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The National Athletics Centre in Budapest, a brand new, purpose-built facility, is emerging as the Central European region's athletics stronghold.
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe believes that with the introduction of the super-fast Mondo track at the National Athletics Centre, the stage is set for the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, from August 19 to 27.
Coe believes that the track will witness some of the greatest performances ever in history, and he invited all the athletes to show up and showcase their skills. He also urged the fans to purchase their tickets to avoid missing out on the event that promises to be a thriller.
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The National Athletics Centre in Budapest, a brand new, purpose-built facility, is emerging as the Central European region's athletics stronghold.
“As Budapest and the whole country prepare to welcome athletes from more than 200 countries for Central European fans, this is a unique opportunity to see the world’s best athletes compete in their own region. My message to all of you is: don’t miss out. Book your tickets and your place in history now,” he said.
This historic occasion marks the first time in the 40-year history of the World Athletics Championships that a Central European country has been granted the opportunity to host the world's third-largest sporting event.
"We are organising the biggest sporting event of the year, and the level of interest we have already witnessed is extraordinary.
The World Championships will be broadcast to an estimated one billion viewers worldwide, bringing immeasurable value and pride to Hungary," stated Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, Minister of Defence and responsible for Sport and the World Athletics Championships Budapest 23 organisation.
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The Minister encouraged fellow sports enthusiasts to witness the remarkable performances of Hungarian athletes firsthand, cheering them on throughout the thrilling opening weekend and celebrating their potential podium finishes.
On Saturday, June 17, the track that witnessed Coe's inaugural lap will be open for everyone to experience, ahead of the world's top athletes competing in August.
The National Athletics Centre's family opening day will invite the participants to enjoy the track and engage in races, free of charge.
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Additionally, participants can seize the opportunity to purchase tickets for the World Athletics Championships in Budapest at an exclusive 50% discount.
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