WCH Tokyo 25 Kids’ Initiative outline

The World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 (WCH Tokyo 25) is built around a clear and powerful mission: to inspire hope and deliver dreams to as many people as possible. By giving children, the leaders of tomorrow, the chance to experience world-class athletes pushing the limits of human performance firsthand, this September’s Championships aim to ignite a passion for sport and pass on its enduring values to the next generation.

In line with the mission of WCH Tokyo 25 and the values promoted by World Athletics’ Kids’ Athletics programme, which are respect, determination, friendship and pride, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, WCH Tokyo 25 and JAAF will work in close partnership to deliver a wide range of initiatives for children and young people. These will include invitations to attend live competitions, opportunities to participate in athletics activities, and experiences behind the scenes of the Championships. Through these efforts, WCH Tokyo 25 aims to create a vibrant legacy that connects future generations to the power of sport.

Baton Project

In order to make the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 a “dream-inspiring event for children,” the "Baton Project" will be carried out. This initiative involves donating batons used in relay races to all elementary schools in Tokyo. The project is implemented in collaboration with World Athletics' “Kids’ Athletics” program.

Donated Items

• A set of 8 original batons from the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25
• Message card from athlete ambassadors of the Championships addressed to the children

Message from WCH Tokyo 25 Athlete Ambassadors

To celebrate the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships, we’ve created real relay batons—just like the ones athletes use—and will deliver them to all Tokyo elementary schools. Use them to have fun at your sports day and PE classes!

This September at the National Stadium, the world’s top athletes will compete.Don’t miss it—cheer us on!

• Haruka Kitaguchi : Javelin throw
• Abdul Hakim Sanibrown : 100m, 200m
• Yuki Hashioka : Long jump
• Nozomi Tanaka : 1500m, 3000m, 5000m
• Asuka Terada : 100mH

The batons were delivered in June 2025.