Daily Current Affairs / ASMITA Weightlifting League for Girls Kicked Off by Sports Minister Mandaviya to Promote Grassroots Talent:
Category : Sports Published on: July 10 2025
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the ASMITA weightlifting league at Modinagar’s Warriors Academy, initiating a two-day tournament for 42 young girls across eight weight categories. The initiative is part of a broader mission to organize 852 league events in 15 disciplines this fiscal year, targeting participation from around 70,000 women athletes — a notable rise from last year’s 550 events and 53,000 participants. Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu and her coach Vijay Sharma graced the event.
ASMITA Weightlifting League for Girls launched by Sports Minister Mandaviya to boost grassroots women athletes.
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