India, June 2 -- The three-day Delhi State Open Athletics Championship is an opportunity for athletes to test their preparation for the National Inter-State Championships where the team for the Asian Games will be selected.

With the Athletics Federation of India making it mandatory for athletes to take part in state meets and at least three competitions this year to be eligible for the Inter-State competition in Bhubaneswar (June 24-28) several athletes have entered the three-day event. The Delhi team for the Inter-State will be picked from here.

The men's 1500m saw a close contest among Rahul, Shailabh and Prakash Kumar. Rahul just about had enough in his tank to beat Shailabh on the finish line with a timing of 3:47.46. Shailabh (3:47...