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Indian Open Athletics Meet Kicks Off Today in Patna – Bihar Hosts Sporting History in the Making

Patna, July 19, 2025 – Bihar is witnessing a historic moment in Indian sports.
The first-ever Indian Open Athletics Meet is currently underway at the Patliputra Sports Complex, transforming the capital into a hub of athletic energy and national pride.

For the first time, Bihar is hosting a national athletics championship of this scale — and it’s already capturing the attention of the country.

Over 400 Athletes Competing in a One-Day Mega Event

The championship, organized by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) in collaboration with the Bihar State Sports Authority, brings together over 400 top-tier athletes from across the nation. These athletes are not just competing for medals — their performances today will influence their selection for the upcoming Asian and Commonwealth Games, making this event crucial for their careers.

According to Ravindran Shankaran, Director General of the Bihar State Sports Authority, the meet is a defining step forward for Bihar’s place in Indian athletics.

Full Spectrum of Events – From Speed to Strength

The championship features a wide range of disciplines:

• Sprints, middle- and long-distance runs

• Relay and steeplechase races

• Long jump, high jump, triple jump, pole vault

• Shot put, discus, javelin, hammer throw

• Marathon, half-marathon, decathlon, and heptathlon

Each event on today’s schedule carries significant weight — both in terms of competition and future representation for India.

Stars of Indian Athletics Shine in Patna

Today’s meet features some of India’s most recognized athletes, including:

• Animesh Kujur – national record holder in 100m & 200m

• Dev Meena – pole vault record holder

• Ankita Dhyani – Olympian and Asian medalist

• Himanshu Jakhar – India’s first U-18 Asian gold in javelin throw

Also in the spotlight are:

• Kishore Jena – Olympian and javelin thrower

• Kiran Pahal – Olympian in the 400m

• Sachin Yadav – Asian silver medalist (javelin)

• Purnima Hembrom – two-time Asian bronze medalist in heptathlon

Meanwhile, 23 athletes from Bihar are competing today, representing the host state on home ground.

Patliputra Sports Complex – Bihar’s Beacon of Athletic Excellence

As the event unfolds, the Patliputra Sports Complex is proving to be a fitting venue. With its top-tier infrastructure and crowd support, it is reinforcing Bihar’s capability to host large-scale sporting events.

This championship, though just one day long, is a stepping stone toward Bihar’s emergence as a sports destination in India.

Bihar’s Sporting Moment Has Arrived

As the races are run and the medals are earned, today’s event is doing more than deciding winners. It’s sparking a new wave of enthusiasm for athletics in Bihar. It’s also showcasing how far the state has come in building sporting infrastructure and opportunity.

This is not just a meet — it’s a movement. Bihar is not on the sidelines anymore; it’s taking the lead.

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