Nagaland Athletics is issuing this press release concerning the conduct of the South Asian Cross Country Championships and the 56th National Cross Country Championships as under.
- The rescheduled date for the South Asian Cross Country Championships and the 56th National Cross Country Championships is 26th March 2022 as decided by the South Asian Athletic Association (SAAF) and the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) in consultation with the Government of Nagaland.
- Venue : Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima, Nagaland, India. Date: 26th March 2022 (Saturday).
- South Asian countries under the banner of SAAF have confirmed the participation of their respective athletes and officials.
- All affiliated units and associations of the Athletics Federation of India have confirmed participation in the event.
- Nagaland Athletics will conduct State Trials for the selection of athletes for the State Level Coaching Camp after which the Nagaland team will be selected.
- Technical Officials from the AFI and the SAAF in collaboration with the Technical Officials from Nagaland will conduct the event under the aegis of the AFI and the SAFF.
Nagaland Athletics extends its appreciation to the Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio, and the State Government for extending all possible support for the conduct of this international event in Nagaland. Nagaland Athletics also extended its appreciation to the AFI and the SAFF, particularly SAAF President Dr. Lalit. K. Bhanot for extending support to the athletics fraternity of Nagaland and the North East and for allocation of this important event to Nagaland as the Host State.
Nagaland Athletics appeals to all sections of the people to come forward and not only extend support and solidarity to the event but also to participate and encourage the sports fraternity with the understanding that Nagaland is hosting the international event on behalf of the country. We believe that with the support and cooperation of all sections, Nagaland is prepared to host the championships in an exemplary manner and do the nation proud and make contributions towards the nation-building process.
(DIPR)