Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Indian Open 2025: Qualification Standards Announced
Imagine a big sports party called the Indian Open, where athletes from different countries come to run, jump, and throw things.
The people in charge of the sports in India announced how athletes can join this party.
They have to be really good at their sport to get in!
The party will happen in a stadium in Bhubaneswar on August 10.
Many athletes are expected to come and compete in various games.
This is a big deal because it's like a smaller version of the Olympics and a chance for athletes to show off their skills.
Even though it's exciting, a famous athlete named Neeraj Chopra won't be there this time.
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) announced qualification standards for the Indian Open 2025.
The Indian Open 2025 will be a World Athletics Continental Tour meet.
The event will be held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on August 10.
Over 150 athletes from more than 10 countries are expected to participate.
Neeraj Chopra will not be participating in this edition.
- Who
- Athletes aiming to participate in the meet, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).
- What
- The Indian Open 2025, a World Athletics Continental Tour meet.
- When
- August 10, 2025.
- Where
- Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
- Why
- To provide a platform for athletes to compete and qualify for other events.
- Event Name
- Indian Open 2025
- Type
- World Athletics Continental Tour meet
- Location
- Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar
- Date
- August 10
- Expected Athletes
- More than 150 from over 10 countries
- Disciplines
- 20