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65th National Athletics Championship Begins at Kalinga Stadium, Odisha
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 25 Jun 2026, 09:02 AM
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The 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championship 2026 has officially begun at the Kalinga Stadium in Odisha. The event was inaugurated by the state's Minister of Sports and Youth Services.
The 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championship 2026 commenced today at the Kalinga Stadium, marking the start of a significant sporting event for the nation. The championship is being jointly organized by the Athletics Federation of India and the Department of Sports and Youth Services, Government of Odisha.
Suryabanshi Suraj, the Minister of Sports and Youth Services for the Government of Odisha, graced the occasion as the chief guest. He officially declared the competition open, signaling the beginning of intense athletic contests.
The event is expected to bring together athletes from across the country to compete in various track and field disciplines, showcasing national talent at the Kalinga Stadium.
Suryabanshi Suraj, the Minister of Sports and Youth Services for the Government of Odisha, graced the occasion as the chief guest. He officially declared the competition open, signaling the beginning of intense athletic contests.
The event is expected to bring together athletes from across the country to compete in various track and field disciplines, showcasing national talent at the Kalinga Stadium.