Statement on the 2022 World Para Athletics Championships

Home | news | Statement on the 2022 World Para Athletics Championships

Athletics Australia acknowledges the decision by World Para Athletics to cancel the Kobe 2022 World Para Athletics Championships scheduled for September 2022.

The announcement was made last week by World Para Athletics in light of the foreseeable restrictions associated with its delivery in Japan.

Athletics Australia CEO Peter Bromley said:

“While it is incredibly disappointing another major championships has been cancelled, Athletics Australia is supportive of the decision in the best interest of fair and quality competition.

“We acknowledge that this decision will impact the plans of our high performance para athletes who have had considerably less international competition opportunities since the pandemic began, and we want to affirm our commitment to our athletes as they process today’s confirmation.”

Athletics Australia will work with athletes who were targeting the Kobe 2022 World Para Athletics Championships to  identify potential alternative competition opportunities in light of this announcement.

By Sascha Ryner, Athletics Australia
Posted: 24/1/2021

Maurie Plant Meet - Melbourne

Spectator tickets on sale now. Join us at Lakeside Stadium March 29.
Buy Here

Adelaide Invitational

Tickets on sale now for the 2025 Adelaide Invitational.
Buy Here

Major Partners

Member Associations

Keep up to date with the latest news

Join the community

Australian Athletics acknowledges and pays respect to all traditional custodians of the lands of which we run, jump, throw, walk and roll throughout Australia. We pay respect to elders both past, present and emerging. We are committed to a positive future for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country and recognise the role and value of culture.
Copyright © 2025 Australian Athletics. All Rights Reserved.