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India Gazette
11-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Indian men's and mixed 4x400m teams fail to qualify for World Athletics Relays 2025
Guangzhou [China], May 11 (ANI): The Indian men's team as well as the mixed 4x400m team failed to qualify for the finals in their respective events at the ongoing World Athletics Relays 2025 in Guangzhou, China on Saturday, according to Both teams finished fifth in their respective heats, missing out on a chance to secure early qualification for the World Athletics Championships 2025, set to be held in Tokyo this September. On the opening day, quotas were on offer to the top two teams in each heat in every relay event (except the 4x100m). The two teams also made the finals and will race for World Championships lane seeding and medals on Sunday. The Indian mixed team of Jay Kumar, Sneha Kolleri, Dharmveer Choudhary and Rupal clocked 3:16.85 in Heat 3. Great Britain & Northern Ireland (3:13.28) and South Africa (3:13.79) were the top two in the group. Overall, the Indian mixed team placed 15th among 21 teams. The United States posted a world-leading time of 3:11.37 in Heat 2 to clock the best time across heats. India's national record in the mixed 4x400m team event is 3:12.87s set at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships 2024 in Panchkula. The men's team of Santhosh Kumar Tamilarasan, Manu Thekkinalil Saji, Vishal Thennarasu Kayalvizhi and Mohit Kumar, meanwhile, recorded a time of 3:03.92 in Heat 4. France (3:00.30) and Kenya (3:00.88) secured qualification from the heat, while India finished 15th overall among all heats. South Africa topped the overall standings with a time of 3:00.00. India's national record in the men's 4x400m is 2:59.05, clocked at the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest. While the Indian teams missed their first opportunity to qualify, they will have a second shot on Sunday. All non-finalists will compete in additional qualifying heats, with the top two from each of the three groups securing World Championships berths. In case they fail to secure Tokyo 25 spots from Guangzhou, India can also qualify based on their position in the top performance lists during the qualification window, which runs from February 25, 2024, to August 24, 2025. Only two teams from the top lists from each event will make the cut. Olympians Amoj Jacob and Subha Venkatesan, who are part of the Indian relay squad, did not feature on Saturday. (ANI)
News18
10-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
World Athletics Relays: Indian Men's, Mixed 4x400m Teams Miss Worlds Qualification Mark
Published By : PTI Last Updated: The Indian mixed 4x400m quartet of Jay Kumar, Sneha Kolleri, Dharamveer Choudhary and Rupal Chaudhary clocked 3 minutes, 16.85 seconds to finish fifth in the seven-team heat. The Indian men's and mixed 4x400m teams missed out on direct qualification for the Tokyo World Championships later this year, finishing fifth in their respective heats on the first day of the World Athletics Relays on Saturday. Both teams, however, will get another chance to make the cut for the World Championships (September 13-21) on the concluding day of the meet on Sunday. The Indian mixed 4x400m quartet of Jay Kumar, Sneha Kolleri, Dharamveer Choudhary and Rupal Chaudhary clocked 3 minutes, 16.85 seconds to finish fifth in the seven-team heat number 3 on a rain-affected track. Though it was the season's best for an Indian mixed 4x400m team, it was well below the national record of 3:12.87. The top two finishers in each of the three heats, plus the two teams which have fastest times from among the remaining qualify for the World Championships and World Athletics Relays final to be held on Sunday. Though they failed to qualify for the final, the Indians will have another chance on Sunday to make the cut for the Tokyo World Championships. The Indian quartet will be up against Botswana, Italy, Germany, Uganda and Canada in heat number 2. The top three finishing teams in each of the two heats on Sunday qualify for the World Championships. India fielded a fresh team in the men's 4x400m relay, having left out the athletes that competed in the 2023 World Championships and the 2024 Olympics. The quartet of Jay Kumar, Santhosh Kumar Tamilarasan, Thekkinalil Saji Manu, Thennarasu Kayalvizhi Vishal and Mohit Kumar clocked 3:03.92 to finish fifth among six teams in heat number 4. The Indians ran the season's best time but well below the national record of 2:59.05. They also will have another chance to make the cut for the Tokyo World Championships on Sunday. Women's 4x100m and 4x400m relay, men's 4x100m and 4x400m relay, as well as mixed 4x100m and 4x400m relay, are being competed in the World Relays. The mixed 4x100m relay is being contested on the global stage for the first time in Guangzhou. One team per national federation can compete in each event and a maximum of eight athletes can be entered for each event. India have fielded teams in men's 4x400m and mixed 4x400m relays. The top 14 teams in each of the men's and women's 4x100m and 4x400m, plus the mixed 4x400m relay, will secure their place at the World Championships in Tokyo. The remaining two places in each event will be awarded based on top lists during the qualification period (February 25, 2024 to August 24, 2025). The top eight teams competing in the final in each of the six events will be awarded prize money, ranging from USD 2000 to USD 40,000.
