German athletics stars advocate for Munich to host world championships

German track and field athletes are pushing for the country to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029 or 2031 at the Olympic Stadium in Munich. World and European decathlon champion Leo Neugebauer and teammate Niklas Kaul both expressed support for returning to the venue where they have previously competed. Gina Lückenkemper, a double sprint gold medalist at the 2022 European Championships in Munich, stated she has actively campaigned for the bid and delivered a presentation to the World Athletics commission. Munich faces competition from other cities, including London and Nairobi, to secure hosting rights for the 2029 event. World Athletics is scheduled to announce the host city selection in September. If selected, athletes like Lückenkemper and Kaul have indicated they intend to remain active to compete in the tournament before their respective home crowds.

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