The long -awaited athletics events at the National Games 2025 will occupy the front of the stage from February 8 to 12 at the Ganga Athletics Ground, MPSC. Competition should attract some of the best athletics athletes across the country.
While some of the biggest names in India, including the Olympic gold medalist, Neeraj Chopra, have chosen to focus on their international commitments, the tournament still has an impressive program.
Several experienced athletes, as well as promising young talents, will seek to leave their brand. With the national records at stake and the pride of the line, athletics events promise high intensity action.
Here are the 3 best athletes of the National Games 2025 to monitor:
# 3 byUul Chaudhary
Byul Chaudhary, an Arjuna winner, will participate in his third national games. Specialist in the 3000m steeplechase and 5,000m, it has been one of the most dominant long distance runners in India in recent years.
She won gold at the national games of 2022 and will be impatient to add another to her count. CHAPHARY holds several national records, including 9: 15.31 in the 3000m steeplechase, 15: 10.35 in the 5000m and 8: 57.19 in the 3000m. Having contributed to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, it will aim to claim the best podium.
# 2 Amiya Malik
Amiya Malik, a seasoned sprinter, is expected to appear in his fourth national games. He owned the national record in the 100m of 10.26 seconds, he reached the 2016 Federation Cup in New Delhi.
In the next tournament, he will participate in the 4x100m relay for Odisha. His last performance in the event occurred at the 63rd national athletics championships opened in 2024 in Bengaluru, where his team obtained gold with a time of 39.65 seconds. Malik will seek to reproduce this performance and help his team win another podium.
# 1 Srabani Nanda
Srabani Nanda, bronze medalist from Commonwealth and Asian, will also be a key competitor. It will be its fourth appearance of national games, and it remains a strong force in the 200m event.
With a personal record of 23.07 seconds in 2016, Nanda was one of India’s most consistent sprinters over the years. She recently won the money at the 200m in the 63rd national athletics championship open 2024 with a time of 23.83 seconds. Her experience and her competitive advantage make her a strong medal of hope in the next tournament.