Tokyo wins race to host World Athletics Championships in 2025

Fireworks are seen during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on August 8, 2021 (by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
Fireworks are seen during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on August 8, 2021 (by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

World Athletics has selected Tokyo to host its World Championships in 2025, with the Japanese capital beating rival bids from Nairobi, Silesia and Singapore.

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