NAGPUR: The current heatwave across the region could well be a blessing for Nagpur athletes during the 72nd Maharashtra State Senior Athletics Championship, which begins at the Nagpur University track at Ravi Nagar from Saturday.
Aware of the home conditions and considering the recent performance of Nagpur athletes, the 67-member home team will aim to improve their last years’ record, aiming to pocket 7-8 medals. Last year in Pune, the Nagpur athletes were able to win just three medals. Of the 124 medals on offer, with 16 international and 41 national participants in fray, Nagpur athletes stand a chance to better their record in the Senior State meet being held at home after a gap of 45 years.
