Team Leaders’ Site Visit Held Ahead of World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25

As momentum builds for the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25, the Local Organising Committee, in partnership with World Athletics, hosted a two-day site visit for team leaders from around the globe.

Member federation representatives from 25 countries and regions gathered in Tokyo to get a firsthand look at key competition and training facilities. Ahead of the on-site inspections, the LOC held a livestreamed briefing session, sharing essential updates and progress reports with athletics federations worldwide.

In his opening remarks, LOC President Mitsugi Ogata welcomed participants, saying:

"The venues you’ll be visiting today, including the Japan National Stadium, warm-up areas, and team hotels, are being carefully prepared to provide athletes with the best possible environment to perform at their peak. Our entire team is committed to offering you a warm welcome with Japan’s signature hospitality. We’ll do everything we can to ensure the athletes can focus fully on their performance”.

Over the course of the visit, team leaders toured the Japan National Stadium, training facilities, team accommodations and the race walk course, closely examining venue layouts, athlete flow routes, and operational setups to ensure a smooth and athlete-centered Championships.

To wrap up the visit on a high note, official mascot Riku One made a special appearance, bringing smiles and a touch of fun as participants looked ahead to returning in September.

The valuable feedback and insights gathered during the visit will be instrumental in fine-tuning preparations for Tokyo 25.

The World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 will take place from September 13 to 21, 2025 and we can’t wait to welcome the world!