh Kushare, have been granted exemptions. The federation has opted to exclude more demanding events such as middle and long-distance running, as well as the decathlon, to ensure the focus remains on the specific disciplines required for the upcoming international campaign.
