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Image: Supplied Following the slam-dunk success of 5 Surprise NBA Ballers, ZURU proudly announces the the expansion of the acclaimed Ballers range with the introduction of the FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ Ballers Series , set to kick off a new and exciting chapter of sports collectibles. NBA Ballers became a viral sensation, amassing over 120 million TikTok views and inspiring a community of fans and collectors. With rare figures reselling for over $1,000+, some are calling Ballers t

Image: Mark Sampson Taking place over the weekend of 10–12 April 2026 , the organisers of ‘the world’s most beautiful marathon’ are raising the bar once again - not only by delivering a world-class Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (TTOM)  experience for every entrant, but also by offering Blue Number Club (BNC)  members an exceptional range of new rewards and benefits designed to elevate their race weekend even further. “Achieving the coveted BNC status at TTOM is a truly rema

Image: WADA The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) Chair David Howman has declared the global anti-doping system has “stalled”. Addressing the 2025 World Conference on Doping in Sport last week in Busan, Korea, the experienced administrator assessed the current situation candidly, stating “Let's be honest and pragmatic...intentional dopers at elite level are evading detection. We are not effective enough nowadays in catching cheats. We have great education programmes which help b

Image: IOC The leading representatives of the Olympic Movement met today for the 14th Olympic Summit at Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, at the invitation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Chaired by IOC President Kirsty Coventry, the Summit discussed the “Fit for the Future” consultation process which Coventry started when taking over the IOC Presidency on 24 June this year, and the outcomes of the IOC Executive Board (EB) meeting on 9 and 10 December. The

Image: Bank of America Chicago Marathon The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced today that 2025 participants raised a record $47.1 million for local, national and global nonprofits, smashing last year’s highest fundraising total by $11 million. The fundraising momentum is expected to continue in 2026, with a third of the 55,000-person participant field expected to run and fundraise on behalf of an official charity.   “We are awed by the incredible fundraising put forth

Image: David Sullivan One of South Africa’s most celebrated running series is set to become even bigger, bolder, and more refreshing. Stillwater Sports , organisers of the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series , are excited to announce a major new partnership with HEINEKEN Beverages . Starting in 2026, HEINEKEN Beverages will join the Series as an Official Headline Sponsor in an exciting three-year collaboration.   “This is a truly special moment for the Series,” says Michael Meye

Image: IOC The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that it will extend its media rights agreement with CazéTV for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, and the Youth Olympic Games in 2026 and 2028. Under the agreement, CazéTV will bring extensive Portuguese-language digital coverage of upcoming Olympic events to audiences in Brazil. This will include at least 100 hours of coverage from the Milano Cortina 2026 Ol

Image: Getty Images The timetable for the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 has been published, as Botswana’s capital prepares to welcome the world’s fastest athletes on 2-3 May. The ‘road to’ tracking tool has also been launched, to help athletes, media and fans follow the qualification process for the global event. Searchable by discipline, federation and qualification status, the tool provides a real-time view of each event over the course of the qualification period. T

Tobias Ginsberg The  Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run  returns on Friday, 10 April 2026 , giving runners the choice between two exhilarating distances : ±16km  and ±24km .   “We’re proud to celebrate the 13th running of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run in 2026,” confirms Chris Goldschmidt, Chairperson of the Two Oceans Marathon NPC . “After a pandemic-disrupted hiatus, the trail races returned to the bouquet of events in 2025, selling out within minutes

Image: Supplied Botswana’s sprint sensation, Letsile Tebogo, has made history by becoming the first athlete from Botswana and Africa to win an Olympic gold medal in the 200m race at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Today, in recognition of this remarkable achievement, the Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC), alongside the Ministry of Sports and Arts and the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC), will present Tebogo with a new home in Kgale View. This gesture not only honor

Image: Tobias Ginsberg Following four fantastic years as the Title Sponsor of the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon, Totalsports - South Africa’s largest sporting goods retail brand - has confirmed the re-signing as Title Sponsor  of the iconic Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (TTOM)  for another five years .  “Totalsports’ decision to extend their Title Sponsorship for another five years is a powerful endorsement of the direction in which the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon is

Image: World Athletics Partnership with World Athletics includes construction of 11 running tracks in 11 countries around the world The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), in partnership with World Athletics and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), has launched ‘Aim Beyond’ – a project that aims to empower youth and underserved communities through the transformative power of sport. As part of the project, 11 state-of-the-art, eco-friendly and inclusive running tracks will be con

Image: Mark Sampson Spanning five South African cities, the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series  returns in 2026 ! Entries  for the first two events —the  Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K and Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K - open on  Thursday, 11 December 2025. Both 10km races bring together elite athletes, club and recreational runners to experience fast, scenic routes that celebrate each city’s unique character, while promoting community, fitness, and world-class road running

Image: World Athletics Ruth Jepchumba Bundotich has been announced as the recipient of the 2025 World Athletics Woman of the Year Award, honouring her outstanding leadership, commitment to athlete development and exceptional contributions to the growth of women’s athletics in Kenya and beyond.  A trailblazer in the coaching community, Bundotich has become one of Kenya’s most influential figures in youth and women’s athlete development. Through her work with Ikaika Sports Agen

Image: Action Photo 29 November 2025 marked the 30th edition of The People’s Race — a day that embraced and celebrated the rich heritage of Soweto. The start ribbon of the 2025 African Bank Soweto Marathon was unleashed with more than 3000 marathon athletes hitting it hard before the wet weather added to the challenging race. The 05h00 gun fired in celebration of loyal partnerships and new friendships formed; energetic, engaging, and embracing communities; months of intense t

Image: Comrades Marathon Association The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Leathers, as the new Chairperson, and Nontuthuko Mashimane, as the new Vice Chairperson of the CMA Board. Their appointments follow the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the CMA, held on Saturday at Carter High School in Pietermaritzburg, which included the election of four Board members to complete the Board that will serve for the next 12 months. Leather

Image: World Athletics Belgian steeplechaser Tim Van de Velde has been selected as the winner of the International Fair Play Award following his selfless act to help another athlete during competition at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25. Following nominations from fans, members of the International Fair Play Committee (CIFP) and World Athletics formed a jury to decide on a shortlist of fair play moments in athletics from 2025, before Van de Velde was declared the wi

Image: World Athjletics World champions Mondo Duplantis and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone have been announced as the World Athletes of the Year, receiving top honours in Monaco in recognition of their standout achievements in 2025. Sweden’s pole vault star Duplantis and USA’s sprint sensation McLaughlin-Levrone were the final winners to be revealed at the  World Athletics Awards 2025 on Sunday (30), on an evening that saw six athletes crowned in three categories – track, field a

Image: Tobias Ginsberg Runners that have yet to secure an entry for the 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (TTOM)  – can still do so while making a tangible and positive difference in the lives of others - by purchasing a Charity Entry  through one of the 35 charity partners  selected by TTOM for 2026. “The Charity Entry Programme is incredibly close to our hearts,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports . “TTOM has always been about more than just the r

Image: Anthony Grote Stillwater Sports , the organisers of one of South Africa’s premier 10km road running series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series , are excited to announce that the 2026 season  will kick off earlier than ever, with the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K   moving from April to Sunday, 01 March 2026 . "We’re excited to announce that the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K will be moving to a new date in 2026, taking place on Sunday, 01 March,” says Michael Meyer, Manag