Kenya has lost the bid to host the senior World Athletics Championships for the first time ever after Tokyo, Japan was given the go-ahead.
World Athletics boss Sebastian Coe announced on Thursday, July 14.
“Within a rich field of candidates to host the World Athletics Championships 2025, Tokyo offered a compelling bid.
“I hope this will be a shining light for Japan as they celebrate 100 years of the Japanese Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF) in 2025, by bringing world-class athletics back to the people in Tokyo,” Sebastian Coe statement read.
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Tokyo was selected after scoring the highest in the bid evaluation that focused on four areas: the potential for a powerful narrative, revenue-generating opportunities for World Athletics, the destination will enhance the international profile of the sport and an appropriate climate.
The Japanese city is also known to have the largest athletics stadiums.
After the announcement by the council JAAF President, Mitsugi Ogata appreciated the chance of being chosen as the host of the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
“We are immensely proud that World Athletics has demonstrated its confidence and trust in Japan to host the 2025 World Athletics Championships. Together with World Athletics as one team, we will capitalize on this opportunity to showcase the best possible global event for growing our sport to a higher level,” he stated.
Ogata highlighted that from way back Japan has shown the ability to host the world's top athletes and to inspire international audiences.
He also assured that fans will fill the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, offering an unforgettable experience for the athletes.
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