Asian Games 2026: Annu Rani, Shahnavaz and Nithya Dropped From Athletics Contingent
The Athletics Federation of India cut the squad to 74 after a confirmatory trial, citing qualification, performance and medical concerns for the three athletes.
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India trim Asian Games 2026 squad to 74 athletes, former javelin medallist misses out
Defending Asian Games javelin champion Annu Rani has been dropped from India’s 2026 athletics contingent after failing to meet the AFI’s qualification mark. Sprinter Nithya Gandhe and long jumper Shahnavaz Khan also miss out.
Asian Games 2026: Annu Rani, Shahnavaz and Nithya dropped from athletics contingent
The Athletics Federation of India had initially named a 77-member squad for the upcoming continental showpiece which will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4.
Annu Rani, Shahnavaz Khan, Nithya Gandhe dropped from India's Asian Games athletics team
New Delhi, Sep 11 (PTI) Last edition’s gold medallist javelin thrower Annu Rani, rising long jumper Shahnavaz Khan and sprinter Nithya Gandhe were on Friday dropped from India’s Asian Games athletics team due to performance and medical-related reasons, bringing down the total number of Japan-bound track and field members to 74. The Athletics Federation of […]
Fitness, injuries put Athletics Federation of India in tough spot ahead of Asian Games - The Tribune
Fitness and form ahead of the Asian Games have put the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) in a spot of bother. The selection committee, headed by former president Adille Sumariwalla, has already deliberated on bringing about changes to the team. Javelin star Annu Rani, despite winning the Indian Athletics Final Series in New Delhi on […]
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