Josh Kerr is back in the spotlight this weekend, aiming to add another world indoor 3000m title to his growing medal collection. The 28-year-old comes into the championships with experience, determination, and a clear goal: claim his third global gold across indoor and outdoor competitions.

Kerr’s journey hasn’t been without obstacles. At the World Championships in Tokyo, he suffered a serious calf injury during the 1500m final, forcing him to reassess his season and training approach. Despite this setback, he has bounced back, with his sights firmly set on victory in the 3000m.

This year’s field promises a stern test. Kerr will face formidable competitors, including Cole Hocker, Yared Nuguse, and Geordie Beamish, all of whom will push him to the limits.

His previous achievements — gold at the 2023 World Championships and the 2024 World Indoor Championships — provide both confidence and motivation. With another indoor world title on the line, all eyes will be on Kerr to see if he can turn resilience into another golden moment. The countdown is on for a thrilling race that could cement his legacy in middle-distance running.

The Athletics Federation of India has released the event-wise bib list for the upcoming Open 400m meet, setting the stage for a highly competitive men’s quarter-mile race.

A total of 67 athletes are set to compete, including leading names such as Rajesh Ramesh, Amoj Jacob, Muhammed Anas Yahiya, and Muhammed Ajmal.

The field also features strong contenders like Dharamveer, Tushar Manna, and Mijo Chacko, adding further depth to the competition.

The race carries significant importance as it will play a key role in finalising India’s men’s 4x400m relay team for the Invitational Relay in Chandigarh on March 28.

At present, India is ranked 26th in the World Relays standings, with a best time of 3:03.67, recorded at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025.

To move into the qualification zone, the team will need to surpass Mexico’s benchmark of 3:03.47, making the Trivandrum meet a crucial opportunity for selection and performance.

The Athletics Federation of India has released the event-wise bib list for the upcoming Open 400m meet, setting the stage for a highly competitive men’s quarter-mile race.

A total of 67 athletes are set to compete, including leading names such as Rajesh Ramesh, Amoj Jacob, Muhammed Anas Yahiya, and Muhammed Ajmal.

The field also features strong contenders like Dharamveer, Tushar Manna, and Mijo Chacko, adding further depth to the competition.

The race carries significant importance as it will play a key role in finalising India’s men’s 4x400m relay team for the Invitational Relay in Chandigarh on March 28.

At present, India is ranked 26th in the World Relays standings, with a best time of 3:03.67, recorded at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025.

To move into the qualification zone, the team will need to surpass Mexico’s benchmark of 3:03.47, making the Trivandrum meet a crucial opportunity for selection and performance.

Several top names are set to miss the women’s 400m race at the upcoming Open 400m meet scheduled for March 21 at NCOE Trivandrum, as per the AFI bib list.

Key absentees include Rupal, Subha Venkatesan, Jisna Mathew, Kiran Pahal, and Neeru Pathak.

Despite the missing names, the field still features several prominent athletes. Jyothika Sri Dandi, the second-fastest Indian quarter-miler of 2024, returns after missing last season due to injury.

Also on the start list are national record holder Hima Das, last season’s fastest Indian quarter-miler Aishwarya Mishra, along with experienced runners Vithya Ramraj, Prachi, and Poovamma.

The competition holds added importance as it will play a key role in finalising India’s squad for the Invitational Relay in Chandigarh on March 28.

Currently, India’s women’s 4x400m relay team is ranked 25th in the World Relays standings, just outside the qualification zone. Their best time stands at 3:34.18, recorded at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025.

To break into the top 24 and secure qualification, the team will need to surpass Colombia’s benchmark of 3:33.29 — setting the stage for a high-stakes race in Trivandrum.

Asian Championships medallist Sachin Yadav is all set to kick off his 2026 competitive season at the Indian Athletics Series – 3, scheduled to take place in New Delhi on April 11.

Confirming the schedule, Sachin’s coach Naval Singh shared that the upcoming event will mark the athlete’s first appearance of the season. Following the Delhi meet, the javelin thrower will compete at the National Federation Cup Athletics Championships, which will be held in Ranchi.

Sachin Yadav last competed at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where he delivered an impressive performance. The Indian thrower finished fourth and registered a personal best throw of 86.27m, marking one of the standout moments of his career so far.

With a strong finish to his last international outing and momentum on his side, Sachin will be aiming to begin the 2026 season on a high note as he prepares for another important year in global athletics.

Gulveer Singh delivered a historic performance at the NYRR United Airlines NYC Half, finishing third with a time of 59:42 to set a new Indian half marathon national record.

With this run, Gulveer became the first Indian ever to break the 60-minute barrier in the half marathon — a landmark achievement in Indian distance running.

The performance further cements his dominance across long-distance events, as he now holds India’s national records in the 3000m, 5000m, 10000m, and the half marathon.

A breakthrough moment that signals a new era for Indian endurance running on the global stage.

Abdulla Aboobacker started his season by winning gold at the Indian Open Jumps, registering a jump of 16.83m.

Meanwhile, India’s national record holder Praveen Chithravel settled for silver with 16.78m.

Gailey Venister claimed bronze, registering a lifetime best jump of 16.48m in Men’s Triple Jump.