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Medal is too far-fetched a thought and even hopes of making the finals seem barely believable as India enters the World Athletics Championship without two of their biggest stars -- the injured Neeraj Chopra and Hima Das. (Photo: AP)

India has low expectations at the World Athletics Championships

It is difficult to predict who will reach the final though the AFI is pinning its hopes in the three 4x400m relays.

26 Sept 2019 3:23 PM IST

Silver medalist Neeraj Chopra, of India, poses during a medal ceremony for the mens javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championships on Saturday, July 23, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP)

Neeraj Chopra wins silver in World Athletics Championships, scripts...

The 24-year-old Chopra, who had come into the showpiece as a hot medal favourite, produced a best throw of 88.13m

24 July 2022 9:56 AM IST

There was more left in the tank for Justin Gatlin, who says he has no immediate plans to retire and could be around for the 2020 Tokyo Games. (Photo: AP)

Justin Gatlin takes gold, pays respect to Usain Bolt at worlds

Justin Gatlin came up with a fantastic finishing kick to overtake Usain Bolt and Christian Coleman.

6 Aug 2017 9:29 PM IST

Davinder Singh Kang was carrying a shoulder injury during his event. (Photo: PTI)

World Athletics Championship: Davinder Singh Kang becomes 1st Indian...

Davinder Singh Kang qualified for the finals after surpassing the automatic qualification mark of 83 meters in his 3rd...

11 Aug 2017 12:52 PM IST

Kang will now aim to clinch a medal for the country when he, along with 12 other throwers, compete in the final round on August 12. (Photo:AP)

World Athletics C'ships: Davinder Kang becomes first Indian to qualify...

Kang surpassed the automatic qualification mark in third and final throw by sending the iron spear to a distance of...

11 Aug 2017 11:42 AM IST