Competition and entry
World Athletics · 2026Events and categories · Reporting and participation
Events and categories
Athletics includes running, jumping, throwing, combined events, race walking and races outside the stadium. World Rankings competitions follow World Athletics competition and technical rules together with applicable event regulations. The supplied book includes amendments effective through July 2026; a competition's own programme determines which disciplines and eligible categories are offered.
Reporting and participation
Athletes must meet entry requirements and report to the call room on time. Missing a confirmed start or abandoning genuine effort can exclude an athlete from later events at the competitions specified in the rules. Accepted medical or other justified reasons may provide exceptions; simply entering several events does not excuse missing a call.
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