Why in News?
Odisha hosted India’s first-ever National Indoor Athletics Championships at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant milestone in the development of indoor athletics infrastructure in the country.
Key Points:
- Event: The two-day inaugural edition (24–25 March 2026) of the National Indoor Athletics Championships featured competitions for both senior and U20 categories, including track and field events.
- Organiser: The event was organised under the aegis of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) with support from the Odisha Sports Department.
- About Athletics Federation of India (AFI):
- Current President: Bahadur Singh Sagoo
- Established in 1946
- Affiliated with World Athletics, the Asian Athletics Association (AAA), and the Indian Olympic Association.
| Note: Bhubaneswar has been named the host city of the 2028 World Indoor Athletics. |