Hindustan Times
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Long road to revival for men's relay team
New Delhi: It was only a couple of seasons ago that the Indian men's 4x400m relay team made headlines with a blistering run at the 2023 Budapest World Athletics Championships. India set an Asian record (2:59.05) in the heats, running neck-and-neck with runners of powerhouse US, and finished a stunning fifth in the final (2:59.92). The team of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Muhammed Ajmal, Amoj Jacob and Rajesh Ramesh extended their hot streak with gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games later that year. The Paris Olympics last year didn't turn out to be a happy hunting ground. A season's best of 3:00.58secs wasn't good enough to qualify for the final. Japan got back their Asian record in the final (2:58.33secs). The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has since looked beyond the established quartet in search of fresh faces for the new Olympic cycle. At the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China (May10-11) and at the upcoming Asian Championships in Gumi, South Korea (May 27-31), India will field a new and inexperienced side. Dharamveer Choudhary, Rince Joseph, Tushar Kanti, Jay Kumar, Mohit Kumar, TS Manu, Santhosh Kumar, Tamilarasan and TK Vishal are the members. Among them, only Santhosh Kumar was part of the Paris Olympics squad. While revamp is a welcome sign, the results at the just-concluded National Federation Senior Athletics Championships in Kochi wasn't heartening. None of the male 400m runners could breach the Asian qualification mark of 45.36secs. TK Vishal came first clocking 46.19secs, followed by Jay Kumar (46.33secs). Amoj, who was part of the Asian Games winning quartet, also ran but looked woefully out of form and didn't finish in the final. He has been drafted into the world relay squad, but only in the mixed squad. After such performances, AFI couldn't select anyone in the individual 400m for the Asian Championships. 'The relay team is being sent for both meets but it's a long way to go. The timings need to improve. There are some fresh faces and it might take some time to rebuild the team,' said an official. The world relays is the qualifying event for the world championships in September and it will be quite a task for the Indian team to secure a place for Tokyo (16 teams will qualify). Earlier this year, AFI was taken by surprise when some of the members from the established squad refused to train with the Jamaican coach Jason Dawson, under whom the team had taken impressive strides. AFI refused to budge and placed its faith on Dawson. The relay camp has been going on at the National Centre of Excellence, Thiruvananthapuram. The federation announced that only campers would be picked in the relay teams for international meets. 'There were some (athletes) who didn't want to train with the foreign coach because they felt the training was too harsh,' AFI spokesperson Adille Sumariwalla had said. 'Unless you do hard training, there is no way you can win medals at the Olympics. You have to run three races at the Olympics. We are very clear that those who want to join the camp are welcome. Others won't be part of relay teams,' he had said.
The Hindu
25-04-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
World Athletics Relays 2025: India names fresh 4x400m squad; new mixed 4x400m team to compete too
India has named a rejigged men's 4x400m team for the World Relays to be held in Guangzhou, China from May 10 to 11, with just one runner from the squad that failed to impress in the Paris Olympics making the cut. Except for Santhosh Kumar Tamilarasan, the other members of the World Relays team entered by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) are new. The new members are Dharamveer Choudhary, Rince Joseph, Tushar Kanti, Jay Kumar, Mohit Kumar, T. S. Manu and T. K. Vishal. The same eight-member men's 4x400m relay team was on Friday named for the Asian Athletics Championships to be held in Gumi, South Korea from May 27-31. Vishal, Jay Kumar, Manu, Dharamveer and Joseph had finished first to fifth in that order in the men's 400m final at the just concluded Federation Cup in Kochi. Tushar, Mohit and Tamilarasan ran in the semifinals but failed to reach the final. In Paris 2024 Olympics, the Indian 4x400m relay team of Muhammed Anas, Muhammed Ajmal, Amoj Jacob, Rajesh Ramesh, Mijo Chacko Kurian and Tamilarasan failed to get past the heat stage. Tamilarasan, however, was not part of the quartet that actually ran the race. The AFI officials had earlier said that the men's 4x400m relay will be revamped, which they did for the World Relays. India has also fielded a mixed 4x400m relay team, in which Amoj Jacob has found a place. The other members of the team are Dharmveer Choudhary, T K Vishal (both male), and Sneha Kolleri, Jisna Mathew, Rupal and Subha Venkatesan. Women's 4x100m and 4x400m relay, men's 4x100m and 4x400m relay, as well as mixed 4x100m and 4x400m relay, are being competed in the World Relays. The mixed 4x100m relay is being contested on the global stage for the first time in Guangzhou. One team per national federation can compete in each event and a maximum of eight athletes can be entered for each event. The top 14 teams in each of the men's and women's 4x100m and 4x400m, plus the mixed 4x400m relay, will secure their place at the World Athletics Championships to be held in Tokyo in September. The remaining two places in each event will be awarded based on top lists during the qualification period (February 25, 2024 to August 24, 2025). The top eight teams in each event will be awarded prize money, ranging from USD 2000 to USD 40,000.
