The brand new Final Championships could have a document prize pot on supply for the ‘better of the perfect’ pitting Olympic, World Championship, Diamond League winners and the 12 months’s prime performing athletes in opposition to one another
Final Up to date: 03/06/24 12:36pm
World Athletics has introduced the ‘World Athletics Final Championship’ with Budapest to host its first version in 2026
World Athletics has unveiled a brand new biennial international championship meant to function a grand conclusion to the 2026 season, with a document $10 million (£7.9m) prize pot on supply and Budapest because the inaugural host metropolis.
The World Athletics Final Championship might be held each two years, with gold medallists receiving $150,000 (£118,000) as a part of what the game’s world governing physique says is the richest prize pot ever within the sport.
The inaugural championships are scheduled for 3 evenings, September 11-13, with every session going down in beneath three hours.
World Athletics hope the fast-paced occasion can captivate international tv viewers and youthful followers. The competitors will alternate with world championships to offer a showcase athletics occasion each calendar 12 months.
The meet will characteristic between eight and 16 of the world’s top-ranked athletes per self-discipline, with alternatives primarily based totally on world rankings. Some 400 athletes from about 70 nations are anticipated to compete.
“With only the best of the best on show and cutting straight to semi-finals and finals, we will create an immediate pressure to perform for athletes aiming to claim the title of the ultimate champion,” World Athletics President Sebastian Coe mentioned.
Sebastian Coe, President of the World Athletics Federation, believes the brand new competitors might be a ‘must-watch’
“Featuring athletics’ biggest stars, it will be a must-watch global sports event and means track and field will host a major global championship in every single year, ensuring for the first time that athletics will enjoy a moment of maximum audience reach on an annual basis.”
The normal world athletics championships are additionally held each two years. Budapest hosted the 2023 occasion, with the following one in Tokyo in 2025.
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