Beijing confirmed as 2015 host 22/11/2010 |
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The 2015 IAAF World Athletics Championships will be staged in Beijing, it has been confirmed.
It marks the return of athletics to the iconic Bird's Nest Stadium, which was the centrepiece of the 2008 Olympics.
IAAF president Lamine Diack said: "To help build up our sport in a country of 1.6bn is a great opportunity.
"As we sometimes say, China is not a country, it's a continent. This is a fantastic opportunity for our sport."
London withdrew its bid for the 2015 event earlier this month because of uncertainty over the future of the 2012 Olympic Stadium.
Liu Jingmin, Beijing's vice mayor, added: "This is the most important sporting event for China since the 2008 Olympic Games. We thank you for your trust.
"We will deliver a high standard event in Beijing which will open a new chapter in the championships' standards."
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