Following a successful outing at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships, a 34-member Indian contingent will compete at the Taiwan Athletics Open 2025, scheduled for June 7 and 8 in Taipei City.
The event is part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze (Category C) and presents another crucial international opportunity for Indian athletes ahead of the global summer season.
India’s roster includes several top-tier names, recent Asian medallists, and promising young talent across track, field, and relay events. For many, this competition will serve as both preparation and qualification for bigger meets, including the upcoming World Championships and Asian Games qualifiers.
Key Highlights and Storylines
The biggest spotlight will be on India’s women’s 4×100m relay team, fresh off a silver medal finish at the Asian Championships. The quartet of Srabani Nanda, Abinaya Rajarajan, Sneha S.S., and Nithya Gandhe clocked a season-best 43.86 seconds to finish second in Bangkok — ending a seven-year medal drought for India in the event.
With momentum on their side, they now aim to consolidate their form in Taipei. Their final is scheduled for June 7 at 5:50 PM local time (8:20 PM IST), and expectations are high as they take on regional rivals including Australia, Japan, and Chinese Taipei.
Full Schedule for Indian Athletes at Taiwan Athletics Open 2025
Saturday, June 7
- 12:00 PM – Women’s 100m Hurdles (Heats): Jyothi Yarraji, Pragyan Sahu
- 12:25 PM – Men’s 110m Hurdles (Heats): Tejas Shirse
- 2:00 PM – Men’s Triple Jump Final: Abdulla Aboobacker
- 2:25 PM – Women’s 1500m Final: Pooja
- 4:00 PM – Women’s 100m Hurdles Final: Jyothi Yarraji, Pragyan Sahu (Subject to qualification)
- 4:10 PM – Men’s 110m Hurdles Final: Tejas Shirse (Subject to qualification)
- 5:50 PM – Women’s 4×100m Relay Final: India
- 6:05 PM – Men’s 4×100m Relay Final: India
Sunday, June 8
- 12:00 PM – Women’s 400m Hurdles (Heats): Vithya Ramraj
- 12:30 PM – Men’s 400m Hurdles (Heats): Yashas Palaksha
- 1:00 PM – Women’s 800m (Heats): Pooja, Twinkle Chaudhary
- 1:15 PM – Men’s 800m (Heats): Mohammed Afsal, Anu Kumar, Krishan Kumar
- 2:00 PM – Men’s Javelin Throw Final: Rohit Yadav
- 3:00 PM – Women’s 400m Hurdles Final: Vithya Ramraj (Subject to qualification)
- 3:15 PM – Men’s 400m Hurdles Final: Yashas Palaksha (Subject to qualification)
- 3:35 PM – Women’s Long Jump Final: Shaili Singh, Ancy Sojan
- 3:45 PM – Women’s 800m Final: Pooja, Twinkle Chaudhary (Subject to qualification)
- 3:55 PM – Men’s 800m Final: Afsal, Anu, Krishan Kumar (Subject to qualification)
- 4:00 PM – Women’s Javelin Throw Final: Annu Rani
- 5:30 PM – Men’s 4×400m Relay Final: India
Notable Names to Watch
- Jyothi Yarraji, a top Asian sprint hurdler, returns in the 100m hurdles after narrowly missing gold in Bangkok.
- Abdulla Aboobacker, a Commonwealth silver medallist in triple jump, looks to reclaim rhythm after an injury-troubled 2024.
- Annu Rani, India’s national record holder in women’s javelin, will headline the field event on Sunday.
- Shaili Singh, long jump silver medallist at the 2021 U20 World Championships, will take on strong competition in her event.
International Participation
India won seven medals at the 2024 edition of this meet — three gold, three silver, and one bronze. That performance included standout wins in long jump, middle-distance events, and relays.
The 2025 edition promises tougher competition. Six athletes from Sri Lanka — including Aruna Darshana (200m/400m) and Dilhani Lekamge (javelin) — are in the fray, alongside a strong 28-member Australian U23 squad preparing in humid Taipei for a major overseas test. Other regional powers like Japan, South Korea, and Chinese Taipei are also fielding competitive teams.
Live Streaming Information
The Taiwan Athletics Open 2025 will be live streamed on ELTA Sports’ official YouTube channel, offering athletics fans in India and around the world access to both competition days.
- 📍 Date: June 7–8, 2025
- 📍 Time: Starting 12 PM local / 9:30 AM IST
- 📺 Live Stream: ELTA Sports on YouTube
For Indian athletes, the Taiwan Athletics Open offers a timely platform to build momentum, tweak technical flaws, and race against high-quality competition. With just weeks remaining before global qualification cutoffs and selection trials for upcoming championships, a good showing in Taipei could be decisive.
The mix of experienced campaigners like Annu Rani and Jyothi Yarraji, alongside rising names like Sneha S.S. and Pragyan Sahu, reflects India’s growing bench strength in track and field. The two-day meet will be a vital indicator of how India’s next generation is shaping up — both for 2025 and the long road to LA 2028.
