Prayagraj, June 22 -- More than 40 athletes have registered themselves for the men's 3000m track race scheduled for day-one of the three-day 23rd National Junior (U20) Federation Athletics Championships starting here at Madan Mohan Malaviya Sports Complex in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, according to a release from AFI.

The competitors in the 3000m track race have been divided into two groups, Race A and B. The medal winners will be decided on the basis of their performance in both races.

The women's 3,000m track race, also scheduled for Sunday, has attracted 22 entries. The 3,000m finals in the men's and women's groups will be the first medal event tomorrow.

The majority of the competitors in the men's 3000m are from Uttar Pradesh, Maharas...