Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday received the ceremonial World Athletics flag ahead of the state hosting the World Athletics Indoor Championships in 2028.
Odisha Sports & Youth Services minister Suryavanshi Suraj presented the ceremonial flag to the Chief Minister, marking a proud moment for the state, reflecting its readiness to host the championships. This is a reaffirmation of the state’s commitment to delivering a world-class event, an official statement said.
The ceremonial flag was also presented to Ravinder Choudhry of the Athletics Federation of India and Odisha’s Sports secretary Bhupendra Singh Poonia in Poland, symbolising the official handover of hosting responsibilities to India.
After receiving the flag, CM Majhi said that this is more than an event-it is a moment of legacy. As the countdown to 2028 begins, the flag stands as a symbol of ambition, pride, and a promise to the world-that India and Odisha is ready, he said.
The hosting rights for the World Athletics Indoor Championships 2028 were formally announced in Poland by Sebastian Coe, marking Odisha’s arrival on the global athletics stage.
The World Athletics Indoor Championships is among the most prestigious events in global track and field, bringing together elite athletes from across the world to compete at the highest level under indoor conditions.
Its arrival in Odisha is not just an opportunity to host, but to showcase India’s growing sporting ecosystem, infrastructure, and organisational excellence, said Sports minister Suraj.
PTI
