India, July 15 -- A three-day Sports for Change Nationals 2026 event, participated by around 600 young athletes from 15 states from across the country, concluded on Tuesday at the Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida.

According to organisers, the initiative since its launch in 2017, has reached over 74,500 athletes, including 474 para-athletes.

Officials said this 8th edition of the event witnessed sportspersons, aged between seven to 18, competing in 11 disciplines, including football, kabaddi, volleyball, athletics and archery.

Officials said athletes from various states including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Nagaland, Ladakh, Rajasthan and West Bengal participated in this year's ...