About the event

 

The World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships are coming to Oman for the very first time.

 

Oman will welcome the world when Muscat becomes a celebration of athletics from 4-5 March 2022. 

 

Taking place in iconic outdoor locations around the world, the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships showcases the strength, stamina and technical prowess required over long distances and not only is this the first event to be held in the Middle East, it is the first time outside of China that an Asian nation has hosted the event.

  

About the host, Oman

 

The Sultanate of Oman has become one of the most popular emerging adventure sports locations in the world. Global attention from an impressive and growing roster of international events in sailing, cycling, ultra-marathons and long distance running has caught the attention of the world in recent years.

 

This, alongside its famed warm hospitality, authentic Arabian charm and range of accommodation in some of the world’s most unique terrain has helped position the country as an exciting emerging tourist hotspot. With its magnificent desert, secret oases and breathtaking mountain ranges, Oman is an alluring destination. Its stark beauty and vast contrast never cease to amaze.

 

City coastline, Muscat, Oman

 

Weather

 

Muscat is a coastal city with an average daily temperature of 23C in March and maximum of 40% humidity. Perfect conditions for endurance sports, for both athletes and spectators.