Central and Eastern Europe’s leading airline Wizz Air, has been announced as the Official Airline Partner for the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, bringing its reach and momentum to one of the most exciting new events in global sport.
The groundbreaking championship which takes place from 11th to 13th September in Budapest will see Wizz Air play a central role in powering transportation logistics in helping the world’s best athletes arrive ready to compete at the highest level.
World Athletics President, Sebastian Coe said:
“We’re delighted to be announcing Wizz Air as the official airline for the first-ever World Athletics Ultimate Championship. This event will put the best athletes in the world front and centre. We’re pleased that Hungary’s largest airline will be playing a significant role in the success of the Ultimate as it comes to Budapest.”
Balázs Fürjes, the co-chair of the organising committee added:
“Budapest is a global sport capital. The passionate, sport-loving Hungarian fans have witnessed 30 major international competitions of 25 summer Olympic sports in the last seven years, and we are delighted to host the pioneering Ultimate Championship, welcoming the best of the best athletes in the world. We proudly share this historic moment with Wizz Air, Central and Eastern Europe’s No.1 airline.”
The World Athletics Ultimate Championship is set to transform the athletics calendar and define which athlete is the best of the very best every two years, pitting world champions, Olympic champions, the Diamond League winners and this year’s best performing athletes against each other to crown the champion of champions.
Silvia Mosquera, Commercial Officer at Wizz Air, commented:
“We are incredibly proud to partner with the World Athletics Ultimate Championship and the local organising committee as the official airline of this landmark event. As an airline committed to connecting people, we’re excited to help bring the world’s best athletes to our home city of Budapest. This partnership reflects our dedication to excellence, connectivity, positivity and inspiring energy – values shared by both Wizz Air and this world‑class competition, especially in how we reach and energize global audiences. Let’s WIZZ!”