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World record winning streak sets up Morocco for AFCON challenge
AFP, Published on 09/12/2025
» JOHANNESBURG - A world record run of 18 consecutive victories has set up Achraf Hakimi-inspired Morocco perfectly for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign on home soil.
After stadium delays, African Nations Championship kicks off
AFP, Published on 01/08/2025
» NAIROBI - After severe delays in stadium renovations, east Africa is finally ready to co-host the much-awaited African Nations Championship (CHAN), kicking off on Saturday.
Making history and inspiring a nation
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 29/02/2024
» Two feats, which took place five days and some 15,000km apart, delivered timely reminders as to why golf continues to appeal to the masses where accomplishments sprinkled with touches of inspiration and historical proportions proved that the true essence of our sport is alive and well.
Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat 'stabbed to death' in Kenya
AFP, Published on 01/01/2024
» NAIROBI - Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat has been found dead in Kenya, police said Sunday, with local media reporting he had been stabbed to death.
Lyles defends 200m title, Jackson trumps Fraser-Pryce
AFP, Published on 22/07/2022
» EUGENE (UNITED STATES): Noah Lyles defended his world 200m title in electric fashion in a second United States sprint cleansweep on Thursday, while Shericka Jackson thwarted Jamaican teammate Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's bid for a sprint double in the women's race.
Banned Kenya and Zimbabwe to be included in 2023 AFCON draw
AFP, Published on 18/04/2022
» JOHANNESBURG: Kenya and Zimbabwe will be included in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying draw on Tuesday in Johannesburg despite being banned by FIFA over government interference.
Saysunee seals 1st medal for Thais
Sports, Bangkok Post and AFP, Published on 27/08/2021
» Tokyo: Wheelchair fencer Saysunee Jana claimed the first medal for Thailand at the Tokyo Paralympics when she won a bronze in the women's epee individual category B event on Thursday.
Youngest Paralympian swims for change in Tokyo
AFP, Published on 26/08/2021
» TOKYO - The youngest Paralympian in Tokyo took to the pool on Thursday looking to change attitudes to disability, as powerlifting and equestrian events kicked off on the second day of competition.
South Africa eye Olympic sevens gold at end of long tunnel
AFP, Published on 25/05/2021
» STELLENBOSCH: South African rugby sevens coach Neil Powell sometimes had to answer the question "What for?" as he drove his players through strenuous conditioning and skills training sessions during a long, coronavirus-enforced break from competitive action.
Cheptegei, Gidey star in Valencia's night of broken records
AFP, Published on 08/10/2020
» VALENCIA: Joshua Cheptegei smashed the 10,000m track world record and Ethiopia's Letesenbet Gidey set a new mark for the women's 5,000m on a heady night of athletics in Valencia on Wednesday.