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AFI Announces Six-member Indian Team For World Cross Country Championships

By IANS News March 23, 2024 • 13:38 PM View: 741

World Cross Country Championships: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Saturday announced a six-member Indian team, set to compete at the prestigious World Cross Country Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, on March 30.

The team comprises top-notch athletes, including Asian Games medalists and national champions, ready to take on the challenge on the global stage.

In the men's section, the lineup boasts the likes of Kartik Kumar, the Asian Games 10,000m silver medalist, along with bronze medalist Gulveer Singh and national champion Hemraj Gujjar. Gulveer Singh, in particular, has been making headlines with his remarkable performances, recently shattering a 16-year-old national record in the men’s 10,000m event.

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