Archive · 23 Jul 2026
India's 36 Athletes Head to World U20 Championships
India is sending 36 young athletes to the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, USA.
The team includes 23 men and 13 women who will compete in 18 different track and field events.
Some of the key athletes are Pooja Singh, a senior national record holder in high jump, and Shahnavaz Khan, a promising long jumper.
The championships will take place from August 5 to 9.
This is a big opportunity for these young athletes to show their skills on an international stage.
India has announced a 36-member squad for the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, USA.
The team includes 23 men and 13 women who will compete in 18 track and field events.
Key athletes include Pooja Singh, a senior national record holder in high jump, and Shahnavaz Khan, a promising long jumper.
The championships will take place from August 5 to 9.
This event provides a significant opportunity for young Indian athletes to showcase their talents internationally.
- Who
- 36 Indian athletes, including Pooja Singh and Shahnavaz Khan
- What
- World Athletics U20 Championships
- When
- August 5 to 9
- Where
- Eugene, USA
- Why
- To compete in track and field events
Athlete Preparation
Event Organization
Training and Readiness
Athlete Preparation
Athletes have undergone rigorous training to prepare for the championships.
Event Organization
The event organizers have ensured top-notch facilities and conditions for the athletes.
- Event
- World Athletics U20 Championships
- Location
- Eugene, USA
- Dates
- August 5 to 9
- Indian Squad Size
- 36 members
- Men in Squad
- 23
- Women in Squad
- 13
- Events
- 18 track and field events
- Key Athletes
- Pooja Singh, Shahnavaz Khan