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Bhubaneswar to Host 2028 World Indoor Athletics Championships
India has won the hosting rights for the World Indoor Athletics Championships in 2028, with the event set to take place in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
The prestigious competition will be held at the state-of-the-art Kalinga Stadium Complex.
The decision was finalized by the World Athletics Council to promote the sport in the South Asian region.
The 2025 edition of the championships is scheduled to be held in Torun, Poland.
Hosting international sporting events boosts local infrastructure and puts Indian cities on the global sports map.
The prestigious competition will be held at the state-of-the-art Kalinga Stadium Complex.
The decision was finalized by the World Athletics Council to promote the sport in the South Asian region.
The 2025 edition of the championships is scheduled to be held in Torun, Poland.
Hosting international sporting events boosts local infrastructure and puts Indian cities on the global sports map.
Key Facts / Static GK
World Athletics Headquarters: Monaco
World Athletics Founded: 18 July 1912
World Athletics President: Sebastian Coe
World Athletics Founded: 18 July 1912
World Athletics President: Sebastian Coe
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