HOST: Government of Odisha, under the aegis of Athletics Federation of India.

DESCRIPTION:
*     The prestigious Championships will take place at the refurbished Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar (Odisha).
*     AFI in past successfully hosted the Asian Championships in 1983 in Delhi and then again in 2013 in Pune.
*     In the last edition of the championship held in Wuhan, China, India won a total of 13 medals including four gold medals, five silver medal and four bronze medals.
*     As the third Indian-city to host the Asian Championships, Bhubaneshwar will host nearly 800 athletes from 45 countries.
*     The winners of the Asian meet will get a direct berth for the World championship in London from August 4-13.
*     As host, India is eligible to field three athletes in each discipline, instead of the usual two.