New Delhi, March 2 -- In a unique initiative to celebrate women in sport, a massive nationwide athletics league at 250 locations will be held under the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' ASMITA (Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action) programme to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8.

This was announced by Minister of State, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, here on Monday, as per a release from the Sports Authority of India.

"There can't be a better opportunity to integrate our young women across the nation, and what better tool than using the ASMITA platform that is already gaining in popularity across the length and breadth of the country," said Khadse at a media conference held at the Major Dhyan Chand N...