Ranchi to Host Federation Cup as Selection Trial for Asian U23 Championships
Federation Cup In Ranchi To Serve As selection Trial For Asian U23 Athletics Championships
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The Federation Cup National Senior Athletics Competition will take place from May 22 to 25 in Ranchi, serving as a selection trial for the inaugural Asian U23 Athletics Championships in Ordos, China from July 9 to 12. Athletes aged 20 to 22 are eligible, with qualification standards set below junior national records.
- 01The competition will be held from May 22 to 25, 2024, in Ranchi, India.
- 02The Asian U23 Athletics Championships will occur from July 9 to 12, 2024, in Ordos, China.
- 03Qualification standards for men include a 100m time of 10.52 seconds and a javelin throw of 74.00 meters.
- 04For women, the 100m hurdle qualification time is set at 13.73 seconds and the high jump at 1.75 meters.
- 05The Ranchi event is the last chance for athletes to qualify for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, scheduled from July 23 to August 2, 2024.
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The Federation Cup National Senior Athletics Competition is set to take place in Ranchi, India, from May 22 to 25, 2024. This event will serve as a selection trial for the inaugural Asian U23 Athletics Championships, which will be held in Ordos, China, from July 9 to 12, 2024. Athletes aged 20 to 22 as of December 31, 2026, are eligible for selection according to the guidelines established by the Asian Athletics Association. The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has established qualification standards for the championships, which are notably lower than existing junior national records. For men, key qualifying marks include 10.52 seconds for the 100m and 74.00 meters for the javelin throw. For women, the standards include 11.75 seconds for the 100m and 1.75 meters for the high jump. The Ranchi competition is also critical as it represents the final domestic opportunity for athletes to secure spots for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, occurring from July 23 to August 2, 2024.
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This event provides a crucial platform for athletes to qualify for international competitions, impacting their careers and opportunities.
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