Bhubaneswar, April 5 -- Odisha moved a step closer to hosting the World Athletics Indoor Championships 2028. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi received the World Athletics flag at a formal event held at Kalinga Stadium on Saturday.

The flag was handed over by Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, marking a key milestone in the state's preparations to host the global sporting event.

The ceremonial handover took place at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, where the Chief Minister formally received the World Athletics flag. The event symbolises the transition towards Odisha's role as host for the prestigious international championship scheduled in 2028.

The development highlights the state's growing prominence in hosting major sporting events a...