Sports Ministry announces nationwide ASMITA athletics league at 250 locations for Women's Day
Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse announced in New Delhi on 2 March 2026 a nationwide ASMITA athletics league at 250 locations on International Women's Day, 8 March.
Summary
Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse announced at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, on 2 March 2026 that a nationwide athletics league will be held at 250 locations on 8 March to mark International Women's Day. It is a joint effort of Khelo India, the Sports Authority of India and MY Bharat under the ASMITA programme, with events for under-13, 13â18 and 18+ age groups. ASMITA (Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action) is part of Khelo India's gender-neutral mission and was started in 2021. More than 2,600 leagues have been held so far across 34 sports in over 550 districts, with over 3 lakh women taking part.
Key facts
- Announced
- 2 March 2026, New Delhi
- Event
- Athletics league at 250 locations on 8 March 2026
- Age groups
- Under-13, 13â18, 18+
- ASMITA
- Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action; started 2021
- Reach so far
- 2,600+ leagues, 34 sports, 550+ districts, 3 lakh+ women
- Partners
- Khelo India, SAI, MY Bharat
Practice MCQs 2 questions
At how many locations is the nationwide ASMITA athletics league to be held on International Women's Day 2026?
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Correct answer: C â 250
The league was announced for 250 locations on 8 March 2026.
Consider the following statements about ASMITA: 1. ASMITA stands for 'Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action'. 2. ASMITA leagues were started in 2021 as part of Khelo India. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C â Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. ASMITA is part of Khelo India's gender-neutral mission, and its leagues began in 2021.