World Athletics CEO Jon Ridgeon has commented on the future of the Ultimate Championship event. News regarding the event’s future was anticipated from World Athletics President Sebastian Coe at a press conference in Budapest on Thursday. The Ultimate Championship (UC), the most lucrative athletics competition in history, is being held in Hungary this weekend. Coe was expected to elaborate on plans for the event moving forward. Ridgeon’s statement indicates potential issues with future locations, specifically mentioning they "will not come to Helsinki." The uncertainty surrounding the competition’s future casts a shadow over its long-term viability.