Bhubaneswar: Odisha has marked a key step towards hosting the World Athletics Indoor Championships 2028 as the World Athletics flag was formally handed over during a ceremony in Bhubaneswar.
In a ceremonial moment at Kalinga Stadium on Saturday, the World Athletics flag was formally handed over to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi by Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, underscoring the state’s readiness and commitment to organising an event of international standards.
This news was announced by CM Majhi in a post on X.
The symbolic handover reflects Odisha’s intent to deliver a world-class sporting experience, backed by modern infrastructure and proven organisational capability. Kalinga Stadium, which has previously hosted major international events, is expected to play a central role in the preparations.
The chief minister emphasised that the state is fully geared up to welcome athletes, officials, and spectators from across the globe. With a strong focus on planning and execution, Odisha aims to set new benchmarks in hosting global sporting events.
