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The World Athletics Championships Budapest 23 are set to commence on August 19 to 27.
With 11 days to go until the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, the event organisers have unveiled ‘one-of-a-kind’ medals.
World Athletics reported that the design of the medals was driven by a focus on uniqueness and originality.
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On one side of the medals, the central figure is the logo of the WCH Budapest 23: The Statue of Liberty atop Gellért Hill, a prominent and recognisable landmark in Budapest.
The reverse side of the medals carries a dual meaning. At the forefront, the brand-new National Athletics Centre, resembling a crown-like structure, stands as the venue for the World Championships. In the background, the race track serves as the backdrop, where athletics superheroes will etch their names into history.
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"It was imperative that our medals connect sports, heroism, and national identity. Moreover, for the first time in the history of the World Athletics Championships, all three coaches of the podium finishers will also receive medals," said Balázs Németh, CEO of the LOC.
The medals’ total composition consists of a staggering 140kg of precious metal and a ribbon spanning 450m. The comprehensive process, from initial design to the final touch of tape sewing, culminates in more than 3000 hours of combined effort.
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There is also an innovative Medal Plaza, where the medal ceremonies will take place before the sessions each day. This will mark the first time that the athletes are celebrated outside of the stadium.
The World Athletics Championships Budapest 23, set to commence on August 19, promises to show the world a true celebration of sport on a unique stage and welcomes everybody who wishes to witness the wonder.
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