BENGALURU: Top athletes in the country, including sprinter Amlan Borgohain and steeplechaser Balkishan, who haven't qualified for the upcoming Asian Games, will get another chance with the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) announcing that they can go for the coveted mark at the Indian Grand Prix 5 in Chandigarh on September 10-11.
"The team (for Asian Games) has already been finalized. However, athletes in the final entry list sent to the Organizing Committee, who have not achieved the qualifying standard, may be considered for selection if they are able to achieve the qualifying standard, set by AFI, in this meet," the AFI said in a circular to all affiliated units on August 31. "It is not a selection trial for other athletes." The two-day meet at the Sector 7 stadium in Chandigarh will have ten events including 100m and 400m on the first day followed by another ten events including the men's and women's 4x400m relay on final day.
