India Names Strong Athletics Squad for Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

India has officially announced its athletics squad for the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, placing a heavy emphasis on proven experience. The selection features a core group of 15 athletes who secured medals at the previous edition of the Games, signalling a clear intent to maintain momentum on the continental stage.

Among the high-profile names returning to the fold are shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor, steeplechase specialist Avinash Sable, and distance runner Parul Chaudhary. They are joined by other notable 2022 medallists, including long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, javelin thrower Annu Rani, and hurdler Jyothi Yarraji, all of whom are expected to play pivotal roles in India's campaign.

The men’s contingent features a diverse group of competitors, ranging from sprinters like Gurindervir Singh and Animesh Kujur to field event specialists such as high jumper Sarvesh Kushare and javelin throwers Yashvir Singh and Rohit Yadav. The inclusion of decathletes Tejaswin Shankar and Thowfeeq N. further highlights the depth of the squad across multi-event disciplines.

On the women’s side, the team is equally well-represented across various events. Hurdlers like Nandhini K. will compete alongside seasoned performers like Vithya Ramraj and Anu R. in the 400m hurdles. The field events will see athletes such as Shaili Singh in the long jump and Krishna Jayasankar in the shot put, while the endurance events will be bolstered by the presence of marathon runners and race walkers like Priyanka Goswami. The relay teams, covering both 4x100m and 4x400m formats, have also been carefully curated to ensure competitive representation in the upcoming tournament.