NEW DELHI: Beijing has been efficiently chosen because the host metropolis for the 2027 World Athletics Championships. The choice follows the withdrawal of Rome’s bid earlier within the day, because the Italian athletics federation confronted challenges in securing monetary assist from the federal government.
This marks Beijing’s second time internet hosting the World Athletics Championships, with the town beforehand staging the occasion in 2015.World Athletics President Sebastian Coe prolonged congratulations to Beijing, highlighting the town’s profitable bid and reminiscing in regards to the vibrant showcase of worldwide athletics on the Nationwide Stadium in 2015.”Congratulations to Beijing on their profitable bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2027, 12 years after our athletes lit up the Nationwide Stadium for the fifteenth version of our world showpiece,” said Sebastian Coe. He additionally acknowledged China’s vital contribution to the Wanda Diamond League broadcast, noting a cumulative viewers of 368.9 million in 2023.
This marks Beijing’s second time internet hosting the World Athletics Championships, with the town beforehand staging the occasion in 2015.World Athletics President Sebastian Coe prolonged congratulations to Beijing, highlighting the town’s profitable bid and reminiscing in regards to the vibrant showcase of worldwide athletics on the Nationwide Stadium in 2015.”Congratulations to Beijing on their profitable bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2027, 12 years after our athletes lit up the Nationwide Stadium for the fifteenth version of our world showpiece,” said Sebastian Coe. He additionally acknowledged China’s vital contribution to the Wanda Diamond League broadcast, noting a cumulative viewers of 368.9 million in 2023.
China continues to strengthen its presence in worldwide athletics, with plans to host the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Nanjing subsequent 12 months. Moreover, the nation is ready to kick off the 2024 Diamond League season with two meets in Xiamen and Shanghai in April.
Tokyo is scheduled to host the World Championships in 2025, contributing to Asia’s prominence within the world athletics calendar. The collection of Beijing because the host for the 2027 World Athletics Championships displays the town’s capabilities and dedication to internet hosting main sporting occasions on the world stage.
(Inputs from Reuters)
