Author: Bihar Say | Amrita | When Bureaucrats Turn Athletes: Patna Hosts India’s Largest Civil Services Sports Showdown At sunrise in Patna, track spikes replaced office shoes as
When Bureaucrats Turn Athletes: Patna Hosts India’s Largest Civil Services Sports Showdown
At sunrise in Patna, track spikes replaced office shoes as India’s bureaucracy sprinted toward a different kind of finish line.
From December 13 to 15, 2025, Patna became the beating heart of Indian sports administration. Over 1,000 civil servants gathered not for files or meetings, but for competition, fitness, and national pride.
The All India Civil Services Athletics Championship 2025–26 is unfolding at the iconic Patliputra Sports Complex. Notably, 1,084 participants have travelled from every corner of the country.
This includes 702 men, 328 women, and 54 officials. Moreover, athletes represent 28 states and nine Union Territories, such as Haryana, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
As a result, Patna has transformed into a truly national sporting arena.
From the very first morning, energy filled the air. Athletes charged through events like the 100 metres and 400 metres, testing speed and stamina.
Meanwhile, the synthetic track and international-standard field facilities ensured fairness and precision. Therefore, competitors performed at a truly professional level.
Additionally, events span sprints, middle-distance races, high jump, long jump, shot put, discus, javelin, and relay races. Each discipline highlights discipline, focus, and years of dedication.
Importantly, the championship goes beyond youth.
Athletes aged 40 to 60 are competing in specially designed veterans’ categories. Consequently, experience now runs alongside youthful energy.
This inclusion sends a strong message. Fitness has no expiry date. Commitment matters more than age.
Speaking at the event, Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit (Tag: Pratyay Amrit) expressed pride in hosting the championship.
“It is a matter of honour for Bihar to host this national-level athletics championship,” he said.
He also highlighted that every participant is a serving government official who continues to pursue sport despite demanding careers. Therefore, the championship stands as proof that public service and personal fitness can grow together.
Since the formation of a separate Sports Department in 2024, Bihar has accelerated its sports roadmap.
As a result:
National and international events now choose Bihar
District-level sports academies are expanding
Youth participation is steadily rising
Moreover, such championships boost sports tourism. Visiting athletes explore the city, interact with locals, and carry Bihar’s story back home.
In other words, every runner here becomes an ambassador for the state.
Once known mainly for history and governance, Patna is now carving a new identity.
Through events like this, the city proves it can host large-scale national championships with professionalism and warmth. Consequently, Bihar’s sporting narrative is changing—fast and visibly.
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