Children’s Research University to host state-level athletics meet in Surat

Ahmedabad: Gandhinagar-based Children’s Research University (CRU), in association with NJ Charitable Foundation, will organise the SIDI State-Level Athletics Meet – Season 5.0 at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) in Surat from Dec 31 to Jan 3.

The athletics meet poster was launched on Wednesday.

Online registration for the competition will begin on Oct 1 and remain open until Nov 30. Children up to age 15 will be eligible to participate in the competition, which will feature 27 events across four age categories: Under-9, Under-11, Under-13 and Under-15.

The events will include various track and field disciplines such as running, jumps, javelin throw, hurdles and ball throw. The organisers have announced a total prize pool of Rs 22 lakh.

The top 24 performers in each event will receive prizes, medals and certificates. Across all four categories, 1,296 young athletes will receive awards.