With Chief Minister Hemant Soren inaugurating it inside Birsa Munda Football stadium in Jharkhand capital city on Friday( October 24,2025),the 4th South Asian (SAF) Senior Athletics Championship 2025 began in presence of scores of sportspersons.

Ranchi city, dressed in vibrant colours and cultural motifs, was decked up to welcome athletes, officials, and dignitaries from across South Asia for what promises to be one of its grandest sporting events in 15 years.

The championship is witnessing participation from six South Asian nations — India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives — with 206 athletes competing in 37 medal events over three days.

In total, 254 participants, including athletes and officials, will take part, comprising 73 from India, 63 from Sri Lanka, 27 from Nepal, 20 from Bangladesh, 15 from the Maldives, and 8 from Bhutan.

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