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Xiamen Diamond League: India's Avinash Sable qualifies for 3000m steeplechase final in Eugene

India's Avinash Sable qualified for his maiden Diamond League Final after completing fifth in the men's 3000m steeplechase race at the Xiamen Diamond League 2023 in China on Saturday. In overcast conditions at the Egret Stadium, Sable clocked 8:16.27. His time of 8:11.20 at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham last year remains the Indian national record. Sable's performance was over six seconds faster than his qualifying mark for the world championships in Budapest last month, where he failed to make the final. Morocco's Soufiane El Bakkali won the Xiamen meet with a meet record of 8:10.31. Ethiopia's Samuel Firewu finished second in 8:11.29, while Kenya's Amos Serem finished third in 8:14.41. Kenyan Commonwealth Games champion Abraham Kibiwot finished fourth in 8:15.87.

Zurich Diamond League 2023 Highlights: Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second With 85.71m Throw

Neeraj Chopra and Murali Sreeshankar, Zurich Diamond League Highlights: Neeraj Chopra finished in second spot with a 85.71m throw at the Diamond League meet in Zurich. He began with 80.79m throw in his first attempt followed by two foul throws.

Zurich Diamond League, Neeraj Chopra and Murali Sreeshankar Live Updates: Sreeshankar Starts Well, Neeraj In Action Soon

Neeraj Chopra and Murali Sreeshankar, Zurich Diamond League Live: Boosted by the historic gold medal win at the World Athletics Championships, India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will be aiming to continue his purple patch when he takes the field at the Diamond League meet in Zurich. Neeraj clinched the World championship gold with a throw of 88.17m.

Neeraj Chopra Soars But Indian Athletics Remains Stagnant

Neeraj Chopra continued to break new grounds as he clinched the only gold medal missing in his decorated trophy cabinet but most of his compatriots flattered to deceive once again at the World Athletics Championships. Indian athletes have won a total of three medals at the marquee event so far, with Chopra accounting for two of those - one silver and one gold. Legendary long jumper Anju Bobby George had won a bronze in the 2003 edition. On Sunday night, the man with the gold arm scripted history again as hurled the javelin to a distance of 88.17m to become the first Indian to win the coveted yellow metal in World Athletics Championships.

Murali Sreeshankar Promises To Bounce Back After "Unexpected" Result At World Athletics Championships

Top Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar is "disappointed" at his "unexpected" qualification round exit from the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, but promised to bounce back from the debacle. Sreeshankar, who has been consistently jumping over 8m mark this season, was expected to at least qualify for the final round but form deserted him when it mattered the most on Wednesday. He had a best jump of 7.74m in three attempts, his worst this season, to finish 12th in Group A qualification round and 22nd overall.

Murali Sreeshankar Promises To Bounce Back After "Unexpected" Result At World Athletics Championships

Top Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar is "disappointed" at his "unexpected" qualification round exit from the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, but promised to bounce back from the debacle. Sreeshankar, who has been consistently jumping over 8m mark this season, was expected to at least qualify for the final round but form deserted him when it mattered the most on Wednesday. He had a best jump of 7.74m in three attempts, his worst this season, to finish 12th in Group A qualification round and 22nd overall.

World Athletics Championships: Jeswin Aldrin Qualifies For Maiden Long Jump Finals, Murali Sreeshankar Suffers Shock Exit

National record holder long jumper Jeswin Aldrin qualified for his maiden World Athletics Championships finals but fellow competitor Murali Sreeshankar made a shock exit at the qualification round after a below-par show in Budapest on Wednesday. Aldrin, who entered the showpiece as season leader with his 8.42m national record effort in March, cleared 8.0m in his first attempt and fouled his next two jumps. But that was sufficient for him to make it to the 12-man final to be held on Thursday. Those who cleared automatic qualification distance of 8.15m or top 12 from the two qualification groups made it to the finals.

Neeraj Chopra Urges MEA To Fix Javelin Thrower Kishore Jena's Visa Issues To Enable His Participation In World Championships

Indian Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Thursday urged Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar to resolve the visa issues of athlete Kishore Jena to enable him to take part in the World Athletics Championships, which will be held in Budapest, Hungary this year. The top athletics event will be held in Hungary from August 19 to 27. "Just heard that there are issues with Kishore Jena's VISA, preventing him from entering Hungary for the World C'ships. I hope the authorities are able to find a solution, as this is one of the biggest moments of his career. Let's do everything we can. @MEAIndia @DrSJaishankar," tweeted Neeraj.

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Xiamen Diamond League: India's Avinash Sable qualifies for 3000m steeplechase final in Eugene

Zurich Diamond League 2023 Highlights: Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second With 85.71m Throw

Zurich Diamond League, Neeraj Chopra and Murali Sreeshankar Live Updates: Sreeshankar Starts Well, Neeraj In Action Soon

Neeraj Chopra Soars But Indian Athletics Remains Stagnant

Murali Sreeshankar Promises To Bounce Back After "Unexpected" Result At World Athletics Championships

Murali Sreeshankar Promises To Bounce Back After "Unexpected" Result At World Athletics Championships

World Athletics Championships: Jeswin Aldrin Qualifies For Maiden Long Jump Finals, Murali Sreeshankar Suffers Shock Exit

Neeraj Chopra Urges MEA To Fix Javelin Thrower Kishore Jena's Visa Issues To Enable His Participation In World Championships