On November 20th, the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi published directions regarding sports events scheduled for November and December, mandating that these events be postponed to later months. This directive must be strictly complied with.
In light of this information, we regret to inform you that the 2025 IAU 50 km World Championships, originally scheduled for December 7, 2025, in New Delhi, India, has been postponed.
This decision was reached after extensive discussions with the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), in compliance with the recent government directive. While we recognize the significant effort and preparation invested by athletes, coaches, and federations, the health and safety of all participants must remain our highest priority.
The new date for the Championships will be communicated within the week.
In light of this postponement, federations will be permitted to modify their athletes’ lists. If there are no changes to your athletes’ list (addition or deletion), no action is required. However, if your federation intends to make changes, the updated Final Entry Form (FEF) must be submitted no later than December 21, 2025.
We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation during these challenging circumstances, and we look forward to welcoming you to New Delhi.
Please be aware that communication has also been sent to the Federations.
IAU Executive Council and Local Organizing Committee
November 22, 2025
