Overview

• India fields 19 athletes across 15 events, including an unprecedented four men in the javelin.
• Reigning champion Neeraj Chopra headlines India’s hopes, facing season leader Julian Weber and Olympic winner Arshad Nadeem.
• Organisers have shifted the race walk and marathon starts 30 minutes earlier to counter heat and humidity.
• World Athletics says mandatory gene testing for athletes in women’s events will be completed in time for competition.
• Indian audiences can watch on Star Sports channels with live streaming on JioHotstar.