In addition to the recent award at the Sport Business Prize, the organizers of the Hypomeeting Götzis are particularly pleased that the international athletics meeting was awarded Gold Level by the world association World Athletics as part of the sustainability program “Athletics for a Better World” (ABW). This recognition, which covers 55 specific areas of action, not only underlines the commitment to the environment and social responsibility, but above all it shows the commitment of the entire volunteer team to make a positive contribution through athletics.Sebastian Coe, President of the World Athletics Association, on the awarding of the Hypomeeting with the Gold Standard: "Since we launched our Athletics for a Better World Standard, organisers of the Hypomeeting were quick to take on a leading role, working with all their stakeholders to illustrate how sustainability can be embedded across an entire event. We congratulate them on their gold level achievement. I'm really looking forward to seeing what their passion and creativity will produce in next year's edition.”The award as part of the ABW Sustainability Program is based on a comprehensive assessment of all sustainability measures of an athletics meeting. To reach the Gold Level, an event must achieve at least 96 out of 120 possible points. The ABW standard includes six pillars, including sustainability planning and collaboration with all stakeholders, waste reduction and management, energy and resource management, travel and accommodation, as well as inclusion, equity, fair competition and health.