UK Athletics (UKA) has said it will bid to stage the 2017 World Athletics Championships in London after withdrawing from the race to host the 2015 event.

According to the national governing body, the decision aims to ensure its bid to the International Association of Athletics (IAAF) can provide clarity over the future use of the Olympic Stadium. UKA chair Ed Warner said: "Obviously we are disappointed not to be pursuing our 2015 bid especially after securing the support of both the government and the Mayor of London. However, we need to present the IAAF with a bid that is free of any uncertainties.

"That is not something we can commit to until the process regarding the future of the Stadium which we fully support, is concluded." Sports minister Hugh Robertson added: "The deadline for the 2015 bid falls before the conclusion of the stadium process in spring 2011, but that does not diminish our appetite to host the event."