More than 100 of Britain’s most famous athletes have written to Prime Minister Keir Starmer in an open letter urging him to support London’s bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships.
The athletes, both current and former, include Sir Mo Farah, Keely Hodgkinson, Kelly Holmes, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Katarina Johnson-Thompson, and Daley Thompson among those who signed the letter.
If successful, the bid proposal would result in the holding of the World Championships at London Stadium and call for a “one-off injection of public funding in 2028” with the promise of “£400 million in national economic impact.”
The letter read, “Hosting in 2029 would bring the world’s best athletes back to British soil, but it would also inspire a new generation to get involved in the most diverse and inclusive sport there is.”
“Some of us had the opportunity to go home in 2012 and 2017 in London.” Some of us gave our time, while others were watching. We were all inspired by this.
Many of us were inspired by that spark, just like countless other young people who have gone on to join clubs, coaches, officiate, or just fall in love with athletics.
This summer, the 2029 bid process will begin, with organizers urging ministers to commit to ensuring the UK’s participation in the World Championships.
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Source: BBC
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