Ranchi, Oct. 21 -- The first batch of the Indian athletics contingent arrived at Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi, today ahead of the much-anticipated South Asian Senior Athletics Championship (SAF) 2025, scheduled from October 24 to 26 in the Jharkhand capital.
The opening batch comprised sprinters Pranav Gurav, Uttam Patil, and Arnav Takalkar, along with their coach, marking the beginning of India's formal preparations for the continental-level event.
Speaking on arrival, Sprinter Pranav Gurav expressed enthusiasm about the championship, saying, "The arrangements here are excellent, and I am really excited to compete in Ranchi."Madhukant Pathak, general secretary of the Jharkhand Olympic Association (JOA) and Coordinator for SAF 2025 (AFI), ...