Forbes
25-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Forbes
How To Enhance Springtime Recipes With Specialty Pantry Items And Chef-Approved Tips
Spring has arrived, and we're all trying to make healthier choices in the kitchen. That may just involve thinking out of the box – and getting into our pantry. There's all sorts of excellent cooking staples and unexpected bursts of flavor to be found, with a bit of creativity. "Enhancing recipes with pantry items is all about bringing out the fresh, vibrant flavors of the season with the right accents," said Jay Kumar, chef and owner of LORE Brooklyn. Food set. Raw cereals, pasta, groats, organic legumes and useful seeds in glass jars. Vegan source ... More of protein and energy resources. Food storage in glass jars, eco shopping, on a dark background, Zero waste storage concept, Recycling, Sustainable lifestyle concept Every home chef needs a good olive oil on hand. "An amazing olive oil, for instance, can elevate everything from a salad, asparagus or seasonal produce. A drop of lime, lemon juice or garlic olive oil can add a light but intense flavor to seasonal dishes," said Kumar. One fun option is Bona Furtuna's Giardinello collection, an 100% organic olive oil gift set that includes Biancolilla Centinara Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Mamma Rose's Herb Blend, Pinzimonio Herb Blend – a great selection for all sorts of dishes. Spices are essential for any kitchen arsenal, but we have to start using them a lot more boldly. "Spices like sumac, za'atar, or garam masala bring a bold twist to vegetables, roasted carrots, or even a vinaigrette," said Kumar. 'I also personally like to take it a bit more deeper with garam masala and turmeric with seasonal vegetables and meats.' Grilling is a simple and delicious way to enjoy proteins and veggies, but there's ways to make that grilling experience bigger and bolder, and add a lot of flavor. "Grilling also makes a comeback in spring, and pantry-made dry rubs are your best friend here," said Chef Guy Vaknin, Entrepreneur and Founder of City Roots Hospitality. Combine seasoned salts with spices like smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, or even a touch of brown sugar. "These rubs add bold flavor to grilled vegetables or your favorite plant-based proteins without needing hours of prep," said Vaknin. Brian Mooney, owner/Executive Chef of Tre Luna Bar & Kitchen, in Hoover, Alabama loves cooking at home and enjoys making spice rubs to boost the flavor of grilled meats or seafood. His secret? A touch of MSG in all his dry rubs. "It adds an extra bit of umami that really takes the proteins to the next level. For barbecue rubs, perfect for chicken or smoked pork, I combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, MSG, salt, and coarse black pepper. This blend is fantastic for smoking any kind of pork, beef, or chicken. If I'm grilling salmon, I keep it simple with sea salt, coarse black pepper, dry dill, dry lemon peel, and a little MSG to season the fish.' We love nuts for snacking, but this is also a great avenue to add texture and flavor to all sorts of dishes. "Nuts such as cashew, pistachio, or hazelnuts offer texture and richness any way you add it into dishes — I love to toast them lightly and sprinkle over dishes like risotto or roasted radishes for a satisfying bite," said Kumar. Honey is a perfect accompaniment to tea or to drizzle on biscuits, but it also can be used in many dishes we may have expected to enhance flavor. "Pantry ingredients like honey can balance tarty rhubarb or tangy goat cheese or Münster in savory-sweet pairings, or a splash of sherry, champagne, or balsamic, to sharpen up fresh greens or spring onions," said Kumar. These small but mighty additions from the pantry can transform seasonal ingredients into something unexpected, flavorful, and memorable. A fun honey to add to a kitchen collection may be Savannah Bee Company's Blossom To Bottle, which includes six small bottles of sought-after honeys. These honeys vary by season and beekeeper, so you never know when you're going to get something extra special. Pasta is an established pantry staple, but there's a lot more to do with it than toss it with a quick red sauce, and a lot of the ideas are already sitting in the pantry waiting to be enjoyed. "For even more spring-inspired twists, consider tossing pasta with pantry-staple grains like couscous or orzo, then mix in jarred artichokes, capers, or sun-dried tomatoes for a quick Mediterranean feel," said Vaknin, who says canned beans like chickpeas can be crisped up in the oven with olive oil and spices for a crunchy salad topper or snack. And don't forget a quick pickling brine: "Just vinegar, sugar, salt, and pantry spices, to liven up radishes, onions, or carrots in under an hour.," said Vaknin. "To me, a great pantry item is shelf-stable, versatile, and able to bring out the best in seasonal ingredients with minimal effort," said Lior Lev Sercarz, chef, spice expert, and author of A Middle Eastern Pantry. Spring is a season that celebrates freshness and brightness, so Sercarz looks for pantry items that enhance that without overpowering it. "I love pairing produce like peas, lettuces, ramps, spring beans, radishes, and baby root vegetables with flavorful staples that add balance, texture, and depth," said Sercarz. A great example for this is Tahini (this one is made from 100% Ethiopian Humera Sesame). Sercarz says tahini's extra creamy texture and nutty flavor make it a flexible base for dressings, sauces, and drizzles that pair beautifully with spring vegetables. There's many pairings, too. "Blend into a Green Tahini Sauce with herbs, lemon, and scallion (see recipe below) and serve as: a drizzle over seasonal pea and bean salads, a dip for raw vegetables like radish, carrot, and cucumber, a sauce for rotisserie chicken or roasted potatoes, even delicious with a sunny-side egg.
