Qualification System and 'Road to' Tool Launched for World Athletics Ultimate Championship
The World Athletics Ultimate Championship has launched its qualification system and 'Road to' online tool to track athletes' journeys to the 2026 championship.
The Ultimate Championship, taking place in Budapest from 11-13 September 2026, will feature world champions, Olympic champions, Wanda Diamond League winners, and top-performing athletes.
Athletes have already started qualifying through their performances at the Olympic Games in Paris and the World Championships in Tokyo.
- Qualification system conditions and criteria have been published.
- The 'Road to' tool helps athletes, media, and fans track progress to the championship.
The Ultimate Championship will bring together world champions, Olympic champions, Wanda Diamond League winners and the year’s best performing athletes in an epic clash of titans.
Athletes can receive a World Athletics invitation to join the championship in Budapest based on the published conditions and criteria.
Author's summary: Qualification system launched for World Athletics Ultimate Championship.