New Delhi: Beijing has been successfully selected as the host city 2027 World Athletics Championships, The decision comes after Rome withdrew its bid earlier in the day Italian Athletics Federation Challenges were faced in securing financial assistance from the government.
This is Beijing's second time hosting world athletics Championships, the city previously hosted the event in 2015.World Exercise President Sebastian Coe congratulated Beijing, highlighting the city's successful bid and recalling the vibrant display of global athletics at the National Stadium in 2015. Congratulations to Beijing on their successful bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2027, 12 years from now. “The athletes lit up the national stadium for the 15th edition of our global showpiece,” said Sebastian Coe. He also acknowledged China's important contribution in this Wanda Diamond League broadcast, the cumulative viewership in 2023 was 368.9 million.
China is continuing to strengthen its presence in international athletics, with plans to host the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Nanjing next year. Additionally, the country is set to kick off the 2024 Diamond League season with two meetings in Xiamen and Shanghai in April.
Tokyo is scheduled to host the World Championships in 2025, which will contribute to Asia's prominence in the global athletics calendar. The selection of Beijing as host for the 2027 World Athletics Championships reflects the city's capabilities and commitment to hosting major sporting events on the world stage.
(Inputs from Reuters)
This is Beijing's second time hosting world athletics Championships, the city previously hosted the event in 2015.World Exercise President Sebastian Coe congratulated Beijing, highlighting the city's successful bid and recalling the vibrant display of global athletics at the National Stadium in 2015. Congratulations to Beijing on their successful bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2027, 12 years from now. “The athletes lit up the national stadium for the 15th edition of our global showpiece,” said Sebastian Coe. He also acknowledged China's important contribution in this Wanda Diamond League broadcast, the cumulative viewership in 2023 was 368.9 million.
China is continuing to strengthen its presence in international athletics, with plans to host the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Nanjing next year. Additionally, the country is set to kick off the 2024 Diamond League season with two meetings in Xiamen and Shanghai in April.
Tokyo is scheduled to host the World Championships in 2025, which will contribute to Asia's prominence in the global athletics calendar. The selection of Beijing as host for the 2027 World Athletics Championships reflects the city's capabilities and commitment to hosting major sporting events on the world stage.
(Inputs from Reuters)