NEW DELHI: India is all set to host a major global athletics event as the state of Odisha will host the 2028 World Indoor Athletics Championships. The announcement was made by World Athletics President Sebastian Coe, marking a big moment for the country as it continues to grow its presence in international sports. This will be the first time that India is hosting a major event organized by World Athletics.
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Bigger plans for the future
India is also preparing to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, seen as a stepping stone to a possible Olympic bid in the future. Holding these events shows the long-term vision of the country to become a major sports center.Coe has previously supported the ambition, calling it “a powerful sign of a nation thinking boldly about its sporting future”.
