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New Delhi, July 16 (IANS): The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has announced a 32-member Indian team for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow from July 23-Aug 3, thus bringing down the number to 32 from 41 selected originally.
India's track and field squad, comprising of 17 women and 15 men in addition to 12 coaches and three support staff, will be seen in action in track and field competitions from July 27 to Aug 2.
After announcing the squad, chairman of the selection committee and former Olympian Gurbachan Singh Randhawa said: "We have selected the best medal prospects and it is a fine blend of experienced and talented youngsters."
AAFI president and former Olympian Adille J. Sumariwalla said: "The previous Commonwealth Games in Delhi produced a record haul for Indian athletics. It's always challenging to emulate success but we are sending a bunch of very talented and motivated athletes who will spare no efforts to bring glory to the nation."
The first batch of Indian athletics squad comprising of 26 members, including the coaching and support staff, reached Glasgow Monday for acclimatisation and competition.
The team:
Men
4x400 M Relay: Rajiv Arokia, Kuni Mohammed, Sachin Roby, Lalit Mathur, Jithu Baby, Jibin S
110MH: Siddhanth Thingalaya
Triple Jump: Arpinder Singh
Shot Put: Om Prakash
Discus Throw: Vikas Gowda
Javelin Throw: Ravinder Singh Khaira; Devinder Singh, Vipin Kasana
Hammer Throw: Kamalpreet Singh, Chandrodaya N. Singh.
Women
4x100 M Relay: Saradha Narayan, H. M. Jyothi, Sarbani Nanda, Asha Roy, Santhini Vallikkad, Merlin K. Joseph
4x400 M Relay: M R Poovamma, Tintu Luka, Debashree Majumdar, Ratandeep Kaur, Anilda Thomas, Ashwini Akkunji
High Jump: Sahana Kumari
Long Jump: Mayookha Jony
Discus Throw: Seema Punia, Krishna Poonia
Javelin Throw: Annu Rani.
Coaches and support staff
Chief coach: Bahadur Singh
Manager: P. K. Srivastava
Jump coach: Shyam Kumar
Sprint coach: P.T. Usha; Ramesh (400m women); Vinayaikin (100m); Anatoly Vardha (400m men)
Throw coach (Shot put): Shakti Singh
Throw coach (Discus): Shiv Gowda; Ankush Punia; Virender Poonia
Throw coach (Javelin): Kashinath
Physiotherapist: Kamalpreet Walia
Masseur: Baibu
Recovery Expert: Andre Filimonua.
