Seven-member Indian athletics team for World Juniors

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will send a seven-member team, comprising five girls and two boys, to participate in the IAAF World Junior Championships in Eugene in the United States from July 22-27.

Chief coach J.S. Bhatia will be accompanying the team comprising Jessy Joseph, Archana Adhav, Navjeet Kaur, V.V. Jisha, G.K. Vijay Kumari, Sachin and Parvinder Kumar that will depart Monday.

"This batch is being looked upon as the future of Indian athletics and we're hopeful of some good performances from the youngsters," Bhatia said.

Girls: Jessy Joseph (800m and 4x400m relay); Archana Adhav (800m and 4x400m relay); V.V. Jisha (4x400m relay), G.K. Vijay Kumari (4x400m relay); Navjeet Kaur (shot put).

Boys: Sachin (discus throw); Parvinder Kumar (javelin throw).