World Athletics Championships 2025 Begin In Tokyo Featuring Refugee Athlete Team

The 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo mark the 20th edition of the event and the first time Tokyo has hosted it since 1991. The championships will serve as the outdoor season finale, featuring top athletes like US sprinter Noah Lyles, who is defending his world titles in the 100m and 200m, and faces strong competition from Jamaican rivals and Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo. The women's sprints also promise excitement, with Olympic champion Julien Alfred set to challenge reigning world champion Sha’Carri Richardson, alongside other notable contenders from the US and Jamaica. Another compelling storyline is the participation of the Athlete Refugee Team (ART), comprising six runners who symbolize hope and resilience, supported by a program providing training and stability through the Refugee Athlete Scholarship in partnership with the Olympic Refugee Foundation and World Athletics. This diverse field of competitors and powerful narratives underscores the event's significance as a global celebration of athletic excellence and human spirit.