ORGANISED BY: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India and the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).

DESCRIPTION:
*     Seven nations will participate in the inaugural BIMSTEC U23 Athletics Championships.
*     The seven countries are: India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
*     India has selected a 95-member squad, with reserves included for each event.
*     The squad features athletes selected from both the U-20 and U-23 National Athletics Championships.
*     The competition will feature 14 events each for men and women, along with the 4x100m and 4x400m relay events.
*     The event is not part of the World Athletics competition calendar.
*     It is a regional initiative aimed at strengthening sporting ties and cooperation among BIMSTEC member nations.