World Athletics caps record economic year

With the sport now a genuine mass phenomenon, the body closed 2025 generating an impact of $586 million (€496m) thanks to its three major championships, a surge driven by sporting milestones, historic global audiences and widespread participation. Athletics is experiencing one of the strongest moments in its recent history, both competitively and in economic and social terms. This is reflected in the data World Athletics shared last week with the EFE news agency, among which stand out the millions of dollars recorded over the season following the global events: the indoor championships in Nanjing, the relays in Guangzhou and the outdoor...