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Image: courtesy of Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES (Supplied) Fresh off a stunning victory at the prestigious Valencia 10K in January - a performance that propelled her to the top of the 2026 world rankings – Kenya’s Brenda Jepchirchir has confirmed her highly anticipated South African debut. The world-leading star will toe the line at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K on Sunday, 1 March 2026 , setting the stage for an exhilarating showdown on the streets of Nelson Mandela Bay

Image: IOC/Quinton Meyer The stage is set for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, said International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry , as she opened the 145th IOC Session at Milan’s iconic Teatro alla Scala in the presence of the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella. “Everyone you meet cannot wait for the Games to begin. There is definitely an Olympic vibe building in the streets of Milan, in Cortina and in all host regions, and m

Image: Josh Sawyer for World Athletics Men’s 5000m short track 12:44.09 Grant Fisher (USA) Boston, 14 February 2025 Men’s U20 1500m 3:27.72 Phanuel Koech (KEN) Paris, 20 June 2025 Men’s U20 10,000m race walk 38:02.68 Isaac Beacroft (AUS) Sydney, 11 December 2025 The world 5000m short track record of 12:44.09 set by USA’s Grant Fisher in Boston on 14 February 2025 has been ratified by World Athletics. Two world U20 records – the 1500m mark by Kenya’s Phanuel Koech in Paris in

Image: courtesy of MotorPress Jaguar TCS Racing’s Mitch Evans fought back from ninth on the grid to take his first victory of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at the Miami International Autodrome In damp and greasy conditions, the Jaguar TCS Racing #9 took his 15 th career win in Formula E, meaning he now has the most victories in the championship’s history The Kiwi also surpassed the 1,000-point mark in the process, becoming only the fourth driver in Formula

Image: courtesy of MotorPress Nissan Formula E Team had a frustrating Miami E-Prix in Round 3 of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, with neither Oliver Rowland nor Norman Nato managing to break into the top-10 in the race. Nato was able to show strong pace on a dry track in qualifying, setting the fastest time in his group to move into the Duels, while teammate Rowland narrowly missed out on the top-four. Rain ahead of the E-Prix made for a slippery surface in

Image: Anthony Grote Celebrating its fourth anniversary on Sunday, 1 March 2026 , the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K has firmly established itself as the perfect curtain-raiser to the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series , South Africa’s premier road-running series. Renowned for its fast, flat route that consistently delivers world-class racing, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K also raises the bar when it comes to vibrant on-route entertainment. With high-energy activations

Image: Cecilia van Bers, courtesy of ASA An exciting season is on the cards, with a packed 2026 fixtures list being released by Athletics South Africa (ASA), including national and international events across all disciplines and age groups. In track and field, the domestic season features a wide range of championship events. The ASA Race Walking Trials are scheduled for 21 February in Tshwane, with athletes competing for places in the SA squad for the World Athletics Race Wal

Image: courtesy of MotorPress Nissan Formula E Team is aiming to build on its strong start to the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship as it heads to Miami for Round 3. Following last year's return to the city for the first time since 2015, the series moves to a new venue for this weekend's event, tackling the Miami International Autodrome. Season 11 Drivers' World Champion Oliver Rowland has enjoyed a great start to his title defense, picking up podium finishes in bo

Gemechu Dida (ETH) wins the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON in 58:43 minutes, Image: SCC EVENTS / Jean-Marc Wiesner On March 29, 2026, the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON will celebrate its 45th anniversary. Organizer SCC EVENTS looks back on an extraordinary success story that is closely linked to Berlin’s development into Germany’s capital, while at the same time looking ahead to a promising future. As early as the 1980s, road races shaped sporting life in both parts of the cit

Image: Tobias Ginsberg The iconic Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon , the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon, is set to raise the bar even higher in 2026, unveiling an impressive, combined prize purse of R2.6 million and reaffirming its place among the world’s most prestigious road running events. Both the internationally celebrated Ultra Marathon and the ever-popular Half Marathon will enjoy a boost in prize money for 2026, with the Ultra Marathon offering R2 177 400 and the Ha

