The Nagaland Athletics Association has announced that the 2nd Nagaland Junior Athletics Championships 2025 will be held on September 10 at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima. The state-level competition will feature events for both boys and girls in the under-14, under-16, and under-18 categories.
For the under-14 category, athletes will compete in triathlon events combining track and field disciplines. Triathlon (A) will include 60m sprint, long jump with a 5m approach, and high jump (scissor style). Triathlon (B) will feature 60m sprint, long jump, and back throw using a one-kilogram shot put. Triathlon (C) will consist of 60m sprint, long jump, and a 600m race.
The under-16 category will see boys and girls compete in 60m sprint, 600m run, high jump (scissor), long jump, and shot put, with boys using a 4kg implement and girls a 3kg implement.
In the under-18 category, boys and girls will participate in 100m, 200m, 400m, and 1000m races, alongside high jump, long jump, and shot put. Boys will throw a 5kg shot put, while girls will compete with a 3kg shot put.
The Association has clarified that only district athletics associations which have successfully conducted their junior meets are eligible to send entries for participation. Entries from other sources will not be accepted.
Athletes without a valid AFI-UID will not be eligible to participate. Competitors in the under-16 and under-18 categories may enter a maximum of two events, while under-14 athletes may take part in only one triathlon event. Each district can send two entries per event in each age group. The last date for registration is September 6, 2025, and the registration fee has been set at Rs. 100 per event. Participants will be required to arrange their own accommodation and food.
The Association has confirmed that athletes showing promising performances will be selected to represent Nagaland in the forthcoming 36th East Zone Junior Athletics Championships 2025. For further information, interested parties can contact Purna Konyak, Senior Joint Secretary (9402681057), and Moalong Jamir, Technical Committee Member (8787852190).
