Mumbai, 20 September 2023

 

The Sports Authority of India, Regional Centre Mumbai in association with Maharashtra Athletics Association has announced the much-anticipated return of the Khelo India Women's Athletics League (City/Division Level) to the vibrant city of Pune. 

The event will be held on September 22nd, 2023 at Baburao Sanas Ground, Saras Baug, Pune, Maharashtra 411030. Around 300 athletes per city from across the country will participate in 14 events (in the Track & Field and Road Event categories). An individual can participate in a maximum of 2 events. 

The various events names are as follows: 

Track & Field: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put, Discus Throw, Javelin Throw.

Register on the link below:

http://www.smrsports.in/athletic/registration/1694443132R1Fg1s5hIkqOzcm9fJYxbNhfgyKhtenM

The Khelo India Women's Athletics League will see fierce competition among women athletes from Maharashtra and neighboring regions. It provides a fantastic opportunity for athletes to shine in various track and field events, including sprints, jumps, throws, and road races.

The main purpose of these Khelo India Women’s league is to not only strengthen the domestic competition structure and talent identification but also to empower female athletes to compete and find their footing in sports as a career.

The Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, under the Sports for Women component of the Khelo India Scheme, had earlier organized two editions of the competition in 2021-22 and 2022-23. Last season, the Women’s Leagues witnessed more than 240 competitions with more than 23,000 women athletes across various age groups.

 

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