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Russia still banned, but "things change", says Sebastian Coe

  • Paris 2024

Russian athletes remain banned from competing in athletics at next year's Paris Olympics, but Sebastian

banning Russia from competing in 2022, after Russia began its conflict with Ukraine in February 2022.But athletics

with agencies including AFP, he said that position had not changed.Sebastian Coe, President of World Athletics


President Foloko on sports growth in Zambia

  • News

The President of the National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ), Alfred Foloko, reflected on the remarkable year experienced by his sports community and the achievements attained through innovation as a key factor for program implementation.

members: the Zambia Golf Union and the Zambia Wrestling Association, and there have been achievements in Athletics

special mention was made for the 22-year-old boxer Patrick Chinyemba, the first to qualify for Paris 2024.Athletics


Sebastian Coe slams 'high' Paris 2024 ticket prices

  • Paris 2024

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Monday that the tickets for the Paris Olympics are 'expensive

Games both for the international federations but also for the fans.”Sebastian Coe, President of World Athletics

presents the medals to Team USA at the medal ceremony for the women's 4x400m relay final at the World Athletics

It is what we have always tried to do as best as possible in World Athletics."

GETTY IMAGESThe most expensive tickets currently available for the athletics sessions at the Olympics


A century later, the legendary Yves-du-Manoir Stadium is set to host the Paris Games once again

  • Paris 2024

The French capital will welcome its third Olympic Games next summer and take pride in showcasing the legendary Yves-du-Manoir Stadium as the host, the same venue used a century ago in the 1924 Paris Games.

In that year, it hosted the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, athletics, and other significant sports,

last century, it has hosted approximately 250 national and international competitions, spanning from athletics


The Uganda Christian University (UCU) hosts the Inter-University Games

  • FISU Section Pages

Over 1,000 athletes have a week ahead to compete for their medals and successes. From 16 to 21December, the Uganda Christian University (UCU) hosts the Inter-University Games, featuring 16 sports disciplines in its program of activities.

and here we are at UCU," she added.The disciplines contested in the Inter-University Games are: Athletics


The University of Obafemi Awolowo (OUA) is hosting the WAUG 2023

  • FISU Section Pages

From 16 to 22 December, the 2023 West African University Games (WAUG) will be held at the University of Obafemi Awolowo (OAU), serving as the venue for the 15th edition of the competition.

participate, and participants will compete for medals in sports such as tennis, table tennis, basketball, and athletics


Return of top baseball generates £53 million for London's economy

  • Non-Olympic Sports

London received a boost of nearly £53 million to its economy as Major League Baseball returned to London Stadium in June 2023 after four years, featuring two consecutive games between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs.

& MLB Present London Series 2019 generated £37 million for London's economy, and the 2017 World Athletics

events as varied as Premier League football, music concerts, Major League Baseball, and international athletics


IPC to support Refugee Paralympic Team at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

  • Paralympics Pages

At the 2023 World Refugee Forum in Geneva, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced its plans to support a Refugee Paralympic Team (RPT) at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

athletes on the team, which increased to six for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, competing in Para athletics


APSF steps up efforts to promote Para Esports among Para Athletes

  • Paralympics Pages

The ASEAN Para Sports Federation (APSF) continues to outline strategic plans to further empower athletes, coaches, and technical officials in the Asian region, while advancing the inclusivity agenda through various sports initiatives.

popularity as one of the world's most popular sports.Main Stadium - 80th Birthday Stadium - venue for athletics

Athletes from 47 countries worldwide participated in the Games, featuring 10 sports, namely athletics


Lewis elected president of UK Athletics amid deep financial crisis

  • Athletics

Following the announcement of significant losses at UK Athletics, former Olympic heptathlon champion,

Dame Denise Lewis, has been appointed President of UK Athletics.

Commonwealth gold medals, a European gold medal and two world silver medals, earning her a place in the UK Athletics

of UK Athletics.Click below to find out the full results from the UKA Member Elections ⤵️— British Athletics

Last week, UK Athletics announced annual losses of £3.7 million ($4.6 million), with this year's London

Diamond League alone losing approximately £500,000.Lewis's new role is largely ceremonial, with UK Athletics

reported that a renegotiated deal with sportswear manufacturer Nike helped stave off bankruptcy, and UK Athletics


Big six for World Athletics

  • Athletics

For the first time in history, it's not been two, but six athletes who have been awarded by World Athletics

level down in the future.The power of this image 😤 #AthleticsAwards pic.twitter.com/mp5NtDCiic— World Athletics

of the Year - Women’s Track @Kipyegon_Faith 🇰🇪 #AthleticsAwards pic.twitter.com/yl28GdvdxW— World Athletics

talent and outstanding performances in our sport this year more than justify the expansion of the World Athletics

Awards to recognize the accomplishments by these six athletes across a range of disciplines," said World Athletics

#AthleticsAwards press release ⬇️— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) December 11, 2023As a result, the


Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games unveils sports programme

  • Paralympics Pages

The Asian Paralympic Committee (AsPC) and the Local Organizing Committee (AINAPGOC) announced that the Asian Para Games will take place in the city of Nagoya, in central Japan, from October 18 to October 24, 2026.

-Para Athletics.-Para Badminton.-Blind Football.-Boccia.-Para Cycling (Track and Road).-Goalball.


28th Wise Women of the Year Awards to honour four women

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Women in Sports and Events (WISE), the leading career and leadership development organization for women in the business of sports, will host its 28th Annual WISE Women of the Year Awards Luncheon on March 19, 2024 honouring four women at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City.

Since her appointment as COO, USATF has been awarded six US Olympic Team Trials, secured the World Athletics


A busy week in Belgrade for European Judo Union

  • Judo

Last week was important for European Judo not only because of the European Champions League in Belgrade, but also because of the EJU Ordinary Congress which was held again in Serbia’s capital.

Judo sat behind only athletics and aquatics which had 2000+ and 1400+ athletes respectively.