{"id":24274,"date":"2026-04-12T22:41:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T17:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/?p=24274"},"modified":"2026-04-12T22:41:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T17:11:29","slug":"daputy-mayors-trophy-tracknights-set-for-pune-debut-promises-high-octane-floodlit-athletics-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesofpowerandvoice.com\/?p=24274","title":{"rendered":"Daputy Mayors Trophy TRACKNIGHTS Set for Pune Debut, Promises High-Octane Floodlit Athletics Action"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\">Pune: Pune is gearing up for a thrilling showcase of grassroots athletics as Daputy Mayors Trophy TRACKNIGHTS, Maharashtra\u2019s first-ever floodlit state-level athletics championship, makes its much-anticipated debut from April 24 to 26, 2026. The meet is being organised by the Athletic Sports Foundation in association with the Poona District Athletic Association (PDAA) and the Maharashtra Athletic Association (MAA).<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Having already carved a niche with successful editions in Mumbai (2020 &amp; 2025) and Nashik (2023 &amp; 2024), TRACKNIGHTS now brings its electrifying format to Pune, further expanding its footprint across the state athletics circuit.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Spearheading the initiative is Organising Secretary Chirag Patel, a former national medalist who has represented Maharashtra and trained at the Junior Indian National Camp for the Commonwealth Games. Under his leadership, TRACKNIGHTS continues to push the boundaries of traditional competition by delivering a professional, spectator-friendly athletics experience.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The three-day championship will feature over 90 track and field events across multiple disciplines, with categories ranging from Under-8 to Open. Both boys and girls will compete for top honours, with individual and team championship titles at stake, along with a total prize purse of \u20b950,000.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">What sets TRACKNIGHTS apart is its international-style presentation. Athletes will compete under floodlights with the support of electronic timing systems and LED display boards\u2014elements typically reserved for elite competitions\u2014bringing a high-performance environment to the grassroots level.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cTRACKNIGHTS was created with the vision of giving young athletes a platform that mirrors international competition standards. Competing under lights, with professional timing and presentation, not only enhances performance but also builds confidence. We want every athlete here to feel like they are part of something big and take a step forward in their sporting journey,\u201d said Organising Secretary Chirag Patel.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The event aims to serve as a launchpad for emerging talent by offering athletes a platform that mirrors top-tier competition standards. With participation expected from districts across Maharashtra, the championship promises intense competition and a vibrant display of young athletic talent.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">TRACKNIGHTS is fast emerging as a game-changer in the state\u2019s athletics landscape, raising the bar for how the sport is organised, experienced, and celebrated at the grassroots level.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pune: Pune is gearing up for a thrilling showcase of grassroots athletics as Daputy Mayors Trophy TRACKNIGHTS, Maharashtra\u2019s first-ever floodlit state-level athletics championship, makes its much-anticipated debut from April 24 to 26, 2026. 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