Addressing mediapersons, Vikram Singh said that it was a matter of pride that the prestigious championship has been allotted to Uttar Pradesh Police (UPP) by the All India Police Control Board, New Delhi. "Prior to this UP Police was given a chance to host the championship four times--- in 1952, 1968, 1979 and 1993. We have formed various committees and sub-committees to ensure the smooth conduction of the meet," he added.

Organising secretary of the tournament Rajeev Krishna informed that several international and national level athletes will be taking part in the meet. About 80 officials of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and Uttar Pradesh Athletics Association (UPAA) will be present during the meet so that any record created here gets AFI recognition as well.