AFI Announces Qualification Standards For World Athletics Continental Tour Event

Last Updated:July 17, 2025, 18:07 IST

The Athletics Federation of India set qualification standards for the World Athletics Continental Tour on August 10 at Kalinga Stadium.

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The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) announced the qualification standards for the World Athletics Continental Tour event, which will take place on August 10.

The Continental Tour is an annual series of track and field competitions organised by World Athletics. It is the second tier of international one-day meetings, following the prestigious Diamond League.

This bronze-level Tour meet ranks below the gold and silver levels.

More than 150 athletes from over 10 countries will compete in 20 disciplines at this global bronze-level event.

Will Neeraj Chopra Take Part?

Top Indian athletes will participate alongside foreign competitors, but the country’s renowned javelin thrower and double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra will not be part of the competition.

Athletes from Turkmenistan, Bhutan, Philippines, South Korea, Malaysia, Iraq, Vietnam, the Republic of Cameroon, Sri Lanka, Iran, and the Maldives will compete at the Kalinga Stadium.

In the men’s category, events will include 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 5000m, long jump, triple jump, javelin throw, and 4x400m relay. For women, competitions will be held in 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 100m hurdles, long jump, javelin throw, and 4x400m relay.

Additionally, there will be a mixed 4x400m relay event.

The qualification standards for men’s and women’s 100m are 10.60 and 11.80 seconds, respectively.

Standards for other events are: Men — 200m (21.30s), 400m (46.20s), 800m (1:48.50), 5000m (14:10.00), Long Jump (7.80m), Triple Jump (16.30m), Javelin (75.00m). Women — 200m (23.50s), 400m (53.00s), 800m (2:05.00), 1500m (4:18.00), Long Jump (6.00m), 100m Hurdles (13.55s), Javelin (52.50m).

AFI secretary Sandeep Mehta stated that they aim to host an event that celebrates both athletic excellence and cultural heritage, ensuring a memorable experience.

“We look forward to hosting an event that celebrates both athletics excellence and cultural heritage and making this event a truly memorable experience," he said.

(With inputs from PTI)

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