Antonio Arimany, a leading figure in international triathlon and the new President of World Triathlon, has demonstrated in his first two weeks in office his leadership and focus on modernization and athlete welfare. Arimany has set out to drive a proactive and engaged administration, reinforcing this idea in his first meeting with the Board of Directors last week. Under his leadership, triathlon wants to adopt innovative policies and advanced safety processes in a sport that demands to adapt to the changing needs of its competitors.
STRENGTHENING THE STRUCTURE
The first thing Arimany and his Board of Directors have already done was to approve the initiation of a rigorous selection process to find a new Secretary General, emphasizing transparency and inclusiveness at every step. Through a thorough and transparent recruitment strategy, Arimany demonstrates its commitment to providing triathlon with forward-thinking leadership capable of meeting the demands of the sporting and administrative arena.
To strengthen efficiency in event management, the organization, with the support of Arimany, has implemented a structural analysis, led by José Hidalgo. This detailed evaluation seeks to optimize the organization of events and ensure that the voice of the main sports stakeholders is integrated into decisions.
EVENT SAFETY MEASURES
Athlete safety is Arimany’s top priority, especially following recent incidents at international competitions. In response to these challenges, World Triathlon has already coordinated the review of medical protocols at global events, keeping National Federations informed and promoting transparency to strengthen trust in the organization’s management.
Another process already underway in his first days in office, Arimany stresses the importance of acting proactively on safety. Medical data collection and incident analysis help to define practices that avoid future risks, setting a new standard for safety in sport.
STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS AND VISIBILITY
In its management, Arimany wants to foster strategic partnerships such as the PTO’s recent recognition of the Platinum status of the Challenge Roth event. This partnership increases the visibility of the triathlon in social networks and media, boosting the awards and prestige of the event, to the benefit of the athletes.
This commercial boost in the events allows World Triathlon to create a sustainable environment where the competition not only stands out for its quality, but also for the investment in the talent of its athletes and the recognition of their efforts. This is another point that in these first days of his mandate he has implemented.
TRANSPARENCY AND THE FUTURE OF TRIATHLON
The future of World Triathlon under the leadership of Arimany and his Board of Directors is committed to transparency and collaboration by implementing both external and internal analysis of the events. This will ensure that World Triathlon reflects the values and needs of the triathlon community, strengthening the structure to offer quality and safe experiences in each competition.
With these pillars, Antonio Arimany and his Board of Directors want to move World Triathlon towards a global triathlon, guiding the organization towards a more inclusive and safe model for all athletes and followers of the sport.
