Day 29
Sports & AwardsSkim2024-12-15
India Secures Rights for World Athletics Continental Tour
What Happened
The Athletics Federation of India announced that Bhubaneswar will host the nation's first-ever World Athletics Continental Tour event in August 2025. This will be the first major global track and field meet hosted by India since the 2004 World Half Marathon.
Why It Matters
It allows Indian athletes to earn vital world ranking points in home conditions, boosting their chances for qualification in international championships.
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