Tejaswin replaces Arokya Rajeev, who was part of the men’s 400m relay team. Arokya Rajeev was dropped after failing to perform well, including in training matches.
Delhi, First Published Jul 23, 2022, 9:12 PM IST
Delhi: India’s high jumper Tejaswin Shankar can compete in the Commonwealth Games. Tejaswin Shankar, who was not included in the team in the first phase, got a court order and joined the Indian team. Due to the delay, the Commonwealth authorities rejected the request for inclusion, but later decided to give the opportunity.
Tejaswin Shankar was included in the athletics team in place of Arokya Rajeev, who was earlier in the relay team. The Commonwealth Games authorities agreed to the demand of the Indian Olympic Association, although the law states that only athletes of the same category should be given a chance to substitute. 23-year-old Tejaswin Shankar is the national record holder.
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Tejaswin replaces Arokya Rajeev, who was part of the men’s 400m relay team. Arokya Rajeev was dropped after failing to perform well, including in training matches. Apart from Tejaswin, the Malayalee player MV Jilnak was also given last minute permission by the organizing committee to compete in the Commonwealth Games. Jilna is competing in 4*100m relay. Jilna was included in the team as a replacement for Sekar Dhanalakshmi who failed the doping test.
A 322-member Indian contingent will participate in the Commonwealth Games starting in Birmingham, England later this month. India’s jumbo team consists of 215 athletes, 107 officials and support staff. The Commonwealth Games are from July 28 to August 8. In the 2018 Gold Coast Games, India finished third behind Australia and England in the medal hunt.
Last Updated Jul 23, 2022, 9:12 PM IST
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