Odisha will host the 22nd edition of Asian Athletics Championship. Around 800 athletes will take part in the prestigious international event. Here’s the list of things which you need to know before the game begins.
Where: Bhubaneshwar, the capital city of Odisha, will be hosting the event at Kalinga Stadium. The stadium got a new look within the time span of three months to ensure that it meets the quality of the international event. However, Ranchi which was designated to host the games was pulled out.
what a beautiful venue for 22nd #AsianAthleticsChampionship!
all set for the Grand opening ceremony. #Athletics meet #India❤️#odisha2017 pic.twitter.com/tubYQX2U8R
When: 42 sporting events which are divided equally among men and women will begin from July 5-9 including the open ceremony.
Added value for the game: As an added value for the event, the winners of AAC will be qualified to the World Championships that will begin in London in August.
Television Broadcaster: Doordarshan Sports.
Mascot: ‘Olly’ sea-turtle.
Glad to announce hosting of 22nd #AsianAthleticsChampionship in #Bhubaneswar from 6-9 July 2017 and unveil mascot and logo of the event pic.twitter.com/ju87VLV9nE
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) May 8, 2017Contingent Leader: Srabani Nanda, a local sprinter, will be leading the contingent of 95 Indian athletes.
Pride for India: This is not the first time India will be hosting the AAC. India has successfully hosted the event earlier in Delhi (1989) and Pune (2013).