Question

Mention any five international competitions in athletics.

Answer 1

Five international competitions in athletics are:

1. Olympic Games: Even though many sports competitions are held in the Olympics, track and field events are considered the main highlight of these games.
2. Asian Games: The first Asian Games took place in New Delhi on 4th March, 1951. These games were inaugurated by the then-President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
3. Commonwealth Games: The Commonwealth Games are an international multi-sport competition in which athletes from Commonwealth nations participate. This event began in 1930.
4. World Championships: These are major competitions in which athletes from all countries are eligible to participate.
5. IAAF Diamond League: The Diamond League is an annual series of top-level track and field competitions comprising 15 leading invitational athletics meetings.