Mokokchung, February 27 (MExN): Mokokchung Athletics in collaboration with MY Bharat will organise the My Bharat–ASMITA FIT INDIA sporting event on March 7 at Imkonmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung, as part of the nationwide observance of International Women’s Day 2026.
According to a press release issued by Mokokchung Athletics, women and girls across all eligible age categories have been invited to participate in the event, which aims to strengthen women’s participation in sports and promote fitness at the grassroots level.
The event is being conducted under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports through the Sports Authority of India and MY Bharat. It aligns with the Government of India’s flagship ‘Sports for Women’ initiative, ASMITA (Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action).
ASMITA is the flagship programme under the ‘Sports for Women’ component of the Khelo India Scheme, aimed at promoting women’s participation in sports through grassroots engagement and structured competition. Since its launch in 2021, over 2,500 leagues have been conducted across the country, engaging more than 2.9 lakh women athletes in 34 sports disciplines, covering all States and Union Territories and over 600 cities and districts.
The Mokokchung edition of the ASMITA FIT INDIA event seeks to mark International Women’s Day through sports and physical activity, promote the ASMITA initiative at the grassroots level, encourage mass participation of women and girls in athletics, and create awareness on fitness, health, and sporting culture among women and youth.
The competition will be held in athletics and will feature track events including 100 metres, 200 metres and 400 metres, and field events including shot put and long jump.
Participants will compete under three age categories: Under 13 years, 13–18 years, and above 18 years. Age verification will be carried out at the time of registration through Aadhaar Card or any other valid proof of date of birth issued by State or Central Government authorities, including Class 10 passing certificates. Age, height and weight details of participants will be recorded as per ASMITA guidelines.
A maximum of 128 participants per event per age category will be permitted. Track events will be conducted through heats, semi-finals and finals following a simplified technical format. Winners’ details and official event photographs will be uploaded on the ASMITA Portal as part of mandatory documentation.
Digital certificates will be issued to all participants and winners through the ASMITA Portal, while medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each event and age category as per ASMITA norms.
For further information, interested participants may contact 87984 37988 or 76290 14187.
