Summary
More than 100 British athletes have asked Prime Minister Keir Starmer to support London's bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships. The event would take place at the London Stadium and requires public funds, with a prospective benefit of £400 million to the UK's economy.
Key Facts
- Over 100 British athletes signed a letter to the Prime Minister.
- The athletes want London to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships.
- Famous athletes like Sir Mo Farah and Dame Kelly Holmes supported the bid.
- The event would be held at the London Stadium.
- It needs public funds in 2028 to go ahead.
- Hosting the event could potentially add £400 million to the UK's economy.
- The last time London hosted the Championships was in 2017.
- The decision process for the bid begins this summer.
