- Raksha Khadse, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, launched the nationwide ASMITA Athletics League across 250 locations in India.
ASMITA Athletics League
- Organised By: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports under the ASMITA programme (Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action), linked with the Khelo India initiative.
- Objective: Increase women’s participation in sports and grassroots competitions.
- Identify talent from rural, tribal, & school levels for future national and international competitions.
- Occasion: Conducted nationwide on 8 March (International Women’s Day) to promote women’s participation in sports.
- Participation: Around 2 lakh girls and women participated in the one-day nationwide athletics competitions.
- Age categories: Competitions were held for Under-13, 13–18 years, and 18+ age groups.
ASMITA Initiative (Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action)
- Launch: ASMITA Initiative was launched in 2021 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to promote women’s participation in sports across India.
- It was formerly known as the Khelo India Women’s League.
- Objective: To increase participation of girls and women in sports at grassroots levels and to identify and nurture sporting talent from rural, tribal and school backgrounds.
- Implementation: Implemented through sports leagues and conducted with support from the Sports Authority of India, national sports federations and state sports bodies.
- Participation: Around 2,600 ASMITA leagues have been organised across 33 sports disciplines amnd saw participation of nearly 3 lakh women athletes.
- Significance: Encourages gender inclusion in sports and builds a strong grassroots sports ecosystem.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ASMITA Athletics League?
The ASMITA Athletics League is a nationwide sports competition launched to promote women’s participation in athletics across India.
Who launched the ASMITA Athletics League?
The nationwide ASMITA Athletics League was launched by Raksha Khadse, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports.
Which ministry organises the ASMITA Athletics League?
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organises the ASMITA Athletics League under the ASMITA programme.
What is the objective of the ASMITA Athletics League?
The league aims to increase women’s participation in sports and identify grassroots athletic talent.
