WCH Tokyo 25
Representatives from WCH Tokyo 25 and World Athletics (WA) completed their second site visit ahead of next years’ Championships. The site visits were conducted from late September to early October.
Conducted as part of the final stage of the planning phase, the site visit included meetings during which the Local Organising Committee (LOC) provided updates on the progress made since the last site visit and outlined plans for further preparations ahead of next year’s Championships.
Welcoming WA representatives, the LOC President Mitsugi Ogata stated, "Our goal is to create an unforgettable nine days for athletes, spectators, and fans watching TVs around the world. We will continue to strengthen our collaboration with everyone at WA and all stakeholders as we prepare for the Championships”.
Yuko Arimori, a Vice President at the Japan Association of Athletics Federations and a member of the WA Council, also welcomed the representatives while reminiscing about her own performance at the last Championships in Tokyo. She stated, "I made my global debut as an athlete right here in Tokyo at the World Athletics Championships in 1991. I sincerely hope that next year’s event will inspire athletes from Japan and around the world to reach their full potential”.
The WA delegation visited key facilities, including the Japan National Stadium, training venues, hotels, and the Marathon and Race Walk courses. They assessed the status of essential equipment for event operations, room arrangements, and the flow of athletes and spectators.
Additionally, meetings were held to discuss operational matters for the event, where various aspects of the LOC's plans were reviewed.
Marton Gyulai, WA's Director of Competitions and Events, summarised the site visit by stating, "The LOC has made significant progress in all areas." He further emphasised, "The World Athletics Championships is the biggest sporting event on the calendar for 2025. Together, we’ll continue with preparations to host an outstanding event in Tokyo”.
Based on the results of the site visit, the LOC will push ahead with preparations for next years’ Championships.
The World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 will take place from 13 to 21 September 2025.
Note: A site visit is an inspection conducted to assess the progress of event preparations. This involves at least two visits by WA and other stakeholders to the host city, during which meetings with the LOC and venue inspections take place.
