The countdown is on In just 99 days, the world’s greatest athletes will gather in Tokyo for the 20th edition of the World Athletics Championships.
To mark this exciting milestone, the Local Organising Committee, WCH Tokyo 25, revealed the design of the official gold, silver and bronze medals that will be waiting for the athletes on the podium this September.
Crafted with passion and purpose, these stunning medals were designed with a single goal in mind: to be the medal every athlete dreams of winning.
Drawing on ideas from Japan’s junior and high school athletics stars, and shaped through spirited discussion with a panel of young athletes and design experts, the result is a medal that doesn’t just represent victory, but the remarkable journey it takes to get there.
Even the medal case tells a story. In a nod to Tokyo’s natural heritage and our sustainability promise, each one is made from locally sourced Tama wood – a warm, tactile reminder of the host city.
The medals and medal case will be on public display from Friday 6 June at the Central Exhibition Area on the second floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government No.1 Building .
Medal Design Concept
Front:
The design extends beyond the original boundaries of the logo, with dynamic stripes sweeping across the front and Tokyo’s city code “TYO” stylised as an athletics track reaching outward, symbolising ambition, momentum, and growth.
The outer arc brings the design together, expressing connection and unity across the world through sport.
World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 medals – Front
Back:
The reverse side has a polished finish, acting as a mirror for each medalist – their first look at themselves as medal winners.
There is also a plate where their name will be engraved into the design. It’s a subtle but powerful message: “Your effort, your journey has all led to this moment”.
This medal design puts the athlete at the heart of the medal, celebrating their achievement and dedication to athletics.
World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 medals – Back
Personalised for every champion
Each medal will be custom-engraved on the back with the medalist’s name, their country’s three-letter code, and the event in which they triumphed.
This engraving will take place inside the stadium, ensuring that the medal handed over during the ceremony is not just a symbol of victory but their victory, made personal from the very moment it’s awarded.
In principle, medal ceremonies will take place prior to the evening sessions on the day following each final
