The Federation Cup National Senior Athletics Championships, scheduled in Ranchi from May 22 to 25, will carry added significance this year as it doubles as the official selection event for the inaugural Asian U23 Athletics Championships. India’s athletics administrators are expected to use the competition to identify emerging talent capable of competing at the continental level. The Asian U23 Championships, set to take place in Ordos, China, from July 9 to 12, will provide a new international platform for developing athletes across Asia.