37th South Zone Junior Athletics Championship 2026

Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), Puducherry Campus, proudly represented Puducherry at the 37th South Zone Junior Athletics Championship 2026, held from 16 to 18 September 2026 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Uppalam, Puducherry. The championship brought together athletes from seven states, giving young sportspersons a competitive platform to showcase their athletic abilities and sporting spirit. The Pondicherry Amateur Athletic Association organised the championship. 

The event was attended by several distinguished dignitaries, including Thiru. A. Anbalagan, Hon’ble Speaker, Puducherry; Thiru. Malladi Krishna Rao, Hon’ble Public Works Minister, Puducherry; Thiru. V. Vaithilingam, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, Puducherry; and other prominent representatives. Ms. Nidhya P, Sports Training Officer of RRU Puducherry Campus, served as the coordinator and contributed to the event. She also served as Chief Judge for the South Zone Athletic Meet 2026, undertaking official responsibilities to support the smooth and successful conduct of the athletic events.

The following athletes from Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), Puducherry Campus, represented the University at the 37th South Zone Junior Athletics Championship 2026 and secured the following positions in their respective events.

Ms. V. Swathi

• Event 1: Under-20 Women’s 

  Javelin Throw 

• Secured 5th place. Achieved a throwing distance of 30.81 metres.

• Event 2: Under-20 Women’s Shot Put

• Recorded a distance of 5.84 metres.

Ms. R. Jeevika

• Event: Under-20 Women’s Heptathlon
• Secured 9th position.
• Scored 2,212 points in the competition.

Participation in this championship provided the students with valuable exposure to high-level competition and an opportunity to compete with athletes from different regions. The experience helped them strengthen their confidence, concentration, discipline and sportsmanship while recognising the importance of consistent training and preparation.  Rashtriya Raksha University, Puducherry Campus, appreciates the achievements and sporting efforts of Ms. V. Swathi and Ms. R. Jeevika. Their participation reflects the university’s commitment to encouraging extracurricular activities, physical fitness and the holistic development of students alongside academic excellence.The achievement stands as an inspiration for fellow students to pursue their sporting interests with dedication, perseverance and a spirit of excellence.