\u201cIndia will host the 2028 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Bhubaneswar. The global competition will be held at Kalinga\u2019s Indoor Stadium,\u201d the AFI president said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India was awarded the 2028 edition of the World Athletics Indoor Championships on Thursday during the World Athletics Council meeting in Torun, Poland, which is also hosting the 2026 edition from March 20 to 22. Additionally, Wayback India previously hosted the World Half Marathon in New Delhi in 2004.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In January, members of the World Athletics Council visited Bhubaneswar\u2019s Kalinga Indoor Stadium in Odisha and were pleased with the facilities. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sagoo mentioned that Odisha is a leading destination for track and field in the country. In addition to hosting domestic events, Odisha has also been organising international competitions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The first National Indoor Athletics Championships will take place at Kalinga\u2019s Indoor Stadium on March 24 and 25.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 2017 Asian Athletics Championships took place at Bhubaneswar\u2019s Kalinga Stadium. Last year, Odisha hosted the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze Level Competition in Bhubaneswar, drawing over 200 athletes from around the world.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The World Athletics 2028 Indoor Athletics Championships, assigned to India, highlight the increasing prominence of Indian athletics.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 2017 Asian Athletics Championships took place at Bhubaneswar\u2019s Kalinga Stadium. Last year, Odisha hosted the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze Level Competition in Bhubaneswar, drawing over 200 athletes from around the world.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Last week, Gulveer Singh, an Asian Games bronze medallist, became the first Indian runner to complete a half-marathon (21 km) in under 60 minutes in New York City. \u201cThe Indian athletes have been making a good impression at the global level,\u201d the AFI president added. \u201cWe are hopeful more youngsters will earn glory at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n