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Khelo Jharkhand U-17 Sports Meet Commences in Ranchi
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 09:31 PM
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The Khelo Jharkhand under‑17 sports meet kicked off today in Ranchi, marking the start of the state’s youth competition.
The Khelo Jharkhand under‑17 meet opened in Ranchi today, with state officials presiding over the inaugural ceremony. The event, organized by the Jharkhand Sports and Youth Development Authority, aims to provide a competitive platform for young athletes across the state.
Athletes aged under 17 will compete in a range of disciplines, including athletics, football, badminton and wrestling. Schools and sports academies from across Jharkhand have sent teams, making the meet a showcase of emerging talent.
Organisers expect the meet to serve as a talent‑identification exercise for higher‑level state and national squads. Successful performers could earn spots in upcoming national junior championships, further strengthening Jharkhand’s sports pipeline.
Athletes aged under 17 will compete in a range of disciplines, including athletics, football, badminton and wrestling. Schools and sports academies from across Jharkhand have sent teams, making the meet a showcase of emerging talent.
Organisers expect the meet to serve as a talent‑identification exercise for higher‑level state and national squads. Successful performers could earn spots in upcoming national junior championships, further strengthening Jharkhand’s sports pipeline.