India to host 2028 World Indoor Athletics Championships
India will host the 2028 World Indoor Athletics Championships for the first time, World Athletics confirmed, signalling the country’s growing status in global athletics.
The event will bring top international athletes to India, with officials calling it a “proud moment” for the sport. “It shows confidence in our ability to host world-class events,” an official said.
Authorities believe the move will boost interest at the grassroots level. “This will inspire young athletes across the country,” a senior official added.
The decision reflects India’s rising investment in athletics and its ambition to host major global competitions regularly.