Andrew Amsan

The 'start' is an area where he needs to improve, as was evident in the 100m finals. “With my physique, it is not that easy. Shorter runners can get off the block with much ease," the six-foot two inch tall athlete said.

Welsh coach James Hillier has turned the Aurangabad athlete from a headstrong youngster to one targeting qualification for Paris Olympics.

Andhra hurdler still likely to make the cut for Paris and recent change in technique should help her cut down her timing even further

As things stand, 18 athletes have achieved the direct qualification marks from various events including the relay and race walk and 16 will finally board the flight to Paris.

If a strained relationship with family wasn't difficult enough, constant injuries made life tougher for the 24-year-old runner.

For Khan, competing in India after almost a year, also gives him an opportunity to visit home and enjoy his favourite meal- dal and sabji

Sable says he has rectified the mistakes he used to make earlier and that he's gunning for a podium finish in Paris.

It was just enough for third spot as Sahil Silwal made a personal-best throw of 81.81m. Vikant Malik took the silver medal with an 81.74m hurl.

Ruptured knee tendon was like he had been in a car crash, but post surgery Kerala youngster is already charting his path back to action

Tamil Nadu Abinaya Rajarajan girl clocked 11.62 seconds at Youth Nationals, but disappointed at not bettering double Asian Games medallist Dutee Chand's timing.