2028 World Indoor Athletics Heads to India’s Bhubaneswar

India scores a major victory with Bhubaneswar chosen to host the 2028 World Athletics Indoor Championships, as revealed by AFI President Bahadur Singh Sagoo following the council’s decision in Torun, Poland. The Kalinga Indoor Stadium, praised during a January inspection, will host this elite gathering.

Odisha’s transformation into an athletics hub is evident in its packed resume: the 2017 Asian Championships, recent World Continental Tour, and upcoming National Indoor Championships on March 24-25.

The surge owes much to icons like Neeraj Chopra, whose javelin medals have galvanized the sport, alongside Avinash Sable’s steeplechase silver and Gulveer Singh’s historic sub-60-minute half-marathon in New York.

This milestone builds on past successes like the 2004 World Half Marathon in Delhi, signaling sustained growth. For Bhubaneswar, it’s a chance to blend cutting-edge facilities with passionate hosting, drawing the planet’s top indoor talents.

Looking ahead, this event promises to accelerate India’s athletics renaissance, fostering talent and infrastructure for generations to come.