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The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
UK bids for 2029 World Athletics Championships with government backing
THE UK government has thrown its support behind the United Kingdom's bid to host the World Athletics Championships and World Para Athletics Championships in 2029, PA Media/dpa reported. The events were last held in the UK in 2017 at the London Stadium, five years after hosting the Olympic Games. London is the proposed location for the World Athletics Championships in 2029, when the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport said 'the government is committed to taking the World Paras beyond the capital, with a host city to be confirmed in due course.' Prime Minister Keir Starmer said bringing the World Athletics Championships to the UK would be moment of great national pride, building on the country's global reputation for hosting memorable sporting events that showcase the very best talent. 'Hosting these championships would not only unlock opportunities for UK athletes but also would inspire the next generation to get involved and pursue their ambitions. 'The event would provide a boost for UK businesses and support jobs as well as bring our communities together. I'm delighted to support the bid,' he said. The government department has confirmed it will provide 'significant funding for both bids' and will work closely with bidder Athletic Ventures, UK Sport, and host cities. Lisa Nandy, secretary of state for Culture, Media, and Sport, said major sporting events deliver unforgettable moments and have the power to bring the country together like little else. 'That's why we're excited to be backing a bid to bring the World Athletics and World Para Athletics Championships back to the UK in 2029. 'As part of our Plan for Change, we want to build on our world-class reputation as hosts, delivering not just economic benefits for the country but engaging communities, inspiring the next generation, and showcasing the best of Britain to the world,' she said. - Bernama, PA Media/dpa
San Francisco Chronicle
6 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
UK government backs London bid to host the 2029 athletics world championships
LONDON (AP) — The British government has announced its support of London's bid to host the 2029 athletics world championships. London hosted the biannual premier track-and-field event in 2017 at the London Stadium, which also held the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2012 Olympic Games. The plan is to stage the 2029 worlds at the same venue. Saturday's announcement included the government's support of a bid for Britain to host the 2029 World Para Athletics Championships. 'Subject to funding from partners being confirmed, the government has agreed to provide significant funding for both bids, reflecting the UK's ambition to once again bring the world's greatest athletes to UK shores,' it said in a statement. The announcement came with London hosting a Diamond League event on Saturday. This year's athletics worlds will take place in Tokyo in September. The 2027 edition will be held in Beijing. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he's 'delighted to support the bid.' ___
Winnipeg Free Press
6 days ago
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
UK government backs London bid to host the 2029 athletics world championships
LONDON (AP) — The British government has announced its support of London's bid to host the 2029 athletics world championships. London hosted the biannual premier track-and-field event in 2017 at the London Stadium, which also held the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2012 Olympic Games. The plan is to stage the 2029 worlds at the same venue. Saturday's announcement included the government's support of a bid for Britain to host the 2029 World Para Athletics Championships. 'Subject to funding from partners being confirmed, the government has agreed to provide significant funding for both bids, reflecting the UK's ambition to once again bring the world's greatest athletes to UK shores,' it said in a statement. The announcement came with London hosting a Diamond League event on Saturday. This year's athletics worlds will take place in Tokyo in September. The 2027 edition will be held in Beijing. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he's 'delighted to support the bid.' 'The event would provide a boost for UK businesses and support jobs as well as bring our communities together,' he said in a statement. ___ AP Sports:
Hamilton Spectator
6 days ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
UK government backs London bid to host the 2029 athletics world championships
LONDON (AP) — The British government has announced its support of London's bid to host the 2029 athletics world championships. London hosted the biannual premier track-and-field event in 2017 at the London Stadium, which also held the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2012 Olympic Games. The plan is to stage the 2029 worlds at the same venue. Saturday's announcement included the government's support of a bid for Britain to host the 2029 World Para Athletics Championships. 'Subject to funding from partners being confirmed, the government has agreed to provide significant funding for both bids, reflecting the UK's ambition to once again bring the world's greatest athletes to UK shores,' it said in a statement. The announcement came with London hosting a Diamond League event on Saturday. This year's athletics worlds will take place in Tokyo in September . The 2027 edition will be held in Beijing . British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he's 'delighted to support the bid.' 'The event would provide a boost for UK businesses and support jobs as well as bring our communities together,' he said in a statement. ___ AP Sports:
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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
UK backs London's push to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships
The British government has announced its support of London's bid to host the 2029 athletics world championships. London hosted the biannual premier track-and-field event in 2017 at the London Stadium, which also held the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2012 Olympic Games. The plan is to stage the 2029 worlds at the same venue. Saturday's announcement included the government's support of a bid for Britain to host the 2029 World Para Athletics Championships. Subject to funding from partners being confirmed, the government has agreed to provide significant funding for both bids, reflecting the UK's ambition to once again bring the world's greatest athletes to UK shores, it said in a statement. The announcement came with London hosting a Diamond League event on Saturday. This year's athletics worlds will take place in Tokyo in September. The 2027 edition will be held in Beijing. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he's delighted to support the bid. The event would provide a boost for UK businesses and support jobs as well as bring our communities together, he said in a statement. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
