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Officials in row with West Ham over Athletics bid make decision

London bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships moves forward despite a clash over stadium use with West Ham United.
West Ham says it has priority use of the stadium and refuses to relocate for the event.
Officials consider alternate timings to accommodate both football and athletics calendars.
London leadership is engaging with Downing Street and the mayor's office to resolve the stand-off.
West Ham cited a contractual right to priority, complicating scheduling for the bid.
Other bids in contention include Rome, Munich, and Nairobi.
Treasury funds, government and mayoral involvement signal high stakes for the bid.
Athletics officials prefer a September window to bookend the athletics calendar.
Keely Hodgkinson publicly supported the London bid, adding political pressure.
The bid aims to secure a London site for a major global event despite local club opposition.

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