Tokyo Olympic qualification: Indians fancy chances at Qosanov athletics meet

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Elite Indian athletes, including the national women's 4x100 metres relay team, aiming to make the cut for the upcoming Olympics Games are looking ahead to compete in next month's Qosanov Memorial meet in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

The two-day competition, an Olympic qualifying event, is scheduled to be held on June 19 and 20 and is part of the World Athletics continental tour series. "It would be a good opportunity for the top Indian athletes if they get a chance to compete in Kazakhstan. We have a good chance to qualify for the Olympics in the women's 4x100m relay," a national team coach said.

Last month, javelin throwers, including Neeraj Chopra, couldn't travel to Europe for a training-cum-competition programme. The Athletics Federation of India had shortlisted six top women's sprinters, including national champion S Dhanalakshmi and Dutee Chand, for the relay team.

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