Overview

• Visa issues affecting 22 athletes from India’s 59-member team for the Asian Athletics Championships have been resolved, ensuring timely travel to South Korea.
• The Indian contingent will have a 2-3 day acclimatization period in Gumi before the competition begins on May 27.
• India aims to secure 25-30 medals, building on their 27-medal third-place finish at the 2023 championships in Bangkok.
• Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will not participate, focusing instead on the Diamond League and World Championships later this year.
• Relay teams, including men’s and women’s 4x100m and 4x400m squads, are targeting World Championships qualification at the event.