India's Untapped Athletic Potential and the Role of Commonwealth Games

Sebastian Coe, World Athletics chief, emphasizes India's untapped potential in track and field, highlighting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad as pivotal for the sport's promotion. Coe supports including new events like the mile race in the Games and cites India's strategic sports bids as evidence of its growing involvement.

India, hailed as a market with vast untapped potential, has become a focal point for World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe. Coe envisions the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad playing a crucial role in boosting track and field events within the country.

He confirmed that the mixed 4x400m relay and the iconic mile race will continue to be part of the program at the 2030 Games. The mile race will replace the 1500m competition, as seen in the 2026 Glasgow CWG.

Coe, an Olympic gold medallist, stresses the importance of the Commonwealth Games for athletics, particularly highlighting the fierce competition from countries like Kenya, Jamaica, and the UK. He notes a significant rise in track and field popularity in India, spurred by athletes like Neeraj Chopra.