A significant meeting took place in Thessaly ahead of the submission of a bid for the 2026 World Military Cross-Country Championship in Pyli, Trikala. Key participants included Dimitris Kouretsas, the regional governor, and other local officials. The discussion focused on the application process, the area’s athletic infrastructure, and collaboration with armed forces to create a competitive proposal. Kouretsas emphasized the opportunity to promote the region internationally and expressed the region’s commitment to support the effort alongside local stakeholders and the military.