Steve Augustine, president of the BVI Athletics Association, Stephanie Russ Penn, the association’s general secretary, and Ralston Henry, team coach and liaison, were among representatives from 191 federations at the World Athletics Congress Conference held this week in Tokyo.
Delegates reviewed the sport’s global performance and growth. Key presentations highlighted the expansion of track and field’s digital footprint on social platforms and in mainstream media. Officials also reported that at the Paris 2024 Olympics, 75 countries reached finals and 43 countries won medals.
The congress included updates on Diamond League performance metrics, a new World Athletics sponsor announcement, and an increase in professional certifications among federation representatives.
World Athletics said the sessions were aimed at strengthening engagement, commercial growth, and competitive opportunities across its member federations.
