Commonwealth Games 2022, Highlights: Tejaswin to compete after organisers accept his entry on request of IOA
The organisers had initially rejected Indian high jumper Tejaswin Shankar's late entry but the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has now got confirmation from the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and Birmingham CWG organisers about acceptance of his entry after a Delegate Registration Meeting (DRM).
"Mr Tejaswin Shankar's entry has been approved by the CGF and accordingly accepted by the Sports Entry Department of Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 during the DRM," a communication from the IOA to AFI, said.
Chopra has qualified for his maiden World Athletics Championships final owing to a throw of 88.39m.
- Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra expects to breach the coveted 90m mark this year
- The Indian superstar opened Group A's qualification round as he send his javelin flying for 88.39m which also happens to be his third career-best throw.
