New Delhi, July 17 -- The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Thursday announced the qualification standards for the Indian Open 2025, a World Athletics Continental Tour meet, as per Olympics.com.

This will be the first-ever Indian Open and is set to take place at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar from August 10.

Athletes aiming to participate in the meet will have to meet the qualifying marks set by the AFI within a specified time period. These entry standards are the minimum benchmarks that athletes must achieve to be eligible to compete in their respective events.

The World Athletics Continental Tour is held annually and is considered the second tier of global athletics competitions, just below the prestigious Diamond League.

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