On Friday, 2 June, a day prior to the Europe Triathlon Championships, the European Triathlon Union (ETU) is set to conduct its Annual General Assembly. The event will gather an impressive array of delegates, 56 in total, from 30 National Federations. The assembly provides an opportunity to discuss vital issues in the sport, present comprehensive reports, and welcome potential new members to the Union.

The National Federations in attendance will span from Austria to host country Spain, and includes representatives from Azerbaijan, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Georgia, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and Ukraine.

Prominent on the assembly's agenda are the presentation of reports from a range of Union officials and committees. The Presidents, Secretary General, and Treasurer will each submit their accounts, while updates from the Executive Board, Development and Technical Committee, and the Race, Marketing & Media, and Legal & Constitution Commission will be shared.

Crucially, a significant vote is scheduled during the assembly, aimed at admitting two new members to the ETU: Bosnia & Herzegovina and Monaco. The inclusion of these countries will further broaden the geographic scope and influence of the Union, thereby underscoring its mission to promote and strengthen the sport of triathlon across Europe.

Additionally, elections will be held for pivotal committee positions. Seats on the new Women's Committee, the Audit Committee, and one new member position on the Board will be decided during the meeting.

The Annual General Assembly will be held at the Spanish National Olympic Committee. The ETU expressed gratitude for the ability to use this esteemed location, noting that it symbolises the strength and unity of the European triathlon community.

'The hosting of this important meeting is a testament to the strong bond and solidarity among the European triathlon family. We are grateful and thankful for the Spanish National Olympic Committee for providing us with this platform,' a spokesperson for the ETU said.

As anticipation builds for both the General Assembly and the Europe Triathlon Championships, the ETU stands firm in its commitment to the growth, inclusivity, and integrity of triathlon across Europe.