Chennai to host 2029 edition of Asian Athletics Championships
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This will be the fourth time India will host the competition
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India is set to host the Asian Athletics Championships for the fourth time in their history, as the 2029 edition of the competition will take place in Chennai. Asian Athletics released a statement on Tuesday, November 10, to make the official announcement.
Later, the chairman of the Tamil Nadu Athletics Association (TNAA), C. Latha, stated that the championships will most likely take place in August. Speaking about the competition being held in India, Latha said:
“We made our presentation (the online presentation was made by Meghanatha Reddy, Member Secretary of SDAT) and highlighted the legacy of the Nehru Stadium in hosting international meets and the availability of the practice facility at the Nehru ‘B’ ground.
“We also stressed that Chennai has an international airport and good hotels close to the venue. The State Government will, in any case, relay the main athletics track soon.”
The other three times the Asian Athletics Championships were held in India were New Delhi in 1989, Pune in 2013, and Bhubaneswar in 2017. Thus, the championships will be returning to the nation after 12 years.
Interestingly, Chennai will be hosting the 28th edition of the biennial event. Before that, the 27th edition of the continental competition will take place in Xiamen, China, from May 28 to June 2, 2027.
This is also a big step for the sport’s development in the nation. Indian athletes have delivered consistent, improved performances in recent times, as witnessed at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games earlier this year.
It will also help India strengthen its participation in the race to host the 2036 Olympics. India is currently competing against Qatar, Germany, Hungary, Türkiye, and South Africa for the hosting opportunity.
Apart from the Asian Athletics Championships 2029 in Chennai, India will also host the Asian Relays Championships 2027 in Chandigarh, the Asian Indoor Championships 2028, and the World Indoor Championships 2028 in Odisha. In addition, Gujarat is currently in the running to host the Under-20 World Championships in 2028.
When did India last host the Asian Athletics Championships?
India has played host to the Asian Athletics Championships three times previously—New Delhi in 1989, Pune in 2013, and Bhubaneswar in 2017.
Where and when will the 2029 edition of Asian Athletics Championships take place?
The chairman of the Tamil Nadu Athletics Association (TNAA), C. Latha, stated that the championships will most likely take place in August.
Which other major athletics events are India set to host?
Apart from the Asian Athletics Championships 2029 in Chennai, India will also host the Asian Relays Championships 2027 in Chandigarh, the Asian Indoor Championships 2028, and the World Indoor Championships 2028 in Odisha. In addition, Gujarat is currently in the running to host the Under-20 World Championships in 2028.
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