"ASOIF fully agrees that athletes are at the heart of the Olympic Movement, playing a vital role in the success of any Olympic Games. However, it appears that World Athletics' latest initiative opens up rather than resolves a number of complex issues. Is." A statement issued on Friday said.
Earlier this month, World Athletics announced it would introduce prize money to Olympic gold medalists in each of the 48 track-and-field events at Paris 2028 and all medalists at Los Angeles 2028.
The decision challenges the core value of the Olympic Games as a competition for amateur athletes, and ASOIF said its membership expressed serious concerns about World Athletics' announcement, Xinhua reported.
"ASOIF was neither informed nor consulted before the announcement. When the decision of one IF (International Federation) has a direct impact on the collective interests of the Summer Olympic IFs, the stakes are at odds with that of the other It is important and fair to discuss the matter with the federation first,” read the statement.
ASOIF said that World Athletics' decision undermines the values of the Olympics and the uniqueness of the Games, adding that adding prize money would bring a different set of values to the Games and open up many questions.
ASOIF acknowledged that some Olympians have already been honored by their National Olympic Committees, but the awards are for national pride purposes.
"Growth and integrity are key areas where IFs can differentiate themselves from commercial operators and promoters. ASOIF will raise their concerns with World Athletics and continue to promote dialogue between its members and the IOC," the statement said.
Earlier this month, World Athletics announced it would introduce prize money to Olympic gold medalists in each of the 48 track-and-field events at Paris 2028 and all medalists at Los Angeles 2028.
The decision challenges the core value of the Olympic Games as a competition for amateur athletes, and ASOIF said its membership expressed serious concerns about World Athletics' announcement, Xinhua reported.
"ASOIF was neither informed nor consulted before the announcement. When the decision of one IF (International Federation) has a direct impact on the collective interests of the Summer Olympic IFs, the stakes are at odds with that of the other It is important and fair to discuss the matter with the federation first,” read the statement.
ASOIF said that World Athletics' decision undermines the values of the Olympics and the uniqueness of the Games, adding that adding prize money would bring a different set of values to the Games and open up many questions.
ASOIF acknowledged that some Olympians have already been honored by their National Olympic Committees, but the awards are for national pride purposes.
"Growth and integrity are key areas where IFs can differentiate themselves from commercial operators and promoters. ASOIF will raise their concerns with World Athletics and continue to promote dialogue between its members and the IOC," the statement said.
