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Asian Games 2023 Live Streaming October 4: When And Where To Watch Indians In Action

All eyes will be on stars like Neeraj Chopra and Avinash Sable, who will be competing in the javelin throw and 5000m finals, respectively, as India is set to break its all-time medal record at the history of the continental event. India is on course for its biggest ever medal haul as it already reached to 69 medals, just one less than the 2018 edition of the event. On Tuesday, athletics led India's charge in the second half of the day while in the morning it was archery.

Games-Steeplechaser Sable conquers fear of hurdles in time for Asian Games title defence

BENGALURU, Sept 16 : India's Asian Games steeplechase champion Avinash Sable had no idea if he would ever compete again after a nasty fall resulted in 14 months on the sidelines and crippling self-doubt.

Avinash Sable Finishes 13th In Xiamen Diamond League 3000m Steeplechase

India's 3000m steeplechaser Avinash Sable opened his season with a 13th-place finish at the Diamond League Meeting, clocking a modest 8 minutes 22.59 seconds in a top-class field here on Saturday. Sable was behind the leading pack throughout and finished at the rear with 16 runners completing the race. The 30-year-old national record holder was competing for the first time since the Diamond League Final in September last year, where he finished ninth with a time of 8 minutes and 17.09 seconds. His national record stands at 8:09.91.

Avinash Sable Finishes 13th In Xiamen Diamond League 3000m Steeplechase

India's 3000m steeplechaser Avinash Sable opened his season with a 13th-place finish at the Diamond League Meeting, clocking a modest 8 minutes 22.59 seconds in a top-class field here on Saturday. Sable was behind the leading pack throughout and finished at the rear with 16 runners completing the race. The 30-year-old national record holder was competing for the first time since the Diamond League Final in September last year, where he finished ninth with a time of 8 minutes and 17.09 seconds. His national record stands at 8:09.91.

Neeraj Chopra Decides To Skip Asian Athletics Championship In Korea. Here's Why

India on Friday named a 59-member team for the upcoming Asian Athletics Championship in South Korea with star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra expectedly skipping the event, with almost all those who had excelled in the just-concluded Federation Cup in Kochi making the cut. Double Olympic medallist Chopra missing the event was on expected lines as his focus this season will be on the Diamond League Meetings and the World Championships in September, besides the NC Classic which he is hosting in Bengaluru on May 24.

Indian Athletics In 2024: Neeraj Chopra Shining But Dope Cheats Also Thriving

Gold eluded him and so did the 90m mark but Neeraj Chopra was the undisputed star of Indian athletics for yet another year even as the sport itself continued a long-standing battle with dope cheats while trying to assert itself internationally by bringing big-ticket events to the country. The 26-year-old javelin throw superstar failed to defend his Olympic gold but became the most successful Indian athlete across disciplines in individual sports with his silver medal in the Paris Games. He also finished second in the prestigious Diamond League Finale.

Indian Athletics 2024: Neeraj Chopra Shining But Dope Cheats Also Thriving

Gold eluded him and so did the 90m mark but Neeraj Chopra was the undisputed star of Indian athletics for yet another year even as the sport itself continued a long-standing battle with dope cheats while trying to assert itself internationally by bringing big-ticket events to the country. The 26-year-old javelin throw superstar failed to defend his Olympic gold but became the most successful Indian athlete across disciplines in individual sports with his silver medal in the Paris Games. He also finished second in the prestigious Diamond League Finale.

'Avinash Sable Can Train With Me If He Wants': Steeplechase Great Ezekiel Kemboi

One of the greatest steeplechase runners of all time, Ezekiel Kemboi, has invited Avinash Sable for sessions with him at his base and advised the Indian star to undergo high-altitude training in places such as Kenya and Ethiopia to build endurance. Kemboi has two Olympic medals and four World Championship titles under his belt. Sable finished 11th in the Men's 3000m steeplechase final of the Paris Olympics. "I think the Indian guy Sable, the steeplechaser, the boy is still young. He still has a lot of time. What I want him to do is to have some motivation for himself. To have a vision, to have a target. To target what comes in a year, like world championship, Olympics," Kemboi said.

'Avinash Sable Can Train With Me If He Wants': Steeplechase Great Ezekiel Kemboi

One of the greatest steeplechase runners of all time, Ezekiel Kemboi, has invited Avinash Sable for sessions with him at his base and advised the Indian star to undergo high-altitude training in places such as Kenya and Ethiopia to build endurance. Kemboi has two Olympic medals and four World Championship titles under his belt. Sable finished 11th in the Men's 3000m steeplechase final of the Paris Olympics. "I think the Indian guy Sable, the steeplechaser, the boy is still young. He still has a lot of time. What I want him to do is to have some motivation for himself. To have a vision, to have a target. To target what comes in a year, like world championship, Olympics," Kemboi said.

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Asian Games 2023 Live Streaming October 4: When And Where To Watch Indians In Action

Games-Steeplechaser Sable conquers fear of hurdles in time for Asian Games title defence

Avinash Sable Finishes 13th In Xiamen Diamond League 3000m Steeplechase

Avinash Sable Finishes 13th In Xiamen Diamond League 3000m Steeplechase

Neeraj Chopra Decides To Skip Asian Athletics Championship In Korea. Here's Why

Indian Athletics In 2024: Neeraj Chopra Shining But Dope Cheats Also Thriving

Indian Athletics 2024: Neeraj Chopra Shining But Dope Cheats Also Thriving

'Avinash Sable Can Train With Me If He Wants': Steeplechase Great Ezekiel Kemboi

'Avinash Sable Can Train With Me If He Wants': Steeplechase Great Ezekiel Kemboi