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Agitos, the symbol of the Paralympic Games, adorns the Arc de Triomphe in a historic first
In two months' time, the eyes of the world will be on Paris and France as they host the Paralympic Games for the first time in their...
Jun 28, 20244 min read


Stage 42 — Olympic Torch Relay — Culture, heritage and table tennis get the party started in Moselle!
The Olympic torch continues its epic adventure in the heart of Europe. The people of Moselle turned out in force to celebrate its return....
Jun 28, 20244 min read


One million tickets sold for the Paralympic Games
The symbolic milestone of one million ticket sales for the Paralympic Games has been reached. With two months to go before the Opening...
Jun 27, 20242 min read


IOC welcomes United Nations’ solemn appeal to observe Olympic Truce for Paris 2024
With just one month before the start of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 , the President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA),...
Jun 25, 20243 min read


Richardson, Lyles, Crouser and Hall earn Olympic berths at US Trials
The first half of the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, saw an abundance of sunshine, electric crowds, and...
Jun 25, 20244 min read


Investment and development in the spotlight as Coe visits Confederation of African Athletics
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe reiterated the importance of African athletics and highlighted the strides made in the sport...
Jun 24, 20242 min read


Over 150 athletes stamp their tickets for Paris 2024, as Olympic Qualifier Series comes to a sensational close in Budapest
Over 150 athletes have successfully secured their quota places for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 following the inaugural Olympic Qualifier...
Jun 24, 20243 min read


Stage 39 - Olympic Torch Relay - A historical Olympic day in Haute-Savoie to celebrate the centenary of the first winter Olympic Games in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
To celebrate Olympic Day on 23rd June 2024 alongside the centenary of the first Winter Olympic Games, the Olympic Torch Relay, sponsored...
Jun 24, 20246 min read


World Athletics backs LA28 Olympic competition timetable change
World Athletics and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (LA28) today announced a historic shift in the...
Jun 21, 20242 min read


Netflix series ‘SPRINT’ brings speed, drama and glory
The highly anticipated Netflix sports series ‘Sprint’ comes at the perfect time – both for the sport and for the digital age – according...
Jun 21, 20242 min read


Refugee Olympic Team Chef de Mission Masomah Ali Zada highlights the importance of access to sport for displaced people in Paris and beyond
To mark World Refugee Day, when she was attending a handball session of the Terrains d’Avenir programme, Masomah Ali Zada, Chef de...
Jun 20, 20244 min read


Budapest stage set for final stop of Olympic Qualifier Series
The Olympic Qualifier Series (OQS) reaches its second, and final, stop at the Ludovika Campus in Budapest this week, where over 450...
Jun 19, 20242 min read


IOC Executive Board proposes eight new IOC Members for election to the Session in Paris
The IOC Executive Board (EB) today agreed to propose eight new IOC Members for election to the 142nd IOC Session, which will meet in...
Jun 14, 20244 min read


IOC EB proposes creation of “Olympic Esports Games” to IOC Session
IOC EB proposes creation of “Olympic Esports Games” to IOC Session The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)...
Jun 14, 20243 min read


World Athletics announces five-year host broadcasting services deal with Tata Communications
World Athletics and Tata Communications today announced a five-year global host broadcasting services deal covering World Athletics...
Jun 12, 20241 min read


Ratified: world indoor records for Charlton, Holloway, Jones and Bol
Women’s world indoor 60m hurdles record7.67 Devynne Charlton (BAH) New York, 11 February 20247.67 Tia Jones (USA) Albuquerque, 16...
Jun 11, 20242 min read


New 'Progression of World Athletics Records' book published
The latest edition of the ‘Progression of World Athletics Records’ has been published by World Athletics Heritage in printed and ebook...
Jun 7, 20241 min read


World Athletics publishes updated Safeguarding Policy
World Athletics has published a revised version of its Safeguarding Policy, reflecting the progress that has been made since 2022. This...
Jun 6, 20242 min read


World Athletics launches new shoe check application
World Athletics has launched a new shoe check application to make it even easier for athletes, coaches, officials and shoe manufacturers...
Jun 6, 20242 min read


AIU Bans Kipruto For Six Years For ABP Violation
AIU Bans Kipruto For Six Years For ABP Violation World Championship 10,000 metres bronze medallist and 10-kilometre road-running world...
Jun 5, 20243 min read
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