Which country hosted the World Championships in Athletics (18th) in 2022?

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  1. Japan
  2. Qatar
  3. United States of America
  4. Colombia

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Option 3 : United States of America
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The correct answer is United States of America.Key Points

  • World Championships in Athletics (18th):-
    • The World Athletics Championships are a global track and field event that is held every two years.
    • The World Athletics Championships are one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world.
    • The championships attract the best athletes from over 200 countries. The championships are also a major television event, with millions of people watching the competitions around the world.
    • The championships were first held in 1983, and they have been held in a different city each time. 
    • The 18th edition of the World Championships in Athletics was scheduled to be held in Eugene, Oregon, USA, from July 15 to 24, 2022.
    • However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was rescheduled to July 15-24, 2022, and will now be held in Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon, USA.

Additional Information

  • Japan has hosted the event twice before, in Tokyo in 1991 and Osaka in 2007.
  • Qatar has hosted the World Championships in Athletics once before, in Doha in 2019.
  • Colombia has never hosted the World Championships in Athletics.

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