India Bids Big: Bhubaneswar, Ahmedabad Eye World Athletics Events in 2028

• India, through the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), has officially bid to host two major World Athletics events in 2028.
• Bhubaneswar is bidding for the World Indoor Championships, with World Athletics officials recently inspecting the Kalinga Stadium complex.
• Ahmedabad is vying for the World U20 Championships, a bid that was already in motion during World Athletics president Sebastian Coe's 2024 visit.
• A World Athletics delegation, including Vice-President Adille Sumariwalla, assessed facilities in both cities, with New Zealand also bidding for the 2028 World Indoors.
• Ahmedabad has broader sporting ambitions, including bids for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, 2031 World Athletics Championships, and the 2036 Olympic Games.

Why It Matters: India is making a significant push to host major World Athletics events in Bhubaneswar and Ahmedabad in 2028.