World Triathlon and the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) have jointly announced the launch of the Triathlon World Tour, set to begin in 2027. This initiative aims to unify the World Series, World Cups, and T100 events under a single brand and commercial structure, featuring nearly 100 annual events and live broadcasts. The new tour will feature two tiers: World Championship and Challenger, with the T100 becoming the T100 World Championship Series and the World Triathlon Championship Series becoming the T50 World Championship Series. The move, driven by the Deloitte Report's recommendations, seeks to enhance the sport's commercial appeal and visibility, with significant investment in audiovisual production. The 2026 season will serve as a transition year.

On 2025-12-05, {names.en} confirmed the approval of Fitness Racing and Swim Run disciplines, recognized by the IOC. The organization is working with National Federations for integration and will define roles for existing event organizers. Technical camps for athletes and officials were also highlighted, focused on development for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

The International Testing Agency announced that Iranian triathlete Seyed Mohammad Hosseini accepted a three-year ban for using a prohibited substance. The ineligibility period runs from July 4, 2023, to July 3, 2026. His results since February 24, 2020, are disqualified. The sanction followed a review of his Athlete Biological Passport, which revealed abnormalities. The case was resolved via an acceptance of consequences.

World Triathlon President Antonio Fernández Arimany discussed the federation's progress on his first anniversary, highlighting a new strategic plan focusing on commercialization and global expansion. He addressed election irregularities and the federation's stance on Russia, Belarus, Israel, and transgender athlete policies, aligning with the International Olympic Committee. Arimany emphasized the importance of athlete well-being and the need for innovation while embracing new disciplines like swimrun and fitness racing. He also aims for collaboration with private organizers to ensure triathlon's growth and popularity.

The city of Tongyeong, South Korea, hosted a World Triathlon conference from November 14-16, 2025, during the World Cup. The event, in collaboration with the Tongyeong City Council and the Korean Triathlon Federation, brought together leaders to explore environmental impact reduction and enhance social responsibility. Discussions covered strategic perspectives, venue visits, sustainable collaboration models, and the World Triathlon Sustainability Programme. Key figures like Leslie Buchanan and Jen Cerullo emphasized the importance of tangible actions and integrating sustainability into the sport's operations.