World Athletics Championships: London’s 2029 bid gets Starmer backing

Published on July 19, 2025
World Athletics Championships: London’s 2029 bid gets Starmer backing
  • UK government will give £35m to help push for event

  • Previous successes leave city in strong position for bid

London is in prime position to stage the 2029 World Athletics Championships after finally securing a substantial government funding commitment for the bid.

It is understood the UK government has agreed to give £35m to help bid for the championships, which would be the first to be staged in London since 2017, with the mayor’s office expected to commit about £10m.

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