Image: Supplied Cape Town City is preparing for a significant return to the Betway Premiership League next season. After a challenging period marked by a disappointing previous season and a rebuilding phase, the club’s owner, John Comitis, has expressed confidence in the team’s readiness to compete at the highest level once again. Currently positioned second in the Motsepe Foundation League, Cape Town City is focused on securing a top finish to avoid the playoffs and ensure a

The current President of CGA Karabo Mabila, Image: courtesy of CGA Website Central Gauteng Athletics is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its 2026 Quadrennail General Elections held on Saturday, 24 January 2026. The newly elected Board and Commissions will be expected to serve the organisation for a 4 year term. The elections were independently conducted and overseen by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in accordance with the CGA Constitution and gover

Image: Tobias Ginsberg The organisers of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (TTOM) are proud to welcome Cipla as the official Recovery Partner, beginning a three-year partnership in 2026. Founded in 1935, Cipla is a global pharmaceutical company whose humanitarian approach to healthcare reflects its enduring purpose of “Caring for Life”. With strong community connections wherever it operates, Cipla has earned its place as a trusted partner to global health bodies, indust

Image: Dan Vernon for World Athletics Josh Hoey had said he was excited to take a shot at the world 800m short track record in Boston and he was right on target as he clocked 1:42.50* to improve the 28-year-old mark at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix – the first World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meeting of the season – on Saturday (24). Seven weeks on from setting a world 600m short track best, also in Boston, the US world indoor champion made more history as he took 0.17 o

Image: Supplied Port Alfred - The 2026 Port Alfred Easter Festival will once again bring a diverse mix of sport, music, culture and community events to the Eastern Cape coastline, with competitive surfing taking centre stage as one of the festival’s flagship attractions. The broader festival programme also includes the popular Bands Innie Bush Music Festival, reinforcing Port Alfred’s reputation as a premier Easter destination offering something for all audiences. Two premier

Image: Courtesy of Bedfordview Athletics Club The Biogen Half Marathon and Smecta 5km presented by Momentum Multiply took place on 11 January 2026. The twenty fourth edition of Gauteng’s premier half marathon is proudly hosted by Bedfordview Athletics Club for novice and seasoned runners to enjoy at the start of the year. Participants enjoyed perfect running weather for a scenic and challenging route through Bedfordview and Primrose. The first big race of the year set the to

Image: Supplied Quality sleep serves as a cornerstone of athletic performance, yet many athletes overlook how their mattress choice impacts recovery, injury prevention, and competitive outcomes. Bed King, South Africa's leading sleep technology retailer, examines how modular bed systems address the evolving needs of athletes at every training stage. Research consistently shows that sleep quality directly influences athletic performance across multiple dimensions. During deep

Image: Supplied Home-grown This is the first time that a home-grown vitamins and nutrition brand will be an official supplier and partner to SA Rugby. Biogen was established in 2004 and has grown to become a well known provider of nutritional supplements in South Africa. Rian Oberholzer, CEO of SA Rugby, said: “Success on the international stage demands more than talent and hard work, it also depends on the right support systems and partners who share our same values. “The pa

Image: Getty Images The WCH Tokyo 25 competition apparel of three-time sprint gold medallist Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Camryn Rogers, who retained her hammer title with an 80.51m championship record in the Japanese capital, head up an impressive list of donations during 2025 which are today inducted into the 3D online platform of the Museum of World Athletics (MOWA) . “I wish to thank a record number of athletes for their generosity in donating their competition clothing,

Image: Supplied Olympic champion Caster Semenya joins JAECOO South Africa as a brand ambassador behind the wheel of its first plug-in hybrid SUV, the J7 SHS. The J7 SHS delivers 255 kW and a 90 km all-electric range, combining power, luxury, and sustainability for everyday life. Semenya’s partnership embodies JAECOO’s commitment to excellence, family, and forward-thinking mobility. Olympic champion and global sporting icon, Caster Semenya, has officially joined the JAECOO