The National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe president, Tendai Tagara, says their focus is now on track events, following the suspension of cross country activities this year. The national association suspended all cross country events, for this season, after their application to the Sports Commission, for exemption to host the national competition next month, was not […]
THE National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe have suspended all cross country events for this season. This follows their failure to get an exemption from the Sports Commission to host the national competition next month. Usually cross country events are held at the beginning of the season to give athletes, mainly middle and long distance runners, […]
ZIMBABWE’S long distance runner Munyaradzai Jari has been left disappointed following the postponement of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. Jari is one of the several distance runners the National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe is hoping will make the qualifying time for marathon, for the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The Games were moved to […]
World 800m champion Halimah Nakaayi and her team have intensified focus on preps for the Tokyo Olympic Games where she bids to win Uganda’s first medal in middle distance. The postponement of the Tokyo Games because of the coronavirus pandemic affected several runners, especially in Sebei districts of Kapchorwa and Bukwo, so much that some […]
Nairobi — Senators on Tuesday unanimously passed the Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill 2020 that once assented into law by President Uhuru Kenyatta will see doping athletes, key among other stringent measures, subjected to jail terms. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) had warned Kenya against failing to align its anti-doping laws with the new WADA codes and […]
Sports Reporter FOUR years after calling time on her competitive days, Zimbabwe’s swimming icon Kirsty Coventry’s exploits in the pool continue to follow her after she was named the African Female Swimmer of the Millennium by Swimming World. Her achievements remain an inspiration to many. According to Swimming World Magazine, after the cancellation of most […]
24-year-old Kenyan-born Kibiwott Kandie has broken the world record in the half marathon, clocking 57:32 at the Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP Half Marathon on Sunday December 6, 2020. The next three finishers, Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda (57:37), Kenya’s Rhonex Kipruto (57:49) and Alexander Mutiso (57:59), all dipped under the previous record. Kandie finished second at […]
World half marathon silver medallist Kenya’s Kibiwott is the new half marathon world record holder. Kibiwott obliterated the world record by 29 seconds when he engaged world half marathon champion Jacob Kiplimo from Uganda in a thrilling exchange in the last kilometre to win the Valencia Half Marathon in 57 minutes and 32 seconds on […]
Malawi National Council of Sports has with immediate effect Monday, February 6 banned Athletics Association of Malawi (AAM) president Godfrey Phiri and general secretary Frank Chitembeya “from taking part in, participating in and organizing any athletic events in the country”. A statement from the country’s sports governing body, mandated by the Laws of Malawi, says […]
After an incredible season for the Valsir Mountain Running World Cup, it’s time for the grand finale at Sky Gran Canaria. The final event has three gold label races spread across three days (13-15) and will decide the 2023 World Cup champions. The Sky Gran Canaria is based in the picturesque town of Agaete on […]
Namibia’s top athletes are hard at work preparing for the new season during which a host of international events will take place. Some of the major events coming up include the African Games in Ghana in March, the Africa Athletics Championships in Cameroon in June, and the Paris Olympic Games in July and August. Christine […]
All eyes are on Faith Kipyegon at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. That’s because the Kenyan 1,500 metre and 5,000 metre star broke three world records in less than two months on her way to Hungary. As expected, Ethiopia, Uganda and Kenya are spearheading Africa’s hopes for medals, continuing their dominance in […]
In a remarkable feat of determination, Riana Scholtz of Uis in the Erongo region became the first Namibian woman to successfully complete the gruelling Desert Ultra, a 250km race spanning five days, in November last year. This race is part of the Beyond the Ultimate series, known for its demanding nature and harsh conditions. Scholtz’s […]
New York, Usa — Letesenbet Gidey, Peres Jepchirchir, Brigid Kosgei, Sharon Lokedi and Hellen Obiri star in a stacked women’s field for the TCS New York City Marathon, a World Athletics Platinum Label road race, on Sunday. Expect fireworks as some of the all-time greats clash on the hunt for another major victory. In an […]
Nairobi — Renowned sprints coach Geoffrey Kimani has explained the different slight changes he has made to African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala’s training regime and general lifestyle as he seeks to turn the talent into a world beater heading into the Olympic Games in Paris this year. At the start of the season, Omanyala announced […]
Nairobi — After a dazzling night out in Florence, Italy, the lucrative Wanda Diamond League continues on Friday night, the train this time stopping in the French capital of Paris, the venue for next year’s Olympic Games. Kenyan representation will once again be huge, in terms of the names competing with Faith Kipyegon and Ferdinand […]
The AIU and the athlete’s camp have been silent after making the official announcement of Amusan’s temporary ban in a brief statement on July 19. The world’s attention is focused on Tobi Amusan, the Nigerian phenomenon who holds the world record in the 100-meter hurdles, with the 2023 World Athletics Championships just around the corner. […]
President Yoweri Museveni has advised athletes that they must be disciplined if they want to go far with their sports careers. “Alcohol, prostitution, fighting and all that, don’t go well with sports and they can ruin your life. Sports must go with discipline and the fear of the Lord, then your future will be bright,” […]