India’s Shahnavaz Khan, a talented long jumper, has been selected as part of the 48-member national track and field team for the Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong starting on May 28. Shahnavaz Khan set a national U20 long jump record of 8.23m during the 24th National Junior Athletics Federation Cup in Karnataka.
Mohammed Ashfaq (400m and relay), Nitin Gupta (5000m race walk), and Pooja (high jump) are other notable athletes representing India at the continental U20 meet. The Indian team includes athletes like Rudra Sachin Shinde, Mohammed Ashfaq, Piyush Raj, and more in various track and field events.
The women’s U20 team features athletes like Nipam, Bhumika Sanjay Nehate, Aarti, and Neeru Pathak participating in events such as sprints, relays, and jumps. The national team comprises a diverse group of talented athletes set to compete at the upcoming championships.
