41st National Junior Athletics Championships 2026
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · 2026-10-23 – 2026-10-27
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Participation details
- Participant registration closes
- 2026-10-09 · India time Registration closed
- Eligibility and age categories
- Boys and girls in U-14, U-16, U-18 and U-20 categories, subject to AFI age and qualifying requirements; entries through state/UT units.
- Participant entry fee
- INR 250 per athlete per event.
- Event schedule
- Age verification begins 21 October 2026. Competition: 23–27 October; follow the official session programme.
- Latest event update
- Public-source information checked on 6 October 2026. Confirm any subsequent schedule or venue changes with the organiser.
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Athletics Championship in Chennai
National level · 23 Oct 2026 – 27 Oct 2026 · Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai
Chennai hosts five days of national junior track-and-field competition across the U-14, U-16, U-18 and U-20 age groups. Entries are submitted through eligible state and union-territory units, with AFI qualification and documentation requirements. Schools, clubs and athletes should coordinate with their unit before the entry deadline. Check the official circular for age verification and reporting requirements.
Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai
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