Sports · 30 May 2026

India to host 2027 Asian Relays and 2028 Asian Indoor Championships

Exam-focused facts from the 30 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Chandigarh will host the third edition of the Asian Relays in 2027.
  • Bhubaneswar will host the 2028 Asian Indoor Championships at the Kalinga Stadium complex, likely in February.
  • The Kalinga Stadium complex in Bhubaneswar will also host the 2028 World Indoor Championships from March 3-5.
  • The hosting rights were awarded by the Asian Athletics Association (AAA) during an executive council meeting in Hong Kong.
  • The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has expressed interest in hosting the 2028 World U20 Championships and either the 2029 or 2031 senior World Athletics Championships.

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