Full list of Indian athletes who have qualified for World Athletics Championships 2025

Many top Indian athletes have confirmed their place in the World Athletics Championships 2025.

The countdown has begun for the 20th edition of the World Athletics Championships scheduled to take place from September 13 to 21, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan.

The event will take place at the iconic National Stadium, which was originally renovated for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. This marks the third time Japan will host the prestigious global meet, following Tokyo in 1991 and Osaka in 2007.

To earn a spot at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25, athletes must either meet strict entry standards or rank high enough in the World Athletics global rankings for their event. This dual-route qualification system ensures that only the world’s best players can reach the sport’s biggest stage.

Athletes can qualify by achieving specific performance benchmarks — times, distances, or scores set by World Athletics within a designated qualification period.

Those who don’t meet these direct standards still have a chance through the World Rankings route, which evaluates an athlete’s top performances, the level of competitions they participated in, and the consistency shown over time.

Qualification periods vary by discipline, with longer windows for marathons and race walks, and typically one year for track and field events. As Tokyo prepares to host the world’s finest in athletics, India’s strongest track and field athletes are set to compete at the highest level.

Indian athletes who qualified for World Athletics Championships 2025-

1. Parul Chaudhary 

Parul Chaudhary has qualified for the women’s 3000m steeplechase by meeting the entry standard. She clocked an impressive 9:12.46 at the Gumi Civic Stadium in Gumi, South Korea, on 30 May 2025, a performance that firmly stamped her place among the world’s elite in the event.

2. Annu Rani

Annu Rani has secured her spot for the women’s javelin throw through the World Rankings quota. Ranked 36th in the world, Annu continues to be a consistent performer on the global stage and remains one of India’s most reliable athletes in field events.

3. Priyanka Goswami

Priyanka Goswami has qualified for the women’s 35km race walk via the World Rankings quota. Ranked 23rd in the world, she stands as a strong contender

4. Nandini Agasara 

Nandini Agasara has provisionally qualified for the women’s heptathlon at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 by winning the Asian Championship title. She secured her berth with a total of 5941 points at the Gumi Civic Stadium in South Korea on 30 May 2025.

5. Gulveer Singh 

Gulveer Singh has qualified for the men’s 5000m as he clocked a sensational 12:59.77 at the Boston University Track & Tennis Center in the USA on 21 February 2025, breaking the 13-minute barrier.

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His performance not only secured his qualification but also earned him the Asian Champion title, making him one of India’s brightest distance running prospects.

6. Avinash Sable

Avinash Sable qualified for the men’s 3000m steeplechase by meeting the entry standard with a strong 8:14.18 performance at the Stade de France in Paris on August 7, 2024.

However, in an unfortunate turn of events, Sable suffered an ACL injury during the Monaco Diamond League earlier this month. Having undergone surgery, he is ruled out of the championships, dealing a major blow to India’s medal hopes in the steeplechase.

7. Praveen Chithravel

Praveen Chithravel has sealed his place at the World Athletics Championships in the men’s triple jump by achieving the entry standard.

He recorded a jump of 17.37m (+0.6 wind) at Maharaja’s College Ground, Kochi, on April 24, 2025, which helped him secure his place.

8. Abdulla Aboobacker Narangolintevida

Abdulla has qualified for the men’s triple jump through the World Rankings quota, currently ranked 29th in the world with 1175 points. A consistent performer on the Asian circuit, his inclusion strengthens India’s triple jump presence in the games.

9. Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra, the defending world champion, will return in Tokyo 2025 with a wild card entry in the men’s javelin throw. As the reigning champion, Neeraj automatically qualifies to defend his title, and all eyes will be on him as he aims to extend his dominance on the global stage.

10. Sachin Yadav 

Sachin Yadav has earned his place at the championships through the World Rankings quota, currently ranked 21st in the world with 1182 points. His steady performances over the season have elevated him into India’s growing elite lineup in javelin.

11. Yashvir Singh 

Yashvir also qualifies via the World Rankings quota, holding the 36th position globally with 1136 points. His inclusion gives India a strong trio in the javelin throw, a discipline where the country has emerged as a serious global contender.

12. Ram Baboo

Ram Baboo has qualified for the men’s 35km race walk through the World Rankings quota by currently sitting at 50th in the world. Known for his grit and stamina, Ram remains a prominent figure in India’s long-distance race walking event.

13. Sandeep Kumar

Sandeep, a veteran in India’s race walking circuit, joins the Tokyo-bound team by also qualifying via the World Rankings quota. He is ranked 51st globally, and his experience will be vital in navigating the demanding 35km event at the World Championships.

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14. Ankita Dhyani

Indian long-distance runner Ankita Dhyani who recently dominated the field at the National Inter-State Championships, securing gold qualified for the women’s 3000m steeplechase. Her stellar performance in Israel earned her a spot at the World Athletics Championships, where she won the women’s 2000m steeplechase at the Grand Slam Jerusalem 2025 athletics meet, breaking the national record with a time of 6:13.92.

15. Annu Rani

The Indian women javelin thrower Annu Rani has secured her spot for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo via the World Rankings quota. She consistently threw over 60 meters recently, including a 62.59m season-best, which improved her ranking to 28th, comfortably within the 36 available qualification spots. This marks her fifth consecutive appearance at the championships.

16. Animesh Kujur

The Indian sprinter Animesh Kujur earned a spot in Tokyo by winning the gold medal in the men’s 200m at the National Inter-State Athletics Championship in Chennai in August 2025. He clocked a time of 20.63 seconds, which was a meet record. With this qualification, Kujur made history by becoming the first-ever male Indian sprinter to qualify for the event. 

17. Servin Sebastian

Servin Sebastian has qualified through the World Rankings quota for the men’s 20km race walk. Although he didn’t meet the direct entry standard of 1:19:20, his stellar 2025 season featuring a bronze medal at the Asian Athletics Championships, boosted his ranking to 37th, securing him a spot among the 50 allocated berths.

18. Ram Baboo

Ram Baboo qualified for the 35km Race Walk event in Tokyo through the world ranking quota sitting at 30th at the time of qualification. His ranking was bolstered by performace at the Indian Open Race Walking Competition 2025, where he claimed gold in the men’s 35km event with the time of 2:32:53.50.

19. Akashdeep Singh

The Indian race walker Akshdeep Singh qualified for the 20km Race Walk event.

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