Timetable WCH Tokyo 25

The World Gathers in Tokyo: World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25

As September approaches, Tokyo transforms into the ultimate playground for track and field. The World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 promises nine days of high-octane action, world-class performances, and jaw-dropping moments. Over 2,000 athletes from 200 countries will converge on Japan to chase glory, medals, and maybe even immortality on the track and field.

Tokyo’s Historic Return

The first World Athletics Championships took place in Helsinki, Finland, but now Tokyo steps back into the spotlight for the second time, its first hosting since 1991. This is not just a competition; it’s a global festival of speed, strength, and endurance. The city is ready, the stadium is set, and fans from around the world are in for a spectacle that will leave them cheering for hours.

Events That Make Hearts Race

The World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 features 49 events with 147 medals up for grabs. From the lightning-fast 100m dash to the grueling marathon, every discipline pushes athletes to their limits. Both men and women will compete in 24 events each, plus there’s one thrilling mixed relay. Expect fireworks in sprints, hurdles, distance races, jumps, throws, and combined events like decathlon and heptathlon.

The events lineup includes:

• 100m, 200m, 400m – men and women
• 800m, 1500m, 5000m, 10,000m – men and women
• Marathon – men and women
• 3000m steeplechase – men and women
• 100m hurdles (women), 110m hurdles (men), 400m hurdles – men and women
• Heptathlon (women), Decathlon (men)
• High jump, pole vault, long jump, triple jump – men and women
• Shot put, discus, hammer, javelin – men and women
• 20km & 35km race walk – men and women
• 4x100m relay – men and women
• 4x400m relay – men, women, and mixed

Path to Qualification

Athletes secure their spot through a combination of entry standards and world rankings. Marathon qualifications ran from November 2023 to May 2025, while other events have their own qualification windows. The World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25 played a key role for relay teams, and the Road to Tokyo online tool tracks who is on their way to the championships.

Prize Money and Glory

It’s not just about medals; there’s also a serious cash incentive. The World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 offers a total prize pot of US$8,498,000. Individual winners can take home US$70,000 for first place, while relay teams compete for up to US$80,000. And for those chasing the ultimate thrill, a world record comes with a bonus of US$100,000.

Get Ready for Action

From September 13 to 21, Tokyo will witness the clash of titans in 49 events that will test speed, endurance, and pure willpower. The World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 is more than a competition – it’s a celebration of human potential, sweat, and triumph. Fans, athletes, and media alike are set for nine unforgettable days. The countdown is on, the stadium lights are ready, and history is about to be made.

Timetable World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25

WCH 25 Tokyo: Day 1 (13 Sep)

WCH 25 Tokyo: Day 2 (14 Sep)

WCH 25 Tokyo: Day 3 (15 Sep)

WCH 25 Tokyo: Day 4 (16 Sep)

WCH 25 Tokyo: Day 5 (17 Sep)

WCH 25 Tokyo: Day 6 (18 Sep)

WCH 25 Tokyo: Day 7 (19 Sep)

WCH 25 Tokyo: Day 8 (20 Sep)

WCH 25 Tokyo: Day 9 (21 Sep)

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