(WCH Beijing 27) The logo, mascot and slogan for the World Athletics Championships Beijing 27 (WCH Beijing 27) have been revealed to celebrate one year until the prestigious global event returns to China’s capital.
The 21st edition of the championships will welcome the sport’s biggest stars back to Beijing for 10 days of competition, 12 years on from the successful staging of athletics’ flagship event in the iconic Bird’s Nest.
Following a request from the local organising committee (LOC), made in consultation with the Chinese Athletics Association, the World Athletics Council has approved a change to the competition dates. The championships will now take place from Friday 10 September to Sunday 19 September 2027 inclusive, rather than from 11-19 September 2027 as previously scheduled.