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Udupi : Modern India can boast of prolific history in athletics dating back to the vedic period. India now is literally changing tracks to the contemporary form of athletics. The medieval period in the history of Indian athletics, saw the advent of sports like running, jumping and throwing which are the early ancestors of the track and field events of today’s athletics, said Abhishek Rao.

Speaking with media persons at Udupi, Abhishek Rao of National Youth Co-operative Society Ltd, said that Mangalore division selected for district selection in Karnataka state which includes D. K., Udupi, Chickmaglur, Shivmugga, Davanagere and Chitradurga districts. On 18^th of December, 2016 at 8.30am running will start at Mangala Stadium in Mangaluru. The runners must provide copies of Birth certificate, record from the school and photo. The application will be available in Area Educational office or Pre University Education Department and should be submitted on 14^th December, 2016 before 4.30 pm at TPO office or Physical Education Officer, Udupi Rajathadri office. Also can contact Abhishek 9483927870  or email id- abhishekrao2009@gmail.com.

He said that legends like Milkha Singh, Sriram Singh, P. T. Usha and Anju Bobby Geroge came close to changing the course of Indian Athletic history. The last decade has seen Indian athletes performing admirably at continental meets and the Commonwealth Games in long distrance running and the throw and jump events. However success in the sprint events is still something the country yearns for.

History does not just happen, history needs to be created. It’s time to hone budding athletes with potential to become successful in the international tournaments in the near future. NYCS and GAIL (India) Ltd., have together embarked on a grassroots athletics programme GAIL Indian speed star which is aimed at unearthing young talent across the length and breadth of India. NYCS GAIL – Indian speed star will identity and nurture talent in track events 100m, 200m and 400m between the age group 11 to 17 years, furthering them through access to coaching, foreign training, physiotherapy, mental conditioning and other support services, he said.

Madhukar S, Kiran, Sitharam Shetty, D’Silva were present during the press meet.