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The Two Oceans Marathon, famous for its scenic route and international appeal, will see 4,500 runners from 98 countries participating. Zimbabwe and Namibia are prominent contributors, sending 798 and 839 …
Two Oceans Marathon: A Global Celebration of Running and Economic Impact Read More
Kirsty Coventry, a former Olympian from Zimbabwe, has been elected president of the IOC, marking a historic achievement for women in Africa. Coventry’s election opens discussions on Russian athletes’ return …
Kirsty Coventry’s Historic Election as IOC President: A New Era for Women and Sports Read More
Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the first female and African President of the IOC, serving an eight-year term starting in 2025. She is Zimbabwe’s most decorated Olympian, known for …
Kirsty Coventry: Trailblazer as the Next IOC President Read More
Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the first female president of the International Olympic Committee, marking a significant milestone in sports history. She received 49 out of 97 votes and …
Kirsty Coventry Elected as First Female President of the IOC Read More
The IOC is electing a new president after Thomas Bach’s resignation. Seven candidates, including Sebastian Coe and Kirsty Coventry, are competing. The election will proceed via secret ballots to determine …
IOC Presidential Election: Candidates Vie for Leadership Position Read More
Election day for the IOC will see the selection of a new president amidst a competitive race among seven candidates. Key responsibilities include preparing for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer …
IOC Election Day: Seven Candidates Compete for Leadership Amidst Change Read More
The IOC will elect a new president on Thursday, with seven candidates competing for the position in a highly competitive race. Key issues include overseeing the upcoming 2028 Summer Games …
Electing New Leadership: The IOC Presidential Race Unfolds in Greece Read More
Oumar Abakar will represent Qatar at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Nanjing, China, on March 21, breaking the national record with a time of 7.67 seconds in the 60m …
Oumar Abakar to Represent Qatar at World Indoor Athletics Championships Read More
The IOC session in Ancient Olympia, Greece, is set to conclude with a presidential election featuring seven candidates. Outgoing President Thomas Bach emphasized the significance of the event, which reflects …
International Olympic Committee Session Opens in Ancient Olympia Ahead of Presidential Election Read More
Tobi Amusan, Favour Ofili, and Ese Brume will not participate in the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, significantly impacting Nigeria’s team. Despite their absence, Nigeria has a nine-member squad …
Top Nigerian Athletes Omitted from World Athletics Indoor Championships Read More