Odisha Hosts First National Indoor Athletics Championships | 25 Mar 2026

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.