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L’athletics seeks the show and pursues new economic-financial goals with a new revolutionary format, officially presented by World Athletics.
First edition in 2026
Il World Athletics Ultimate Championship it will be held for the first time in 2026, between 11 and 13 September, in Budapest: the aim is to crown “the best of the best” every two years. Three evenings of competitions, each lasting less than three hours, during which the athletes “will represent themselves and their national teams, wearing the colors of their country”. Sebastian Coe he declared that it will be a revolution for this sport and for all athletes: “They will be able to be admired like never before.”
Sixteen specialties
The sixteen specialties that will be present in the program have also been revealed: 100 metres, 200 metres, 400 metres, 800 metres, 1500 metres, 5000 metres, 100/110 hurdles, 400 hurdles, pole vault, high jump, long jump, triple jump (women), hammer throw (men), javelin throw, 4x100m medley, 4×100 mixed. The exclusion of the shot put and discus throw stands out, as well as the 3000 steeplechase, the men’s triple jump and the women’s hammer. The objective will be to bring the best athletes to compete, including Olympic Champions, World Champions, winners of the Diamond Leagueholders of the best performances in the world, in order to reward the champion of champions (the comparison between such different events remains to be understood). The prize money is pharaonic: 10 million US dollars (around 9.6 million euros), while the winners of each specialty will receive a check for 150,000 dollars (around 144,000 euros).
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Given the shorter format and emphasis on entertainment, might the World Athletics Ultimate Championship risk alienating fans who value the tradition and depth of traditional athletic competitions?
## Interview: Revolutionizing Athletics with the World Athletics Ultimate Championship
**Host:** Welcome back to World Today News. Today, we’re diving deep into the exciting world of athletics with a revolutionary new format announced by World Athletics. Joining us are two esteemed guests: [Guest 1 Name and Credentials], a former Olympic athlete, and [Guest 2 Name and Credentials], a sports economics expert. Welcome to the show!
**Guest 1 & Guest 2:** Thank you for having us.
**Host:** Let’s start with the big news: the World Athletics Ultimate Championship. [Guest 1], have you ever seen a format quite like this in athletics before? What are your initial thoughts?
**[Guest 1 responds, sharing their perspective on the new format as a former athlete].**
**Host:** Interesting points. [Guest 2], from an economic standpoint, how significant do you think this move is for athletics? The article mentions a substantial prize purse. Do you think this will attract top talent and generate increased fan interest?
**[Guest 2 responds, analyzing the economic implications of the new championship].**
**Host:** Absolutely. Now, let’s talk about the specific events included. The article highlights sixteen specialties, but also mentions the exclusion of some traditional events. [Guest 1], do you see this selection as a positive evolution, or does it raise concerns about inclusivity and representation within athletics?
**[Guest 1 responds, offering their perspective on the chosen events].**
**Host:** It’s certainly a commendable goal to feature the “best of the best.”
[Guest 2], from a logistical standpoint, do you think holding a shorter, three-hour event per night will actually improve the viewing experience for fans? Do you think it will truly create that “show” atmosphere Sebastian Coe alluded to?
**[Guest 2 responds, discussing the potential impact on fan engagement].**
**Host:**
Thank you both for providing such insightful perspectives. We’ve touched on the aims, the economics, and the sport itself.
To wrap things up, a final question for both of you:
what do you foresee as the biggest challenges and opportunities for this new championship format in the long run?
**[Guest 1 and Guest 2 share their final thoughts, reflecting on the future of the World Athletics Ultimate Championship].**
**Host:** Thank you both for your time and expertise. This is a truly exciting development for the world of athletics, and we’ll undoubtedly be watching to see how it unfolds. And to our viewers, stay tuned for more coverage on world-today-news.com as we continue to follow this groundbreaking story.
