World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025

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We are pleased to announce that the official programme for the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 is now available!
Inside, fans will find a comprehensive guide to the event, featuring the history of the World Championships, competition overview, marathon and race walk courses, stadium access maps, and a look at the legacy being created for future generations. The programme also highlights athlete profiles, World Athletics ambassadors, the World Athletics Museum (MOWA), medal design, official mascots, highlights and more.
Designed to enhance every spectator&rsquo;s experience, the programme is an essential companion for enjoying the championships both in and around the stadium. 
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The official programme for the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 is now available.


Official programme

Thank you for following the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25. Catch up on all of the action by checking out our&nbsp;<a href="https://worldathletics.org/competitions/world-athletics-championships/tokyo25/news/reports">event-by-event reports</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://worldathletics.org/competitions/world-athletics-championships/tokyo25/timetable">results</a>&nbsp;and more.
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One world record was set, seven championship records were broken or equalled, and there were a series of historic firsts.
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The next edition of the World Athletics Championships will take place in Beijing in 2027.

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WELCOME TO THE  WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS TOKYO 25!
The World Athletics Championships will be held in Tokyo from 13-21 September 2025.
More than 2000 athletes from some 200 countries will come to Tokyo to take part in one of the world's biggest sporting events. The first event was held in Helsinki, Finland.Tokyo will host the event for the second time and for the first time since 1991. 