In a significant development for Indian athletics, Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, will play host to the 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championships from May 3-5, 2025.
This marks a major milestone for Indian sports, as the event returns to India after a gap of several years, with the last edition having been held in 2008.
The South Asian Senior Athletics Championships is a prestigious event that brings together top athletes from across South Asia, including countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives.
The championships provide a platform for athletes to compete at the highest level in various track and field events, and also serve as an important qualifier for regional and international tournaments.
This years championship will see a variety of competitions in events such as sprints, middle-distance races, long-distance running, jumps, throws, and relays.
The event is expected to feature some of the regions most talented athletes who will compete for medals and national pride.
The last edition of the South Asian Senior Athletics Championships was held in 2008, and since then, the competition has been held sporadically.
The first two editions of the event took place in 1997 and 1998, and it had become a crucial part of the athletics calendar in South Asia.
The long-awaited return of the championships to India, particularly to a city like Ranchi, is expected to raise the profile of athletics in the region and inspire a new generation of athletes.
The Jharkhand State Government, along with the Athletics Federation of India, is expected to ensure world-class arrangements for the event, providing state-of-the-art facilities and ensuring smooth execution.
The event is anticipated to boost the local economy by attracting sports tourism and creating opportunities for local businesses.
Ranchi’s selection as the host city is also seen as a positive development for the region, which has witnessed increasing participation in sports and athletics in recent years.
With a rich sporting culture and an enthusiastic fanbase, the city is poised to make a lasting impact on the South Asian athletics community.
As the countdown begins for the 2025 South Asian Senior Athletics Championships, anticipation is building across South Asia, with athletes, fans, and officials eagerly awaiting the return of this prestigious event to India.
