Archive · 13 Sep 2025
India's Race Walkers Disappoint at World Athletics Championships
The World Athletics Championships started in Tokyo, and the Indian team had a tough start.
In the 35km race walk, Sandeep Kumar and Priyanka Goswami finished in 23rd and 24th place, respectively.
Ram Baboo, another Indian athlete, was disqualified because he broke the race walking rules.
These rules are about keeping at least one foot on the ground and not bending your supporting leg.
Ram Baboo holds the national record for the event and finished 27th in a previous championship.
Indian athletes competed in the 35km race walk at the World Athletics Championships.
Sandeep Kumar and Priyanka Goswami finished 23rd and 24th, respectively.
Ram Baboo was disqualified due to rule violations.
Ram Baboo had previously placed 27th in a past championship.
Ram Baboo holds the national record.
- Who
- Indian race walkers Sandeep Kumar, Priyanka Goswami, and Ram Baboo.
- What
- Participated in the 35km race walk at the World Athletics Championships.
- When
- On the opening day of the World Athletics Championships.
- Where
- Tokyo.
- Why
- To compete in the World Athletics Championships.
- Event
- World Athletics Championships
- Location
- Tokyo
- Indian Athletes
- Sandeep Kumar, Priyanka Goswami, Ram Baboo, and Gulveer
- Sandeep Kumar & Priyanka
- 23rd & 24th in 35km race walk
- Ram Baboo
- Disqualified (4 red cards)
- Ram Baboo's Previous Rank
- 27th in Budapest (2 years ago)
- Ram Baboo's Record
- National record holder (2:29:56)