- The inaugural National Indoor Athletics Championship commenced on March 24, 2026.
- It is being held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. The competition will span two days.
- A total of 278 athletes have registered for this competition; among them, 97 are women.
- The event features competitions in both the Senior and Under-20 categories.
- The objective of this championship is to strengthen indoor athletics in India. It also provides athletes with valuable competitive experience right at the start of the season.
- Animesh Kujur will compete in the men's 60-meter sprint. He is currently preparing for the 2026 season.
- Praveen Chithravel will participate in the long jump event. He hails from Tamil Nadu.
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