Union MoS Raksha Khadse Announces Nationwide ASMITA Athletics League to Mark International Women’s Day
In March 2026, Union Minister of State(MoS) Raksha Nikhil Khadse, Ministry of or Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), announced a special nationwide edition of the Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action(ASMITA) League to mark International Women’s Day(March 8).
About ASMITA League:
Background: ASMITA leagues, launched in 2021, have already organised more than 2,600 events across 34 sports in over 550 districts and 700 cities, engaging over 300,000 women athletes nationwide.
Mission: The initiative is part of the Khelo India Mission’s gender-neutral effort to boost women’s participation in sports and identify talent from the grassroots.
In March 2026, Union Minister of State(MoS) Raksha Nikhil Khadse, Ministry of or Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), announced a special nationwide edition of the Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action(ASMITA) League to mark International Women’s Day(March 8).
About ASMITA League:
Background: ASMITA leagues, launched in 2021, have already organised more than 2,600 events across 34 sports in over 550 districts and 700 cities, engaging over 300,000 women athletes nationwide.
Mission: The initiative is part of the Khelo India Mission’s gender-neutral effort to boost women’s participation in sports and identify talent from the grassroots.
- It is supported by the Sports Authority of India (SAI), State and District Sports Associations, Khelo India Centres, MY Bharat, and National Centres of Excellence(NCoE).
Events : Under this programme, the MYAS will organise athletics competitions at approximately 250 locations across India, featuring 100 metre(m), 200 m, and 400 m races for girls and women in three age categories: U-13, 13–18, and 18+ years.
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