Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
World Athletics has issued a series of competition and technical rule amendments starting in December 2023, with updates extending through March 2026. These changes reflect ongoing updates to the regulation of athletics competitions worldwide.
The 2026 edition of the Competition and Technical Rules consolidates the latest regulations for events, athlete participation, and officiating procedures.
Additional manuals and guidelines cover topics such as athlete replacement policies, manipulation watch lists, and technical delegate responsibilities. For example, the WAS Event Athlete Replacement Policy details the criteria and processes for athlete substitutions.
Guidelines for race walking judging, event organization, photo finish operations, video recording, video referee usage, and gold referee standards have also been released to support consistent enforcement and fairness.
The Track and Field Facilities Manuals, including marking plans for standard short tracks and 400m tracks, have been updated to provide technical specifications for venue preparation and equipment, such as throwing apparatus.
Official documents addressing competition manipulation and disqualification rules further enhance governance and integrity in athletics competitions.