Asian Games | Annu Rani and Monika Chaudhary not included in Indian Athletics squad
Indian javelin thrower Annu Rani and runner Monika Chaudhary (1500m) were left out of the Athletics squad going to participate in Asian Games in Jakarta/Palembang after the trial results came out. Furthermore, shot putter Naveen Chikara has also been held back to go through one more trial on Monday.
The trials which were held on August 15 to confirm the participation of athletes, has resulted in Annu Rani and 1500m racer Monika Chaudhary being cut off from the Asian Games Athletics squad that will be representing India in the Asian Games as informed by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Friday. Apart from them, shot putter Naveen
“Annu Rani and Monika Chaudhary were not selected as their performance in the confirmatory trials
On the other hand, Anu Raghvan completing 400m hurdles in 57.43s at the trials has earned himself a seat in the Asian Games contingent. The qualifying standard set up by AFI for the 400m hurdles was 57.52s. Another athlete, Saritaben Gaikwad also attempted a trial for 400m hurdles and timed 57.04s, although she is a member of the Indian 4x400m women's relay team.
Chetan B has passed the trials for high jumping, while Sandeep Kumar cleared the trials for 50km race walking in men's category. Nayana James and Neena Pintoo have cleared the trials for a berth in long jumping, while Sandeep Kumari got selected for discus throwing. Further Jauna Murmu will be participating in 400m hurdles and Nirmala Sheoran in 400m in the Asian Games.
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