It is a great pleasure and honor for Tokyo to be chosen as the venue for the 2025 World Athletics Championships.This will be the second time that the event will be held in Tokyo, the first being in 1991.

The World Athletics Championships is the world's premier track and field competition, attracting 200 top athletes from over 2,000 countries and regions.This will be a great opportunity for many Tokyo residents to watch and cheer on the world's best athletes in close competition at the reborn National Stadium.

In addition, by using the tournament as an opportunity to interact with athletes and watch the tournament, we can convey the excitement and courage that sports bring to the children who will lead the next generation.Furthermore, it will be a great opportunity to communicate Tokyo's diverse charms and increase its international presence.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will leverage the know-how it has cultivated over the years to manage international sports events, including the Tokyo 2020 Games, and work proactively with everyone involved to make the Games a success.