Athletics New Zealand and the Government are working on a bid to bring the World Indoor Athletics Championships to Aotearoa in 2028.

Usually held biennially, the event attracts around 550 competitors from 160 nations and is typically staged in the third week of March.

Olympic gold medallist Hamish Kerr says this would be a huge opportunity for New Zealand.

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Athletics New Zealand and the Government are working on a bid to bring the World Indoor Athletics Championships to Aotearoa in 2028.
Usually held biennially, the event attracts around 550 competitors from 160 nations and is typically staged in the third week of March.
Olympic gold medallist Hamish Kerr says this would be a huge opportunity for New Zealand.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Hamish Kerr: Olympic gold medallist on the possibility of the World Indoor Athletics Championships coming to New Zealand

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