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Features an IAAF-certified synthetic athletic track alongside indoor sporting facilities for weightlifting, volleyball, and gymnastics.

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Neeraj Chopra-Backed UBS Athletics Kids Cup Chennai Final to Feature 500 Young Athletes

The UBS Athletics Kids Cup Chennai final will be held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on November 14, 2026, coinciding with Children's Day.
Around 500 young athletes aged 7-15 are expected to compete after qualifying through earlier events.
The competition features three disciplines: a 60-metre sprint, long jump and ball throw.
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, who became a co-owner of the initiative in 2026, encouraged the young participants to enjoy the experience and believe in themselves.
DT Next is the official media partner for the Chennai chapter of the UBS Athletics Kids Cup.

Shaunae Miller-Uibo Joins Indian Elite Runners Ahead of Delhi Half Marathon 2026

Shaunae Miller-Uibo joined Indian and international elite runners in New Delhi ahead of the October 18 Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon.
The Bahamian sprinter is the event’s International Event Ambassador for the 21st edition.
The race is scheduled at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and carries World Athletics Gold Label Road Race status.
Miller-Uibo won Olympic women’s 400m gold at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.
The Indian elite field includes 22 men and 20 women, according to the event announcement reported on October 8.

Did you know? Facts about Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

The UBS Athletics Kids Cup format is based on three fundamental athletic movements: running, jumping and throwing. Read the story →
The initiative is designed for children aged 7 to 15, with separate age-group rankings for girls and boys. Read the story →
The organisers provide participating schools with a ready-to-use toolkit to help them run their own school-level competitions. Read the story →
Miller-Uibo became only the second woman, after Marie-José Pérec, to successfully defend an Olympic 400m title. Read the story →
Her winning time of 48.36 seconds in Tokyo 2020 was reported as a North American record. Read the story →
The Delhi Half Marathon is staging its 21st edition in 2026. Read the story →
The event organisers announced that the race had raised ₹8.87 crore for charity ahead of race day. Read the story →

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Neeraj Chopra-Backed UBS Athletics Kids Cup Chennai Final to Feature 500 Young Athletes

Around 500 children aged 7-15 will compete at the UBS Athletics Kids Cup Chennai final at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on November 14. The event will feature a 60m sprint, long jump and ball throw, with Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra backing the initiative as co-owner.

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