India at the 1987 World Championships in Athletics

India competed at the 1987 World Athletics Championships in Rome, Italy from 29 August to 6 September 1987.

Results

 * Key
 * Q = Qualified for the next round
 * q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target
 * NR = National record
 * PB = Personal best
 * SB = Season best
 * N/A = Round not applicable for the event

Men
Road events

Women
Track events