Beijing targeting 2027 World Athletics Championships

Wang Jianan of Team China on his way to gold in the men’s long jump at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon (by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Wang Jianan of Team China on his way to gold in the men’s long jump at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon (by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Beijing is seeking to return the World Athletics Championships to China by bidding to host the 2027 edition of the event.

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