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ASMITA Athletics League: Nationwide Women’s Event at 250 Venues

5 March 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSASMITA AthleticsLeague: NationwideWomen’s Event at250 Venues5 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Government announced a countrywide track league for women, timed with International Women’s Day.

Key facts

  • Name: ASMITA Athletics League for women.
  • Spread: close to 250 locations.
  • Races: 100 m, 200 m and 400 m.
  • Participants: girls and women in three age categories.
  • Parent programme: Khelo India Mission.

Aim

  • Raise sports participation at the grassroots.
  • Identify promising young women athletes.

Exam angle

  • Linked day: International Women’s Day.
  • Umbrella mission: Khelo India.
  • Sport: athletics sprints.

Test yourself

1. The ASMITA Athletics League for women was announced under which mission?

It is part of the Khelo India Mission.

2. Which set of races features in the ASMITA Athletics League?

The league has 100 m, 200 m and 400 m races.

3. The ASMITA Athletics League was announced to mark which occasion?

It was timed with International Women's Day.

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