West Ham agreement boosts London bid for World Athletics Championships

West Ham have agreed to allow the London Stadium to be included in London's bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, following complex negotiations in which the club was originally unwilling to vacate the venue for approximately three weeks in September. The Hammers stated that any disruption to their football schedule will be confirmed once their division and competition status for the 2029/30 season is known. The agreement comes after public criticism from British sprinters Dina Asher-Smith and Keely Hodgkinson, who mocked West Ham's reluctance during the negotiations.