England and Japan will send teams to compete in a Nitro Athletics event to be held in Melbourne, Australia in February, Inside the Games reported on 14 November. Nitro Athletics is a new track and field team format developed by Athletics Australia.
The competition will see such individuals as Olympic medal-winner Usain Bolt captain the teams involved.
“We are always looking for exciting and innovative ways to create new opportunities in our sport”, said Chris Jones, chief executive officer of England Athletics.