The 20th World Athletics Championships, also known as World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25, are currently taking place from September 13 to 21, 2025, at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. This milestone event marks the 20th edition of the World Athletics Championships since their inception in 1983 in Helsinki. Over 2000 athletes from 200 teams are competing in 49 events with 147 medals up for grabs. The championships are happening under challenging weather conditions, including heat and humidity, with Japan celebrating a podium finish in the opening events. This is a major global sporting event with full schedules and results being closely followed.