Mohammed Afsal breaks men’s 800m National Record

Mohammed Afsal breaks men’s 800m National Record

Afsal finished behind Kenya’s Nicholas Kiplagat, who clocked 1:45.38s to win the race in the World Athletics Continental Tour bronze-level competition held at Dubai Police Stadium.

Afsal sets new national 800m record at UAE Athletics Grand Prix - Goa Chronicle

Dubai: Mohammed Afsal rewrote the Indian national record in the men’s 800m event at the UAE Athletics Grand Prix 2025, held at the Dubai Police Club Stadium on Saturday. The 29-year-old middle-distance runner clocked 1 minute 45.61 seconds to finish second in a competitive 10-man field. His timing eclipsed the previous national mark of 1:45.65, set by Jinson Johnson at the 2018 National Inter-State Championships in Guwahati, by a margin of 0.04 …

Mohammed Afsal Breaks National 800m Record At UAE Grand Prix 2025

Mohammed Afsal Breaks National 800m Record, India’s Sprinters Shine Bright at UAE Grand Prix 2025 The UAE Grand Prix 2025 witnessed a power-packed performance from Indian athletes, headlined by Mohammed Afsal, who broke the long-standing Indian national record in the men’s 800m. His effort, combined with standout sprints, solid relay teamwork, and consistent performances across...