World Athletics Championships 2025: Schedule, Venue, Indian Contingent, Live Streaming, Telecast Details and All You Need to Know About the 20th Edition Track and Field Events
The World Athletics Championships 2025 will be held in the beautiful capital city of Tokyo, Japan. The grand World Athletics Championships 2025 is organized to be held from September 13 to September 21. Scroll below for schedule, venue, live streaming, live telecast details, and full list of the 19-athlete Indian contingent participating.
World Athletics Championships 2025 is set to be the 20th edition of the multi-sport tournament, where the best of the track and field athletes around the world will be competing to become the best of the best. The World Athletics Championships 2025 will be held in the beautiful capital city Tokyo, Japan. The grand World Athletics Championships 2025 is organized to be held from September 13 to September 21. List of Indian Athletes Participating at World Athletics Championships 2025, Check Full Indian Contingent for Mega Event in Tokyo.
On Sunday, August 31, the Athletics Federation of India had officially announced the Indian contingent for the World Athletics Championships 2025. This year, a total of 19 athletes will be representing India at the world stage. The 19-member Indian contingent comprises 14 men, five women, participating in 15 events. Neeraj Chopra, winner in the Javelin Throw in the World Athletics Championships 2023, is also one of these 19. In the previous edition held in Budapest in 2023, India had 28 athletes representing them, so a dip in numbers can be felt this year. Neeraj Chopra To Spearhead Indiaâs 19-Member Contingent at World Athletics Championships 2025.
World Athletics Championships 2025 Full India Schedule
As mentioned earlier, the World Athletics Championships 2025 is organized to be held from September 13 to September 21. During the event, the Indian contingent will be participating in 15 events.
| Date | Time (IST) | Event |
|---|---|---|
| September 13 | 04:30 | Menâs & Womenâs 35km Race Walk Final |
| September 13 | 16:20 | Womenâs 1500m Heats |
| September 14 | 15:10 | Menâs High Jump Qualification |
| September 14 | 17:35 | Womenâs 1500m Semi-Finals |
| September 14 | 18:00 | Menâs 10,000m Final |
| September 15 | 05:45 | Womenâs 3000m Steeplechase Heats |
| September 15 | 16:10 | Menâs Long Jump Qualification |
| September 15 | 16:50 | Menâs 110m Hurdles Heats |
| September 16 | 17:05 | Menâs High Jump Final |
| September 16 | 17:10 | Menâs 110m Hurdles Semi-Finals |
| September 16 | 18:35 | Womenâs 1500m Final |
| September 16 | 18:50 | Menâs 110m Hurdles Final |
| September 17 | 15:35 | Menâs Triple Jump Qualification |
| September 17 | 15:40 | Menâs Javelin Throw Qualification (Group A) |
| September 17 | 16:45 | Menâs 200m Heats |
| September 17 | 17:15 | Menâs Javelin Throw Qualification (Group B) |
| September 17 | 17:20 | Menâs Long Jump Final |
| September 17 | 18:27 | Womenâs 3000m Steeplechase Final |
| September 18 | 15:53 | Menâs Javelin Throw Final |
| September 18 | 16:25 | Womenâs 800m Heats |
| September 18 | 17:32 | Menâs 200m Semi-Final |
| September 18 | 18:15 | Menâs 800m Semi-Final |
| September 19 | 16:35 | Menâs 5000m Heats |
| September 19 | 17:15 | Womenâs 800m Semi-Final |
| September 19 | 17:20 | Menâs Triple Jump Final |
| September 19 | 18:36 | Menâs 200m Final |
| September 20 | 04:00 | Womenâs 20km Race Walk Final |
| September 20 | 06:20 | Menâs 20km Race Walk Final |
| September 20 | 17:35 | Womenâs Javelin Throw Final |
| September 20 | 17:59 | Womenâs 5000m Final |
| September 20 | 18:52 | Menâs 800m Final |
| September 21 | 16:05 | Womenâs 800m Final |
| September 21 | 16:20 | Menâs 5000m Final |
World Athletics Championships 2025 Venue
The World Athletics Championships 2025 games will be held at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan.
World Athletics Championships 2025 Indian Contingent: Full List
Men
| # | Athlete | Event(s) | Qualified by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neeraj Chopra | Menâs Javelin Throw | Wild Card (Defending Champion) |
| 2 | Sachin Yadav | Menâs Javelin Throw | World Rankings |
| 3 | Yashvir Singh | Menâs Javelin Throw | World Rankings |
| 4 | Rohit Yadav | Menâs Javelin Throw | World Rankings |
| 5 | Praveen Chitravel | Menâs Triple Jump | Entry Standard |
| 6 | Abdulla Aboobacker | Menâs Triple Jump | World Rankings |
| 7 | Murali Sreeshankar | Menâs Long Jump | World Rankings |
| 8 | Sarvesh Kushare | Menâs High Jump | World Rankings |
| 9 | Animesh Kujur | Menâs 200m | World Rankings |
| 10 | Gulveer Singh | Menâs 5000m and Men's 10000m | Entry Standard |
| 11 | Tejas Shirse | Menâs 110m Hurdles | Invitation |
| 12 | Servin Sebastian | Menâs 20km Race Walk | World Rankings |
| 13 | Sandeep Kumar | Menâs 35km Race Walk | Invitation |
| 14 | Ram Baboo | Menâs 35km Race Walk | World Rankings |
Women
| # | Athlete | Event(s) | Qualified by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Parul Chaudhary | Womenâs 3000m Steeplechase | Entry Standard |
| 16 | Ankita Dhyani | Womenâs 3000m Steeplechase | World Rankings |
| 17 | Pooja | Womenâs 1500m, Women's 800m | World Rankings |
| 18 | Annu Rani | Womenâs Javelin Throw | World Rankings |
| 19 | Priyanka Goswami | Womenâs 35km Race Walk | World Rankings |
World Athletics Championships 2025 Live Telecast
Star Sports Network have the official broadcasting rights for the World Athletics Championships 2025 in India. So, live telecast viewing options of the World Athletics Championships 2025 will be available on Star Sports Select 1 and Star Sports Select 2 TV channels. Is Neeraj Chopra Participating in World Athletics Championships 2025? Check Out Two-Time Olympic Medallist's Availability For 20th Edition of International Track and Field Event In Tokyo.
World Athletics Championships 2025 Live Streaming
Fans will also have online viewing options of the World Athletics Championships 2025 games. In India, JioHotstar will be live-streaming the World Athletics Championships 2025.
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