Overview
- Ahmedabad has been officially confirmed to host the centenary 2030 Commonwealth Games, which Sebastian Coe calls a very important moment for promoting track and field in India.
- The mile will continue in place of the 1500m and the mixed 4x400m relay will remain on the programme, with Coe describing both as permanent fixtures that add value.
- World Athletics is in talks with the Athletics Federation of India and commercial partners to expand its event footprint in the country.
- India has bid for the 2028 World U20 Championships and has submitted strategic bids for the 2029 and 2031 World Athletics Championships.
- A Continental Tour event in India has been upgraded to silver status for 2026, with a silver-level meet slated for Bhubaneswar next year, as Coe highlights recent commercial gains including a 25% revenue rise over four years.