Long -awaited athletic events at 2025 National Games will take the Central stage from 8 to 12 February at the Athletics Ground ganga, MPSC. Competition is expected to draw some of the best athletes from all over the country.
While some of the biggest Indian names, including the Olympic gold medal, Neeraj Chopra, decided to focus on their international obligations, the tournament can still boast a impressive setting.
Several experienced athletes, as well as promising young talent, will try to leave their mark. With national records in question and pride on the line, athletic events promise high -intensity action.
Here are the best 3 athletes at the 2025 national games to follow:
#3 Parul Chaudhary
Parul Chaudhary, ARJUNA Award, will compete in his third national games. A 3000 m specialist and 5000m events, she was one of the most dominant Indian distance runners in recent years.
She won gold at the 2022 national games and eager to add another to her. Chaudhary holds more national records, including 9: 15.31 in 3000m Steeplechase, 15: 10.35 in 5000m and 8: 57.19 in 3000m. After competing at the Paris Olympics in 2024, she will aim to seek the upper stand.
#2 amiya Malik
Amiya Malik, an experienced sprinter, should appear in his fourth national games. He once held a national record in the 100m sprint with a time of 10.26 seconds, achieved at the 2016 Federation Cup in New Delhi.
In the upcoming tournament, they will compete in the 4x100m relay for Odisha. His latest appearance in the event took place at the 63rd National Athletics Championship 2024 in Bengaluru, where his team secured gold with a time of 39.65 seconds. Malik will want to repeat this effect and help their team win another podium.
#1 Srbani Nanda
The Srubani Nanda, a bronze medal of Commonwealth and Asian Championship, will also be a key candidate. This will be her fourth appearance in national games, and she remains a strong force in the 200 meter event.
With a personal best of 23.07 seconds in 2016, Nanda has been one of the most consistent Indian sprinters over the years. She recently won Silver at 200m at 63. National Open Athletics Championship 2024 with a time of 23.83 seconds. Her experience and a competitive edge make her a strong medal in the next tournament.
Edited by Sudeshna Bernerjee
