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SAFF Senior Athletics Championship Begins in Ranchi

  • Rupesh 
  • Jharkhand
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SAFF Senior Athletics Championship Begins in RanchiSaralnama

The 4th SAFF Senior Athletics Championship starts at Morabadi Football Stadium, Ranchi. 300 athletes from 6 South Asian countries will compete in 37 events. India's 81-member team aims for top medals. CM Hemant Soren will inaugurate at 6 PM. Free entry for spectators. 500 artists will showcase Jharkhand's culture. India led the 2008 championship with 57 medals. Sakshi Chavan, Amandeep Kaur, Seema, Reet Rathore, and Bhavani Yadav are key Indian athletes. Special transport, parking, and medical facilities arranged. Security measures in place at venues and athletes' village. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 10:51 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • The 4th SAFF Senior Athletics Championship starts 24 Oct 2023 at Morabadi Football Stadium, Ranchi
  • 300 athletes from 6 South Asian countries will compete in 37 events
  • India's 81-member team aims for top medals