World Triathlon President Antonio Arimany has shared an update on the latest developments in the world of triathlon, highlighting in particular the meeting held in Tarragona, Spain. This gathering, which was attended by key figures such as Juan Antonio Samaranch and Marisol Casado, marked a significant moment for the future of the sport.
In Tarragona, Arimany, together with the president of the Spanish Triathlon Federation, José Hidalgo, paid tribute to Marisol Casado, who recently stepped down as president of World Triathlon after 16 years of service. The event, organized in collaboration with the Spanish Federation, was attended by Spain’s top government official for sports, the president of the Spanish Olympic Committee, Alejandro Blanco, and the vice president of the IOC, Juan Antonio Samaranch. This event not only celebrated Casado’s career, but also reinforced the commitment to continue promoting triathlon globally.
During the meeting in Tarragona, Arimany and Samaranch discussed strategies to strengthen triathlon in Spain and internationally. The meeting underscored the importance of collaboration between World Triathlon and Spanish sports institutions to ensure the success of future events in the region. In addition, opportunities to increase the visibility of triathlon and encourage participation at all levels were explored.
New initiatives for the development of triathlon
During the meeting, plans for future events in Spain were also discussed, including the possibility of organizing high-level competitions in Tarragona and other regions. These initiatives seek to consolidate Spain as a benchmark in the world of triathlon, taking advantage of its infrastructure and the support of local and regional authorities.
Arimany highlighted that this meeting is part of a series of international meetings aimed at strengthening relationships with key federations and organizations. In parallel, World Triathlon continues to work on projects such as the Deloitte Event Study, which will be presented at the upcoming Winning Strategies conference in Hamburg on July 11. This study will provide valuable tools for the strategic development of the sport, which already has its sights set on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and global growth.
Other key trips and meetings for Arimany
In addition to his visit to Tarragona, Antonio Arimany had a busy international schedule. In Bonn, Germany, he held meetings with the International Paralympic Committee to discuss the inclusion of more medal events at the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. In Egypt, he met with the president of Africa Triathlon and the Minister of Sports to explore the possibility of organizing a new Triathlon World Cup on the continent. He also visited Samarkand, Uzbekistan, where he signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Federation to support the development of triathlon and paratriathlon in the region.
