India will bid for both the 2029 and 2031 World Athletics Championships.

India to Bid for 2029 and 2031 World Athletics Championships

• India plans to bid for both the 2029 and 2031 World Athletics Championships.

• The process begins later this year, with the World Athletics governing body announcing the hosts in September 2026.

• The deadline for expression of interest is October 1, 2025.

• The initial submission of application for the world championships is April 1, 2026.

• The final bid application is due by August 5, 2026, before the World Athletics Council announces the host cities.

• The AFI has decided to bid for high-profile events due to India’s hopes to host the 2036 Olympics.

• The 2025 world championships will be held in Tokyo, while the 2027 edition will be held in Beijing.

• The nearest event India has a chance of hosting is the junior world championships in 2028.