World Athletics U20 Championships 2026

WORLD ATHLETICS U20 CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 (OFFICIAL COMPETITION SUMMARY) EVENT OVERVIEW: - Definition: The World Athletics U20 Championships is a global track and field championship for elite athletes under the age of 20, representing their respective national federations. - Host: Oregon, USA (CIM / Hayward Field). KEY COMPETITION RULES: - Age Eligibility: Only athletes who are 16, 17, 18, or 19 years of age on December 31 of the year of the competition may compete. - Qualification: Athletes must achieve official entry standards set by World Athletics within the designated qualification window to be entered by their member federation. - Technical Rules: The competition is governed strictly by the Technical and Competition Rules of World Athletics. Anti-doping controls and age verification checks are mandatory. - Note: This is an elite international championship. There is no open public registration or consumer participation corridor.