World Triathlon continued its global Technical Officials (TOs) education programme throughout October, delivering seminars across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The programme provided opportunities for TOs and event organisers to strengthen their knowledge, develop their technical expertise and support the delivery of triathlon events at all levels. A total of six seminars with participation figures provided welcomed over 100 participants, with female representation ranging from 38% to 49%. The activities included Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3A education, alongside a Community Seminar in Zambia, Africa.
Level 3A development in Hong Kong and Mexico City
Two Level 3A seminars were delivered in October, bringing together Technical Officials from across Asia-Pacific and the Americas. The 2026 Hong Kong World Triathlon Technical Officials Level 3A Seminar welcomed 24 participants, with women representing 45% of the group. The seminar brought together representatives from 11 National Federations: Malaysia, Macau, Kyrgyzstan, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Korea, Uzbekistan, Hong Kong, Papua New Guinea and Singapore.
“Level 3 is where an experienced official becomes someone we can trust with the biggest moments in our sport.” - Thanos Nikopoulos (GRE), TRI Facilitator & Head of Operations
In Mexico, the 2026 Mexico City World Triathlon Technical Officials Level 3 Seminar attracted 18 participants, with female representation reaching 38%. Participants attended from the USA, Canada, Mexico, Chile, Honduras, Brazil and Hong Kong. These seminars form an important part of the ongoing development pathway for Technical Officials, supporting the progression of experienced officials and strengthening technical expertise across the international triathlon community.
“It is very encouraging to see more women stepping into these roles. They are not filling a quota; they are among the most capable officials we have, and they will shape how our events run for years to come.” - Thanos Nikopoulos (GRE), TRI Facilitator & Head of Operations
More information on these seminars can be found here.
Strengthening event delivery in Africa
The 2026 Lusaka World Triathlon Technical Officials & Event Organisers Community Seminar brought together 24 participants from ZAM, with women accounting for 45% of the group. The seminar welcomed two special guests: Dionne Rennie, President of the Zambia National Federation, and Sombwa Musunsa, CEO of the National Sport Council of Zambia. The seminar strengthened collaboration between TOs, event organisers, and national sporting organisations, supporting the continued development of triathlon event delivery in the region.
Level 2 TO education across the Americas and Europe
Three Level 2 seminars were scheduled as part of October's education programme across the Americas Triathlon region.
The 2026 Guayaquil World Triathlon Technical Officials & Event Organisers Level 2 Seminar welcomed 10 participants, with 40% female representation. Participants attended from Cuba, Peru and Ecuador. Julio Ramirez, President of the ECU National Federation, joined the seminar as well.
“It is really important for ECU NF to continue the development of our TOs. Next year we will host 3 events, and with this group of TOs, we can guarantee the success of the events.” - Julio Ramirez, ECU NF President
“Grateful for the opportunity to continue growing as a technical official; the course was very valuable and dynamic.” - Nicole Eraazo (ECU), TO
In Colorado, the 2026 Colorado World Triathlon Technical Officials & Event Organisers Level 2 Seminar welcomed 25 Technical Officials, with women representing 49% of participants. The seminar brought together representatives from Bermuda, Canada, Trinidad and Tobago, the USA and Puerto Rico. Victoria Brumfield, CEO of USAT, attended the programme.
“The building of the venues got very competitive, with teams bringing LEGO from home, making supply runs to stores and getting very creative with their models to the point that one group was to scale. In the end, it was impossible to pick a winner as they were all so good. I wouldn't have been surprised if a team had a structural engineer sign off on their creations if they wanted them to be that realistic.” - Leslie Buchanan (CAN), TRI Facilitator
The 2026 Rio Maior World Triathlon Technical Officials & Event Organisers Level 2 Seminar was also included in October's education programme.
These Level 2 seminars support the development of Technical Officials and event organisers, building the knowledge and practical understanding required to deliver safe, consistent and high-quality triathlon events.
Expanding Level 1 opportunities in Chile and Hong Kong
At entry level, the 2026 Concepcion World Triathlon Technical Officials Level 1 Seminar welcomed 25 Technical Officials from Chile, with women representing 48% of participants. The course supports hosting safe & fair World and Continental Cup events in Chile in November.
The 2026 Hong Kong World Triathlon Technical Officials Level 1 Seminar also took place, offering another opportunity to build technical knowledge and support officials' progression within the sport.
Building technical expertise worldwide
October's programme reflects World Triathlon's continued commitment to developing Technical Officials at every level, strengthening regional and NF capacity, and supporting the growth of event delivery worldwide. Through its structured Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3A pathways, alongside Community Seminars and education opportunities for event organisers, World Triathlon continues to invest in the people responsible for ensuring the consistent and professional delivery of triathlon competitions. Increasing female participation also remains an important focus, with women accounting for close to half of the participants in several of October's seminars.
