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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rachel Steinberg

London submits bid to host 2029 World Championships after West Ham agreement

London’s bid has been boosted by West Ham allowing the use of their stadium - (Getty Images)

London’s bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships has been given a huge boost after organisers reached an agreement with West Ham over use of the London Stadium.

There were concerns the bid, which has been backed by the UK government and London mayor Sadiq Khan, could be scuppered by the availability of the football stadium – even before West Ham’s relegation to the Championship, which further complicated matters.

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