Mokokchung Athletics informed through a press release that it will organise the My Bharat–ASMITA FIT INDIA sporting event on March 7, 2026, at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung, in collaboration with MY Bharat, as part of the nationwide observance of International Women’s Day 2026.
According to the press release, 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, and is aligned with the Government of India’s ‘Sports for Women’ initiative under ASMITA (Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action), a flagship programme of the Khelo India Scheme. Launched in 2021, ASMITA has conducted over 2,500 leagues across 34 sports disciplines, engaging more than 2.9 lakh women athletes across all States and Union Territories and over 600 cities and districts.
The Mokokchung edition of the ASMITA FIT INDIA event aims to promote women’s participation in sports at the grassroots level, encourage fitness and physical activity, and create awareness on health and sporting culture among women and youth. Women and girls from all eligible age groups have been invited to participate.
The competition would be held in the discipline of athletics, featuring track events including 100 metres, 200 metres and 400 metres, and field events such as Shot Put and Long Jump. Participants will compete in three age categories: Under 13 years, 13–18 years, and Above 18 years.
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The press release stated that age verification will be carried out at the time of registration through Aadhaar Card or any other valid government-issued proof of date of birth, including 10th class 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 using a simplified technical format.
It further informed that 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. Winners’ details and official event photographs will also be uploaded on the ASMITA Portal as part of mandatory documentation.
For further information, interested participants may contact 87984 37988 or 76290 14187, the press release added.
