BUDAPEST, July 19, 2023 – On 19 August, the most significant sporting event in Hungary’s history, the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, will kick off with an opening ceremony to mark the occasion. Over 2,000 athletes coming from 200+ countries will compete in Hungary, in front of hundreds of thousands of fans and captivating a global audience of more than a billion viewers. The showcase is the world’s third-largest sporting event.
National Athletics Centre, Budapest (Photo by Budapest 2023)
In honour of this momentous occasion, the organisers have prepared a grand welcome for all spectators attending the World Championships’ opening day. Star guests and a surprise gift await them during the evening programme. And throughout the championships, each day at the National Athletics Centre will culminate in multiple gripping finals
“We have already sold an impressive 250,000 tickets, and the buzz around the World Championships is getting stronger,” said Balázs Németh, CEO of Budapest 2023 organising committee. “As we approach the final month, the excitement is palpable, and the historic sporting extravaganza is practically underway. Sports and broadcasting equipment are arriving steadily, and the stadium is beginning to radiate the splendour of the World Championships,” he further added.
The World Championships in Budapest promise to be one of the most exciting competitions of all time. In recent weeks, numerous world and European records have been shattered, creating high expectations of the thrilling competition to come. These developments foretell the colossal battles that the superheroes of athletics are gearing up to unleash in Budapest.
On the opening day, local fans can look forward to cheering for Bence Halász, the world bronze medallist in the hammer throw, who is one of the top Hungarian contenders for a medal in the World Championships. Additionally, an exhilarating event awaits spectators on the first night—the 4x400m mixed relay. This unique event in athletics sees both men and women competing together, adding an extra dose of excitement to the Championships.
For those wanting to witness the world’s fastest men in action, the opening day of the World Championships will be an absolute delight, with the stars of the men’s 100m sprint competing on 19 August.
Act fast to secure your spot, as a limited number of tickets for the World Athletics Championships, set to commence in exactly one month, are still available at https://tickets.wabudapest23.com/.Morning tickets are priced from HUF 3000 (8 Euro), and evening tickets start at HUF 6900 (18 Euro).
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