21st National Youth Athletics Championships Held in Ludhiana with Record Performances
The 21st National Youth Athletics Championships took place over three days at Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana, featuring under-18 athletes from across India competing in track and field events. Notable performances included Sahil of Rajasthan setting a new meet record in the boys' 1,000m, Punjab's Sehnoor Bawa winning the girls' 400m, and strong showings from Haryana, Telangana, and other states in various disciplines. Organised by the Punjab Athletics Association under the Athletics Federation of India, the event aims to identify and nurture young athletic talent nationwide.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 2 Sept, 02:39 am. Other outlets followed.