Just a week ago Yared Nguse of USA Olympic bronze medalist from the Paris Olympics in 2024, was immediately followed by Jakob Ingebrigtsen in France last night who clocked 3:45.14 to add to his illustrious list of world records and medals.
This completely contrasts most Indian athletes who competed in the National Games at Uttarakhand this week. There was only one record set by Dev Meena in pole vault for men. Many athletes reportedly said we could not clock out best as we are in our office season training.
Top Indian athlete Jyothi Yarraji said in an interview that she only competed to win monetary awards declared by a state. This is despite her being a reliance foundation athlete. The above world-class athletes will continue to improve and no surprise that Indian athletes barring Neeraj Chopra will not be on the odium at the world athletics championships in Tokyo in September 2025. Reminds me of a saying Not failure but low aim is a crime
