Triathlon/Paratriathlon Conference in Japan (Hiroshima) (2024)
【Project Activities】
Lecture Program
1) Sharing current state of event management by international sports federations / World Triathlon Technical Committee
2) Sharing current state of event management by Asian sports federations / Asia Triathlon Technical Committee
3) Information sharing on event management in Japan post-Tokyo 2020 / JTU Technical Committee
4) Training and discussion on event management in Japan
Practical Program
1) Event Management Meeting (competition operations, protocol, branding, media, etc.)
2) Paratriathlon Meeting (promotion, guides, support, materials)
3) AST Coaching Meeting (governance, safety management, integrity)
【Project Background】
This project was implemented as part of the National Federation’s international strategy to enhance the value and growth of triathlon internationally by conducting excellent event operations in the areas of strengthening, promotion, and organization, and by leading in Asia.
【Project Objective】
As part of Asia contribution activities, to contribute to the development of triathlon in Asia by inviting technical officials and executives from various member associations of Asia Triathlon. This provided an opportunity to invite technical officials from overseas, mainly from Asia, for reports and discussions on the current state of triathlon in Japan, event operations, and international development of the sport, led by international technical officials who experienced Tokyo 2020.
【Project Area】
Sports Instructor Training
【Methods】
Holding seminars/forums
【Outcomes】
As part of Asia contribution activities, technical officials and executives from various member associations of Asia Triathlon were invited, mainly from Asia, to contribute to the development of triathlon in the region. It was a meaningful opportunity for reports and discussions on the current state of triathlon in Japan, event operations, and international development of the sport, led by international technical officials who experienced Tokyo 2020.
【Voices from Participants and Partners】
Hope for the event to be held in Japan again in subsequent years.
【Challenges and Lessons Learned】
Not all member countries in Asia have participated, and continued promotion of the project is necessary.
【URL】
- Time Period
- April 21, 2024 - April 24, 2024
- Region
- Japan (Hiroshima)
- Sport/Programme Category
- Triathlon
- Implementer
- Japan Triathlon Union (Public Interest Incorporated Association)
- Co-Implementer
- Japan Sport Council
- Number of Individual Beneficiaries
- South Korea: 6, Singapore: 2, Jordan: 2, Qatar: 1, Kyrgyzstan: 1, Hong Kong: 2, Malaysia: 3

