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Hosting 2028 Indoor Athletics Worlds 'big Step Forward In Our Olympic Journey': Dhawan
World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze: As the World Athletics Council selected Odisha, India, to host the World Athletics Indoor Championships in 2028, former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan called it a "big step forward in the Olympic journey", saying it reflects India’s growing stature on the global sporting stage.
During the 240th World Athletics Council Meeting held in Torun, Poland, India was awarded the 2028 edition of the World Athletics Indoor Championships, from March 3-5 2028, which will see India host a global track and field championship for the first time.
"India continues to grow as a global sporting destination. Hosting the 2028 World Indoor Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar is a proud moment and a big step forward in our Olympic journey and sports ecosystem," Dhawan shared on X.
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