PANAJI: Around 180 athletes from across South Goa will compete in the South Goa District Athletics Championship–2026, organised by the South Goa District Athletics Association under the aegis of the Goa Athletics Association, on October 18.
The championship will be held at the ATAL Athletics Stadium, Cujira, Bambolim, commencing at 9 am. The competition will feature 12 athletics events in both the boys’ and girls’ sections.
The championship assumes significance as it will serve as the selection platform for the South Goa District Junior Athletics Team for participation in the National Inter-District Junior Athletics Championship–2026, scheduled to be held in Telangana from November 14 to 17.
A 12-member South Goa district team will be selected to represent the district at the national-level competition. The squad will comprise four athletes in the Under-14 category and eight in the Under-16 category.
With approximately 180 young athletes expected to participate, the championship will provide an opportunity for emerging sporting talent from South Goa to demonstrate their abilities and earn selection to the district team.
