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Leading Athletes Set to Compete in WA Continental Tour Event

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Aug 17, 2026, 19:36 IST

Leading performers gather for the WA Continental Tour event.

Leading Athletes Set to Compete in WA Continental Tour Event

Zambia's Muzala Samukonga, who clinched a bronze medal in the 400 meters at the Paris Olympics, is set to compete alongside Nigeria's Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, the Commonwealth Games shot put champion, at the upcoming World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meet. This prestigious event will take place at Kalinga Stadium on August 22, as announced during a promotional gathering on Monday.

Samukonga currently holds the sixth position in the global rankings, while Enekwechi is ranked tenth. The meet will showcase a diverse field of 188 athletes representing 28 countries, including 36 competitors who are ranked within the top 50 worldwide. Adille Sumariwalla, a spokesperson for the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), expressed enthusiasm about the caliber of athletes participating, stating, “The presence of so many top athletes will deliver high-quality competition.”

Homegrown Talent to Shine

The event will also feature a strong contingent of Indian athletes, with 88 competitors set to represent the host nation. Among them are notable figures such as Murali Sreeshankar, a double Commonwealth Games silver medalist in long jump, and Tajinderpal Singh Toor, a two-time Asian Games champion in men's shot put. Additionally, Animesh Kujur, who holds the national record in the men's 200 meters, and javelin thrower Rohit Yadav are expected to make significant contributions to the competition.

The World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meet is anticipated to be a thrilling showcase of athletic prowess, bringing together some of the best talents from around the globe. With the combination of elite international competitors and promising local athletes, the event is poised to deliver an exciting day of track and field action.

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