Bhubaneswar, April 4 -- Odisha's Minister of Sports & Youth Services Suryavanshi Suraj today presented the ceremonial World Athletics flag to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Kalinga Stadium, marking a proud moment for the state reflecting its readiness to host the World Athletics Indoor Championships in the city in 2028.

The 2028 World Indoor Championships will see India host a global track and field championship for the first time, from 3 to 5 March 2028.

The ceremonial flag was presented to Ravinder Choudhry of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and Sports Secretary Bhupendra Singh Poonia in Poland, symbolising the official handover of hosting responsibilities to India, according to a release.

After receiving the flag, the ...