World Athletics U20 Championships 2024 India Schedule, Day 5 - August 31: Pooja Singh, Sharuk Khan, Men's 4x400m Relay Team Compete for Medals

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India's Day 5 schedule at the World Athletics U20 Championships in 2024 promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the event, with Indian athletes competing in three finals on the last day.

Expectations are particularly high, as India aims to secure at least two medals on this crucial day after a challenging overall performance in the competition. The action for Indian fans begins in the early hours of September 1 (IST).

World Athletics U20 Championships 2024 India Schedule on Day 5 - August 31

Pooja Singh will kick off the day in the Women's High Jump final at 2:55 AM IST. Singh has shown great potential throughout the event, and all eyes will be on her as she aims to secure a podium finish.

Next, at 3:45 AM IST, Sharuk Khan will compete in the Men's 3000m Steeplechase final. Khan has been in excellent form, and his determination to make a mark on the international stage is evident. His performance in the heats suggests that he is capable of delivering a strong result, raising hopes of a medal.

The final event for India is the Men's 4x400m Relay at 5:15 AM IST. The team, comprising Rihan Chaudhary, Ankul, Abiram Pramod, and Jay Kumar, has already made headlines by setting a new national record in the heats. Their confidence is high, and they will be looking to cap off their campaign with a medal-winning performance.

India's only medal so far, a bronze in the Women's 10,000m Racewalk by Aarti, has boosted morale in the Indian camp. As India strives for more success, the nation's hopes are firmly pinned on these final events, with the potential to end the championships on a high note.