Overview

• Gulveer Singh finished ninth in his 5000m heat in 13:42.34, missing the last qualifying spot by 0.19 seconds to Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen.
• The national record holder had earlier placed 16th in the 10,000m and said the conditions blunted his finish despite strong U.S.-based training.
• Coverage and his coach noted a late tactical error, including a glance back in the final meters, as rivals surged to secure the final qualifying places.
• Javelin thrower Annu Rani recorded a best of 55.18m, ranking 15th in Group A and 29th overall after multiple 60m-plus throws earlier in the season.
• India’s overall showing fell short of expectations, with Neeraj Chopra eighth in the javelin final, Sachin Yadav fourth, and Sarvesh Anil Kushare sixth in high jump.