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World Athletics Championships 2029: UK government backs London bid
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 19 – UK Government pledges significant funding to support London Stadium bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships, aiming to boost economy and inspire future athletes, officials said.
- The British government has declared its backing for London's effort to secure the 2029 World Athletics Championships, aiming to hold the event at London Stadium.
- This endorsement comes after London previously hosted the event in 2017 and aligns with plans to organize the World Para Athletics Championships at a different location, with the specific host city to be revealed in the future.
- Prominent figures in the athletics community, such as Keely Hodgkinson and Sir Mo Farah, expressed support for the announcement, while UK Athletics chief Jack Buckner highlighted that hosting the event would elevate the sport in the UK, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer conveyed his enthusiasm for backing the bid.
- Starmer stated that hosting the championships would create new prospects for British athletes, inspire young people to pursue their goals, support employment, strengthen UK businesses, and unite communities, marking a proud moment for the nation.
- Should the bid be approved, London will host the World Athletics Championships for the first time since 2017, contributing to the UK's lineup of major sporting events through 2030, with government financial support contingent on confirmation of partner funding.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has backed the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics and Paralympic Championships.
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