US EditionASMITA League 2025 Kicks Off in Modinagar, Empowering Women in Sports
MODINAGAR, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA, JUL 8 – The ASMITA Weightlifting League supports 42 female athletes across eight weight categories in a government-backed program promoting women's sports and talent development.
- On Tuesday, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the 2025 ASMITA Weightlifting League in Modinagar, with 42 girls competing across eight categories over two days.
- Prompted by the government’s fourfold sports budget increase over the past decade, Khelo Bharat Niti, aligned with education reforms, positions ASMITA as a key pillar in the national sports push.
- The 852 leagues across 15 sports disciplines in 2025 aim to involve over 70,000 female athletes, compared to 550 leagues and over 53,000 athletes last season.
- With Chanu present, Mandaviya called her the perfect role model, inspiring young athletes at the league's inauguration.
- Beyond the inaugural event, the league aims to expand nationwide, with Chanu's return at the Commonwealth Championships in Ahmedabad marking future milestones, as part of India's broader sports development plan.
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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Kicks off ASMITA Weightlifting League, Says 'Mirabai Chanu Perfect Role Model'
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu was among the host of dignitaries who were present at the inauguration of the ASMITA weightlifting league. Boosting the morale of the participants was the Union Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, Raksha Nikhil Khadse Sports News | Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Kicks off ASMITA Weightlifting League, Says 'Mirabai Chanu Perfect Rol…
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya kicks off ASMITA Weightlifting League, says Mirabai Chanu perfect role model - The Tribune
Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu was among the host of dignitaries who were present at the inauguration of the ASMITA weightlifting league. Boosting the morale of the participants was the Union Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, Raksha Nikhil Khadse
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