Players from six countries entered the field, Chief Minister said- Jharkhand will become a sports hub
Jharkhand News: The South Asian Athletics Championships 2025 was inaugurated grandly at the Birsa Munda Football Stadium in Ranchi. This three-day international competition is being organized till 26 October. Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren inaugurated this championship. During this time the stadium was packed with players, spectators and school children, which made the entire atmosphere enthusiastic.
Players from six South Asian countries India (host), Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Maldives and Sri Lanka are participating in this championship. There will be exciting matches for medals in a total of 36 events in the competition, which include events in both men’s and women’s categories. On the first day, 9 medal events were organized, in which many exciting final matches caught the attention of the spectators.
The inauguration ceremony started with attractive cultural programs showcasing the rich folk culture of Jharkhand. Local artists enthralled the audience with their spectacular performances of dance, drums and traditional songs. These performances brought the cultural diversity and energy of Jharkhand alive on the stage, painting the entire stadium in Jharkhandi colours.
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Welcoming the players and guests, CM Hemant Soren said, ‘This event is a moment of pride for Jharkhand. We are proud to host this historic international competition. It is not just a sporting event, but a symbol of friendship and unity among the countries of South Asia. I heartily welcome all the players to the soil of Jharkhand.
The Chief Minister further said that the state government is committed to the development of sports and players. He stressed that Jharkhand will become the sports hub of the country in the coming times. He also said that such events will generate new energy and inspiration towards sports among the youth of the state, who will bring glory to Jharkhand in sports in future.
The State Sports Minister, Sports Secretary, several senior officials of the Sports Department, State Government Ministers and several MLAs were present at the inauguration ceremony. His presence further increased the importance of this event. This championship will not only strengthen Jharkhand’s position in the field of sports, but will also further highlight the identity of the state on the international platform.