Annu Rani Misses Asian Games as Avinash Sable Secures Berth
· Sports · Times of India, Sportstar
Hangzhou javelin gold medallist Annu Rani missed out on India's Asian Games squad after failing to meet the 57.62m qualification mark. She threw 57.50m at the Indian Athletics Series in Delhi, falling 12cm short of the requirement. Meanwhile, Avinash Sable secured his spot in the 3000m steeplechase with a time of 8:32.39 after a 14-month hiatus due to ACL and meniscus surgery. Other athletes including Jyothi Yarra, Sarvesh Anil, and Praveen Chithravel have been asked to submit fitness certificates before final selection.
Why it matters
Annu Rani's failure to qualify leaves a major medal contender out of India's field events contingent, while Avinash Sable's successful comeback provides a significant boost in a key steeplechase event.
Read the original report — Times of India
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