Chennai to host 2029 Asian Athletics Championships
The city will stage the continental event provided the state government submits necessary financial and official guarantees.
Chennai has been selected to host the 2029 Asian Athletics Championships, according to reports from The Sentinel and The New Indian Express. The decision was made by the Asian Athletics Association (AAA) during its council meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday.
The award is conditional on the Tamil Nadu government providing official letters of guarantee. These documents, covering financial and other requirements, are expected to be submitted on Wednesday.
Tamil Nadu Athletics Association (TNAA) honorary secretary C Latha, who attended the meeting in Tokyo, said the presentation highlighted the city's infrastructure. The bid emphasised the legacy of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and the availability of practice facilities at the Nehru ‘B’ ground.
Latha noted that the championships are likely to take place in August. She also mentioned that the city offers an international airport and hotels located near the venue.
If confirmed, this will be the fourth time India hosts the event, following previous editions in New Delhi, Pune, and Bhubaneswar. The 2029 meet will mark the 28th edition of the biennial championships.
Other upcoming athletics events in India include the Asian Relays Championships in Chandigarh next August and the Asian Indoor and World Indoor Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar in 2028.