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12 hours ago
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Avinash Sable Undergoes ACL Surgery In Mumbai, To Miss World Championships
Last Updated: Asian Games gold medallist Avinash Sable has underwent ACL and meniscus surgery after an injury at Monaco Diamond League. Asian Games gold medallist athlete Avinash Sable on Tuesday underwent an ACL and meniscus surgery on his knee, after suffering the injuries during the recent Monaco Diamond League and will miss out on action for some time, with ACL injuries taking a few months to heal. The surgery means that Sable will miss out on the prestigious World Athletics Championships, which is set to be played in September in Tokyo. The 30-year-old Sable, the reigning Asian champion and a gold medallist in the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023, went under the knife at the Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. The procedure was performed under the care of well-known surgeon Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, who also treated Rishabh Pant after his accident. An ACL surgery takes at least six months to heal and it means that Sable will be ruled out of the World Championships and he will be able to come back to action only in 2026. The Commonwealth Games and Asian Games will be played next year. 'During the Monaco Diamond League, I suffered an ACL and meniscus injury to my right knee. It's a tough setback, but I'm determined to do the hard work and come back stronger," Sable posted on Instagram. 'I've completed my surgery under the expert care of Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala and his team at Kokilaben Hospital, to whom I'm grateful beyond words," Sable wrote. 'I also want to thank the Athletics Federation of India, TOPS, Sports Authority of India, the Inspire Institute of Sport, Nike and JSW Sports for standing by me during this period," Sable added. The national record holder sustained the injury because of a nasty fall during the Monaco Diamond League on July 11. The athlete ahead of Sable lost balance and went down during the water jump in the race, causing Sable to stumble as well. The Indian athlete was seen clutching his lower thigh area just at the back of the knee as he left the race. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
13 hours ago
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- The Hindu
Avinash Sable undergoes ACL surgery, doubtful for 2025 World Athletics Championships
India's national record holder in the 3000m steeplechase, Avinash Sable, has completed a successful surgery for an injury in his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus. However, the recovery period — usually six to eight weeks for a typical ACL injury — renders him doubtful for the World Athletics Championships, set to take place between September 13 and 21. 'During the Monaco Diamond League, I suffered an ACL and meniscus injury to my right knee. It's a tough setback, but I'm determined to do the hard work and come back stronger,' Sable wrote on Instagram. Sable failed to finish the men's 3000m steeplechase event in Monaco as he fell during the water jump early in the race. He was seen clutching his lower thigh area just at the back of the knee as he left the race. 'I've completed my surgery under the expert care of Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala and his team at Kokilaben Hospital, to whom I'm grateful beyond words,' Sable added. 'I also want to thank the Athletics Federation of India, TOPS, Sports Authority of India, the Inspire Institute of Sport, Nike and JSW Sports for standing by me during this period.' Sable, whose national record stands at 8 minutes 09.91 seconds, finished 13th in the Xiamen DL on April 16, was eighth in Keqiao — also in China — before a DNF in Monaco. Though the sports ministry had approved Sable's training in the USA to prepare for the World Championships, the surgery casts doubt on his availability at the event in Tokyo.
