India’s top track and field athletes are gearing up for action at the prestigious Monaco Diamond League 2025 on Friday. The event will see Animesh Kujur, India’s fastest man, compete against Australia’s rising sprint star Gout Gout. Also featuring is long-distance sensation Avinash Sable, who will participate in his signature event, the men’s 3000m steeplechase.
When is the Monaco Diamond League 2025?
The Monaco Diamond League 2025 is scheduled for Friday, July 11. All events will take place at the iconic Stade Louis II stadium in Monaco.
Where to watch the Monaco Diamond League 2025?
For sports enthusiasts in India, the Monaco Diamond League 2025 will be available for live streaming. Viewers can catch all the action on the official Wanda Diamond League YouTube and Facebook channels.
Who are the Indian athletes taking part in Monaco Diamond League 2025?
India will be represented by two prominent athletes:
- Avinash Sable (Men’s 3000m Steeplechase): The National Record holder with a personal best of 8:09.91, Sable will be aiming for a strong performance after facing setbacks in the Xiamen and Shanghai legs of the Diamond League earlier this year.
- Animesh Kujur (Men’s U-23 Exhibition 200m): Fresh off setting the National Record in the 100m, Kujur will compete in an Under-23 exhibition 200m race. He also holds the 200m National Record with a time of 20.32 seconds.5 His opponent, Australia’s Gout Gout, holds his country’s National Record in the 200m at 20.02 seconds, setting the stage for an exciting contest.
When are the Indian athletes starting their events?
Mark your calendars for these key timings:
- Animesh Kujur’s men’s U-23 200m race is scheduled for 11:17 PM IST on Friday.
- Avinash Sable’s men’s 3000m steeplechase will begin at 1:04 AM IST on Saturday, July 12.
Who are the international athletes to look out for in the Monaco Diamond League?
The Monaco Diamond League will feature a galaxy of international track and field stars:
- Armand Duplantis (Men’s Pole Vault): The Swedish sensation and serial world record breaker will be showcasing his aerial prowess.
- Femke Bol (Women’s 400m Hurdles): The Dutch runner and Olympic bronze medalist from Paris will be a key athlete to watch in her event.
- Julian Alfred (Women’s 100m): The Olympic champion from Saint Lucia is set to compete in the highly anticipated women’s 100m.
- Noah Lyles (Men’s 200m): The reigning 100m Olympic champion will make his return to action in the 200m, where he will face off against Botswana’s Olympic 200m champion, Letsile Tebogo, promising a thrilling sprint showdown.
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