WRE Bahamas 24 - LOC and World Athletics
After a successful campaign last November, The Bahamas was re-awarded the rights to host the World Athletics Relays for the fourth time on May 4-5, 2024.
World Athletics recently travelled to Nassau to meet with the Local Organizing Committee of The Bahamas to commence planning for next year's Relays. Representatives were pleased with the initial planning to date and feel confident moving forward after the visit.
"We have had a very productive few days with the Bahamas 24 Organizing Committee for the World Athletics Relays 2024," said World Athletics, "It's great to be back in The Bahamas, the host of the first three editions of the World Athletics Relays, which were the creation of Bahamian sprint and relay legend, Pauline Davis.
“The organizing committee is building on its experience and the success of previous events to deliver what is expected to be a sell-out event. Several new and innovative ideas are being developed for the event, which will take place in May 2024 and serve as the Olympic relays qualification."
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture of The Bahamas, Hon. Mario K. Bowleg, met with the World Athletics Team and LOC Bahamas to express the Bahamian government's full support of hosting World Athletics Relays 2024 in Nassau.
"We appreciate the recognition of The Bahamas' contribution to the world of sports; consistent with our national branding of Sports in Paradise, we renew our detailed attention to global partnerships and events like the World Athletics Relays 2024," Chairman Johnson believes that because of the government and the people of our great nation’s warm hospitality, our guests will look forward to a Baha-mazing event next May.
Chief Executive Officer Drumeco Archer is ecstatic about the upcoming World Relays, "They are coming back home to where it all began; this time, with a focus on technology, Bahamian cultural enchantments and the renewed energy of the world, we intend to make World Relays Bahamas 24 the most incredible experience in athletic history."
The 2024 World Athletics Relays will be a key qualifier for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.