Chennai set to host 2029 Asian Athletics Championships
The Asian Athletics Association will officially award the event to the city once the Tamil Nadu government submits financial and administrative guarantees.
Chennai is poised to host the 2029 Asian Athletics Championships, according to reports from India Today, Sportstar and Rediff. The Asian Athletics Association (AAA) council discussed the proposal during its 107th meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday.
The continental body stated it is pleased to award the 28th edition of the biennial event to Chennai, Tamil Nadu, subject to the presentation of letters of guarantee from the government. These documents must include financial and administrative assurances.
C Latha, chairman of the Tamil Nadu Athletics Association (TNAA), said the state government is expected to hand over the required documents on Wednesday. She noted that the presentation highlighted the legacy of Nehru Stadium and the availability of practice facilities at the Nehru ‘B’ ground.
If finalised, this will mark the fourth time India hosts the championships, following previous editions in New Delhi in 1989, Pune in 2013, and Bhubaneswar in 2017. The 27th edition is scheduled for Xiamen, China, between May 28 and June 2, 2027.
India is preparing for several other major events, including the Asian Relays Championships in Chandigarh in August 2027. Bhubaneswar is set to host both the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships and the World Indoor Athletics Championships in 2028.
Additionally, India is in the race to bring the World U20 Athletics Championships to Ahmedabad in 2028.