Karnataka Hurdler Krishik Dropped from Asian Games Squad Despite Meeting Qualifier Thrice

Karnataka hurdler Krishik M has been left out of India's Asian Games athletics squad despite clearing the qualifying standard three times. The Athletics Federation of India cited his third-place finish at the recent Inter-State meet as grounds for his exclusion. Critics have raised concerns over inconsistent selection criteria, noting that other athletes were treated more leniently. Krishik, however, remains determined to compete in future events and continue meeting qualification benchmarks.