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CM Hemant Soren Inaugurates Three-Day International Event at Birsa Munda Stadium Advertisements

Ranchi, Oct 24: The 4th SAAF Senior Athletics Championships 2025 began with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Birsa Munda Football Stadium in Ranchi on Friday.

The three-day international event, being held from October 24 to 26, was inaugurated by Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in the presence of thousands of spectators, athletes, and schoolchildren.

Athletes from six South Asian countries—India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Maldives, and Sri Lanka—are participating in the championship. A total of 36 medal events will take place over three days, featuring both men’s and women’s competitions. Nine medal events were held on t

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