Ranchi, Oct. 17 -- Jharkhand is gearing up to host the 4th South Asian Athletics (SAAF) Senior Championships 2025, scheduled from October 24 to 26 at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium in Ranchi. The state unveiled the official logo, mascot, and anthem for the event on Friday in a grand ceremony celebrating Jharkhand's cultural heritage, natural beauty, and growing reputation as a sporting hub.

The SAAF 2025 logo embodies the spirit of sports intertwined with the essence of Jharkhand - "The Land of Sports, Tribes, Culture, and Nature." Drawing inspiration from the state's rich tribal art forms and natural symbols -- including its state bird, tree, flower, and animal -- the design's green palette reflects Jharkhand's lush forests and ecolo...