Avinash Sable Finishes 11th in Steeplechase Final

India's Avinash Sable finished 11th in the men's 3000m steeplechase final at the Paris Olympics 2024, clocking 8:14.18 minutes. Parul Chaudhary achieved her season-best time of 9:23.39 in the women's 3000m steeplechase but failed to qualify for the final, finishing eighth in her heat. Kiran Pahal did not advance, finishing sixth in her women's 400m repechage round. In the men's long jump, Jeswin Aldrin could not qualify for the finals with a best attempt of 7.61m, falling short of the 8.15m qualification mark. Despite the setbacks, India’s contingent at Paris 2024 has seen many debutants and veterans alike, showcasing a mix of experience and youthful energy.