West Ham urged to show ‘heart and soul’ over London 2029 World Athletics bid
The Guardian · 2026-04-28 · archive
Brasher hopeful talks in June will provide breakthroughHammers would need to give up stadium for two weeksThe head of the London Marathon has urged West Ham to show more “heart and soul” amid fears they could scupper Britain’s chances of hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships.While London’s bid is seen as the favourite, it has hit a major stumbling block with West Ham refusing to give up their stadium for around two weeks in September 2029 because the football season will be under way.Continue reading...
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West Ham United are involved in negotiations regarding London's potential bid to stage the 2029 World Athletics Championships. To facilitate the event, the club would need to vacate its home ground for roughly a fourteen-day period during September of that year. While London is considered a top candidate for the tournament, the proposal has encountered resistance because the competition coincides with the start of the domestic league calendar. Organizers have called for the club to show greater flexibility to support the capital's hosting prospects. Important discussions are expected to take place in June, aiming for a resolution that balances stadium usage between athletics and competitive league fixtures.
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