2027 will be an election year for World Athletics. An elective congress will be held in BeijingJust before the World Championships in September, the election will be held to elect the president, four vice-presidents, and 13 individual members of the Council for the next term (2027-2031). World Athletics announced that the campaign officially began on March 1st. All nominations must be received by [date to be inserted]. before June 1, 2027. Candidates must first present themselves to the selection committee before March 31, 2027 and be declared eligible.
One thing is sure: Sebastian Coe will resign as president since he has reached the three-term limit. Leading World Athletics over the past decade has been an immense honor and privilege that I have thoroughly enjoyed. explains the BritonRunning for president, vice-president, or board member implies enormous responsibilities and obligationsThe decisions that World Athletics will have to make over the next decade will be just as crucial as those we have made over the last decade, but they will be based on much more solid foundations and stable. »
On its website, the International Federation specifies that To ensure the most transparent electoral process possible and to guarantee the election of the most qualified candidates, all participants will have multiple opportunities to participate in presentations and discussions with members of World Athletics. ».
