Bhubaneswar to Host India’s First Continental Tour Silver Meet
Why in the news
India will host its first World Athletics Continental Tour Silver level meet in Bhubaneswar on 22 August, according to plans announced on 26 November 2025 alongside the Athletics Federation of India’s (AFI) 2026 calendar.
Key facts
- Host city: Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- Meet level: Continental Tour Silver, in Category B, below the Gold and Platinum tiers but above the Bronze events.
- Domestic calendar: AFI is increasing competitions from 32 to 40 for 2026.
- Indoor nationals: India’s first national indoor championships are due on 24-25 March 2026 at Bhubaneswar’s indoor stadium.
| Continental Tour tier | Position |
|---|---|
| Platinum | Top tier |
| Gold | Below Platinum |
| Silver (Category B) | Below Gold, India’s first in Bhubaneswar |
| Bronze | Below Silver |
About the AFI plans
The calendar also features a 16-leg Indian Athletics Series running from April to September 2026, ending on 12 September at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
Exam angle
- Note the host city and tier: Bhubaneswar, Silver (Category B).
- Remember the 32 to 40 increase in domestic events.
- Link it to Odisha’s growing profile as a sports hosting hub.