Bhubaneswar, Aug. 23 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said the successful hosting of the World Athletics Continental Tour 2026 at Kalinga Stadium was a matter of pride for the state, highlighting the participation of over 180 athletes from around 28 countries.

He added that Odisha is strengthening its sports infrastructure to attract major international events and emerge as a significant destination for sports tourism.

The Kalinga Stadium hosted the landmark World Athletics Continental Tour Silver Meet on August 22. Organised by the Sports and Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and under the aegis of World Athletics, this prestigious single-day event ...