World Athletics Championships 2025, Day 1: Indians in action, schedule, live streaming info
India will begin its campaign at the 2025 edition of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Saturday with race walkers competing directly in the finals.
In the morning session, Ram Baboo, Sandeep Kumar and Priyanka Goswami will feature in the 35km race walk events.
In the evening session, Pooja will be running in the second heat of women’s 1500m.
India’s 19-member squad comprises of 14 men and five women across 15 events.
Here’s the full schedule of Indian athletes in action on Day 1 of World Athletics Championships 2025
4 a.m. – Men’s 35km Race Walk – Ram Baboo, Sandeep Kumar
4 a.m. – Women’s 35km Race Walk – Priyanka Goswami
4:30 p.m. – Women’s 1500m, Heat 2 – Pooja
Where to watch World Athletics Championships 2025 in India?
The live telecast of the World Athletics Championships 2025 will be available in India on the Star Sports Network while the live streaming will be available on JioHotstar app/website.
Full Indian squad for World Athletics Championships 2025
Men
Neeraj Chopra (javelin throw), Sachin Yadav (javelin throw), Yash Vir Singh (javelin throw), Rohit Yadav (javelin throw), Gulveer Singh (5000m, 10000m), Praveen Chithravel (triple jump), Abdulla Aboobacker (triple jump), Murali Sreeshankar (long jump), Sarvesh Kushare (high jump), Animesh Kujur (200m), Tejas Shirse (110m hurdles), Servin Sebastian (20km race walk), Ram Baboo (35km race walk), Sandeep Kumar (35km race walk)
Women
Annu Rani (javelin throw), Parul Chaudhary (3000m steeplechase), Ankita Dhyani (3000m steeplechase), Pooja (800m, 1500m), Priyanka Goswami (35km race walk)
Published on Sep 12, 2025