World Athletics has returned the U-20 World Cup headquarters to Lima

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lime was re-elected as the chair of world championships in athletics under-20 next year, after its initial withdrawal in April due to political instability, social unrest and natural disasters in Peru at that time.

The northern region of Peru was hit by heavy rains in March during Typhoon Yaku, which covered houses and cars in mud and killed at least six people.

Earlier this year, more than 60 people were killed in protests that began in December following the ouster and imprisonment of former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo.

“The situation has stabilized in Lima and, with the strong support of the Peruvian government, the Peruvian Federation has confirmed that it can now host the event,” the Peruvian Federation declared on Monday. World Athletics Federation (World Athletics).

The championships will be held from August 26 to 31, 2024, as scheduled.

Source: La Verdad

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