Bhubaneswar, March 25 -- Adille J Sumariwalla, the vice-president of World Athletics, expressed pride in India getting to host the World Athletics Indoor Championships in 2028, saying that it is a matter of pride for the country and will benefit athletes and coaches who will get to witness some of the world's best athletes in action from close quarters.

The World Athletics Council has selected Odisha in India and Astana in Kazakhstan to host the World Athletics Indoor Championships in 2028 and 2030, respectively. The events were awarded during the 240th World Athletics Council Meeting held in Torun, Poland, ahead of the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 26, according to a press release by World Athletics.

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