The competitors for the Final leg of the Indian Athletics Series being held under the aegis of AFI (Athletics Federation of India) in New Delhi will be invited as per ranking in their respective events, says AFI President Bahadur Singh Sagoo.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe Final leg of the Indian Athletics Series will be conducted in thirty-one events, including 16 in the women\u2019s group,\u201d the AFI President added. \u201cTop eight athletes as per their ranking in each of the track and field events are eligible to compete in the Grand Final.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the men's and women\u2019s 1500m and 3000m steeplechase, says Sagoo, the top 12 ranked athletes will be eligible to compete.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe AFI has sent an invitation to eligible athletes. The deadline to confirm entries is August 10,\u201d the AFI President said on Tuesday. \u201cIf any of the top eight ranked athletes doesn\u2019t confirm their participation, then the next best ranked athlete from among the four reserve players will be eligible to compete in the Final leg.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Several national record holders and Olympians are ranked No 1 in their respective events halfway through an exciting 2026 season. Ranking is based on the performance of the athletes till the 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships held between June 24 and 28 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Olympic and World Champion, Neeraj Chopra (85.69m) is ranked second in men\u2019s javelin behind Rohit Yadav (87.05m). India\u2019s fastest male sprinter and national record holder Gurindervir Singh is ranked No 1 in the men\u2019s 100m while Animesh Kujur is top-ranked in the 200m. Vishal TK, national record holder, is ranked No 1 in 400m. Sarvesh Anil Kushare, the newly crowned champion, is leading the field in men's high jump. With a season best of 8.38m, Sreeshankar Murali is No 1 in men\u2019s long jump.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the women\u2019s group, Vithya Ramraj is ranked No 1 in 400m and 400m hurdles. Middle distance runner Pooja is leading the field in 800m and 1500m. Praul Chaudhary is ranked No 1 in women\u2019s 3000m steeplechase.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sprinter-cum-hurdler Jyoti Yarraji\u2019s season best of 12.99 seconds has earned her No 1 position in the women\u2019s 100m hurdles. Indomitable Pooja Singh is ranked No 1 in women\u2019s high jump and Ancy Sojan is top-ranked in women\u2019s long jump.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The top six athletes in each event will be eligible for prize money -- the winner getting richer by Rs. 1,00,000.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
List of events:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The top six athletes in each event will be eligible for prize money -- the winner getting richer by Rs. 1,00,000.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Women: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m steeplechase, 100m hurdles, 400m hurdles, high jump, long jump, triple jump, pole vault, shot put, hammer throw, discus throw, javelin throw.<\/p>\r\n\r\n