World Athletics defends warm-up logistics in Tokyo after criticism

“Those areas of a meet are not befitting the top meet of the year for World Athletics," said a Jamaican coach.

World Athletics has responded to criticism over warm-up facilities (Martin Rickett/PA)

World Athletics has underscored its commitment to the “athlete experience” after some competitors at the world championships in Tokyo – including Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson – criticised the warm-up logistics.

Yoyogi Park, where the main warm-up facility is located, is a two-and-half-kilometre drive from Japan National Stadium, a bus journey the PA news agency understands takes about 15 minutes on average.