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World Athletics has announced a new addition to its event calendar with the unveiling of World Athletics Ultimate Championships.
World Athletics has announced an exciting new addition to its competitive calendar with the unveiling off the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, set to debut in 2026 in Budapest.
This groundbreaking event promises to be a landmark in the world of athletics, bringing together the best athletes from across the globe for an electrifying three-day showdown.
The inaugural championship, to be held at the Budapest National Athletics Centre, will feature over 400 top-tier athletes competing in a variety of disciplines.
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Olympic and World Champions are poised have guaranteed spots at the event, ensuring a star-studded lineup.
Key track events will include the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, and 5000m, along with high hurdles, 400m hurdles, and thrilling relays such as the 4x100m and 4x400m mixed relays.
Field events will showcase the pole vault, high jump, long jump, triple jump, hammer throw, and javelin.
The competing athletes will vie for a share of an impressive US$10 million prize pot, with $150,000 awarded to each ultimate champion in their discipline.
World Athletics announced that it has partnered with Tata Communications and HBS as the host broadcaster for the championship, ensuring a high-quality viewing experience for fans worldwide.
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe described the championship as a game-changer for the sport.
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“We want to bring our fans athletics like they have never seen it before, with the best of the best athletes in our sport competing head-to-head in a passion-fueled, high-octane, festival of sport, with sound, light, and innovation," said Coe via World Athletics.
Scheduled to take place every two years, the World Athletics Ultimate Championship is part of the organization's strategy to ensure a global championship every year, complementing the Olympic Games and World Championships.
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