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SKOPJE (MKD): Organisers of meetings in Europe had their traditional General Assembly during European Athletics Convention in Skopje. EA President Dobromir Karamarinov praised the work of the organisers of meetings in Europe and promised continued support. At the Euromeetings GA, the representatives of Wanda Diamond League and different levels of World Athletics Continental Tour events discussed current situation mainly related to calendar, new events coming from USA, also innovations and changes planned. Season 2024 was reviewed as very succesful.

Calendars for 2025 and 2026 were mentioned with many challenges which are related to that matter. One day meetings organisers in Europe are concerned specially with new meetings or series coming without covering all the disciplines and beeing planned in traditional dates for European meetings. While our sport welcomes new initiatives which could bring more earnings for the athletes, coordination and maintaining the traditional events in solid position should be also followed. Innovations and changes could be also tested at European one day meetings but the process would require more information and cooperation with the organisers. Meeting organisers would also welcome consultation on planned World Ranking changes which might affect one day meetings. Another point of concern is the overall difference between quality factors in the one day meetings organisation between Europe and other Continents/areas. Euromeetings always aim for the best possible cooperation and exchange of informations with the governing bodies and between the meetings themselves. The group has currently 43 members representing 53 meetings.