India’s First National Indoor Athletics Championships Set to Begin at Kalinga Stadium

Bhubaneswar will make history by hosting India's first-ever National Indoor Athletics Championships in January 2026. This high-profile event will be held in a modern indoor arena within the Kalinga Stadium complex, marking a new milestone in Indian athletics. The championship features top-notch infrastructure and cutting-edge technology, which will nurture homegrown talent and help Indian athletics compete globally. This milestone also enhances the city's reputation as a major sports venue and reflects the growing interest among Indians in expanding modern, high-performance sports facilities to serve athletes.

India Enters a New Era with Its First Indoor Athletics Competition

• The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) President, Bahadur Singh Sagoo, declared that the first National Indoor Athletics Championships will take place in India in January 2026.

• The match is set to be held in Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, a five-star venue.

• This will have indoor activities such as the men's heptathlon, long jump, shot put, pole vault, and hurdles.

• This title will be a great step towards the development of infrastructure and talent in athletics in India.

• The calendar of AFI 2026 will cover close to 40 national events, making the athletes countrywide have a greater chance.

Conclusion

The inaugural National Indoor Athletics Championships in Kalinga Stadium of India is a landmark occasion in the sports of the country. This historic event puts emphasis on the increased interest of India in world-standard athletic facilities and sports development. Bhubaneswar will be the way forward to a new dawn in Indian athletics or international recognition with advanced facilities and international standards.