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National Indoor Championships To Herald A New Beginning In Indian Athletics: AFI Chief

By IANS News March 23, 2026 • 22:32 PM View: 270

The National Indoor Athletics Championships: With India set to host the 2028 World Indoor Athletics, Bhubaneswar will host the two-day inaugural edition of the National Indoor Athletics Championships, setting the framework for the athletes to prepare for the mega event.

The National Indoor Athletics Championships, scheduled to start Tuesday at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, will herald a new beginning in Indian athletics, says Athletics Federation of India (AFI) president Bahadur Singh Sagoo.

“Competitors are excited to add a new chapter to their athletics profile,” the AFI president told the media during an interactive session on Monday.

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