New Indian Express
18-07-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
India's top athlete Sable facing ACL issue, may miss World Championships
CHENNAI: In what could be a big setback for India, 3000m steeplechase national record holder Avinash Sable may miss the World Championships in Tokyo later this year. While an official confirmation may come soon, it is understood that the 30-year-old, who suffered a fall during the Monaco Diamond League last week, will head to a specialist soon. The Sports Authority of India (SAI) is keeping a very close watch and have been assisting him as well. According to several sources closely working with him, the initial diagnosis suggests an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. It is understood that preliminary investigations have been done and if the tear is serious, he is set to miss the Worlds. The ACL tear is a serious issue to sportspersons and it can take at least six months to recover, depending on the gravity of the injury. Like most top athletes in the country, this could land up in the chamber of Dinshaw Pardiwala, who was heading the medical team of Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics. India's leading sports surgeon is considered one of the best when dealing with sports injuries and has been associated with almost most Olympic and world championship medallists from India. It is understood that the SAI, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and his sponsors JSW Sports are working overtime to find the best possible solution for the steeplechaser. With two mega events slated for next year, Sable and his team would hope to get the injury healed as early as possible. With two major events — the Commonwealth Games slated for July-August next year and the Asian Games in September — the athlete will have a good time to recover. Sable, India's first steeplechaser to win silver at the Commonwealth Games last edition and current Asian champion, tumbled on the water hurdle at Monaco DL and was seen feeling the area behind his right knee. If fit, he will be a medal contender at both Commonwealth and Asian Games next year. He is one India's top performers at the Worlds and his absence will be felt. Another athlete who is making a return to competition after a long injury lay-off is Murali Sreeshankar, India's top long jumper and Commonwealth Games silver medallist. He, however, had a more serious patellar tendon rupture and had to miss action for 650 days.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Olympians among 400 athletes to compete in athletics meet today
Patna: Olympians Kishore Jena and Karan Pahal among the country's 400 top athletes will compete in the Indian Open Athletics Meet 2025 being organised at Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna on Saturday. The event is being held in Bihar for the first time, said DG-cum-chief executive officer of Bihar State Sports Authority (BSSA), Ravindran Shankaran, on Friday. Among the other top athletes to participate in the meet are former national record holder (100m, 200m) Amiya Malik, Asian silver medallist in javelin throw Sachin Yadav and two-time Asian bronze medallist in heptathlon Purnima Hembram. Animesh Kujur and Dev Meena, the national record holders in 100m, 200m and pole vault respectively, Asian medallist and Olympian Ankita Dhyani, India's first gold medallist in javelin throw in Asian U-18, Himanshu Jakhar, will also be seen in action. The meet is a part of the Athletics Federation of India's (AFI) decentralisation initiative aimed at expanding the competition to the far corners of the country and providing bigger platforms to the athletes closer to home, he said. The meet is being conducted by the AFI and Bihar Athletics Association under the BSSA supervision. Shankaran said an athletics track of international standards, as was used in the Paris Olympics, will be built in the Patliputra Sports Complex soon. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo Giving details about the athletics meet, Shankaran said the athletes will compete in 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, 10,000m, long jump, triple jump, shot put, discus throw and javelin throw events. He said 23 players from Bihar are also participating in this edition. Former director of Sports Authority Sanjay Kumar Sinha, secretary of Bihar Athletics Association, Liaquat Ali, and ME Shamsi of Athletics Federation of India, were present at the press conference.
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Business Standard
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
AFI sets qualifying marks for World Athletics Continental Tour event
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Thursday announced the qualification standards for the World Athletics Continental Tour event, scheduled to be held here on August 10. The Continental Tour is an annual series of track and field competitions held under the aegis of World Athletics and it forms the second tier of international one-day meetings after the prestigious Diamond League. The bronze-level Tour meet is below the gold and silver levels. Over 150 athletes from more than 10 countries are set to compete across 20 disciplines in the bronze-level global meet. Several top Indians will compete alongside foreign athletes, though the country's star javelin exponent and double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra will not be a part of the prestigious competition. Athletes from Turkmenistan, Bhutan, Philippines, South Korea, Malaysia, Iraq, Vietnam, the Republic of Cameroon, Sri Lanka, Iran and the Maldives will participate in the competition at the Kalinga Stadium. In the men's section, competitions will be held in 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 5000m, long jump, triple jump, javelin throw and 4x400m relay, while in the women's category, competitors will vie for honours in 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 100m hurdles, long jump, javelin throw, 4x400m relay. A mixed 4x400m relay event is also scheduled. The qualification standards set for men's and women's 100m are, 10.60 and 11:80 seconds, respectively. The qualification standards in other events are: Men -- 200m (21.30s), 400m (46.20s), 800m (1:48.50); 5000m (14:10.00); Long Jump (7.80m); Triple Jump (16.30m); Javelin (75.00m). Women -- 200m (23.50s); 400m (53.00s); 800m (2:05.00); 1500m (4:18.00); Long Jump (6.00m); 100m Hurdles (13.55s); Javelin (52.50m). "We look forward to hosting an event that celebrates both athletics excellence and cultural heritage and making this event a truly memorable experience," said AFI secretary Sandeep Mehta.
