Beijing Awarded 2027 World Athletics Championships

The decision follows Italy's withdrawal from hosting due to lack of government financial support.

Beijing to host the 2027 World Athletics Championships, marking the event's return to China since 2015.
Italy withdrew its bid to host the 2027 championships in Rome after failing to secure the necessary $92 million in government funding.
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe highlights the opportunity to grow the sport's fan base in China, the world's largest commercial market.
The 2025 World Championships will be held in Tokyo, continuing the trend of hosting in the world's largest economies.
China was the top performer for Wanda Diamond League broadcast consumption in 2023, with a cumulative audience of 368.9 million.