British sprinter Asha Philip, a two-time Olympic medallist, has announced her retirement from athletics after a 19-year career. She won bronze in the 4x100m relay at the 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo Olympics, alongside numerous other global, European, and Commonwealth medals.
India's Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has named a 32-member squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, featuring stars like Neeraj Chopra and emerging talents. The contingent, with 22 men and 10 women, includes strong representation in jumps and throws, with provisional selections for Chopra and Selva Prabhu pending future performances.
In Kenya's Meru County, a group of 80 athletes aged 60-100, known as Masters Athletics Kenya, are challenging the notion that running is only for the young. Despite lacking sponsorship and facing personal costs for travel, members like 82-year-old Wanjiru Kamau and 73-year-old James Mworia have seen significant health improvements and achieved international recognition, inspiring older adults to embrace fitness.
Jemma Stapleton, 25, a 2025 Stawell Gift finalist, died in an accident while on holiday overseas. Australian athletics organisations and her community pay tribute as a fundraiser exceeds $100,000 to support her family.
Jemma Stapleton, 25, a Stawell Gift finalist, died while on a family holiday overseas. The cause of death is undisclosed. The Australian athletics community, including the Victorian Athletic League and Knox Little Athletics, mourns her loss, remembering her talent, dedication, and impact on the sport.
Jemma Stapleton, 25, a Stawell Gift finalist, died while on a family holiday overseas. The cause of death remains undisclosed. The athletics community and her family have been flooded with support, including a GoFundMe raising over $100,000 in under 24 hours.
Ja'Kobe Tharp set a new world record in the 110m hurdles with a time of 12.75 seconds at the NCAA championships in Eugene, Oregon. He broke Aries Merritt's previous record of 12.80 seconds and Grant Holloway's NCAA record of 12.98 seconds.
Hong Kong hurdler Vera Lui Lai-yiu, still registered with World Athletics as representing Hong Kong, competed for Monaco at the European Small States Athletics Championships, winning the 100m hurdles and setting a Monaco national record, sparking debate in Hong Kong.
18-year-old Hong Kong sprinter Alton Kwok Chun-ting aims to reach the final at the World Athletics U20 Championships, stand on the Asian Games podium, and become the first Hongkonger to run 100m under 10 seconds.
South Korea's Jun Chae-min, raised in Hong Kong, anchors his team to gold in the men's 4x100m relay at the Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships in Kai Tak, clocking 39.75 seconds, ahead of moving to Harvard University in the US.
The Sirius federal territory and the All-Russian Athletics Federation (VFLA) have signed an agreement to develop athletics in Russia. The partnership aims to enhance athlete training, promote mass sports, and prepare high-level athletes, leveraging Sirius's expertise and year-round training conditions.
Nick Saban and other college sports figures testified in support of a bipartisan bill to overhaul college athletics, regulating player payments and transfers. The bill, introduced by Sens. Cruz and Cantwell, aims to restore competition, but faces opposition from powerful conferences like the SEC and Big Ten.
World Athletics has ratified Gout Gout's 19.67sec 200m time as the World U20 record, despite initial skepticism over wind conditions and performance levels. The 18-year-old Australian sprinter's record surpasses Erriyon Knighton's previous mark.
World Athletics has ratified Gout Gout's 19.67sec 200m time set at the Australian Championships in Sydney as the World U20 record, despite initial skepticism over wind conditions. The 18-year-old's performance also saw him break his personal best and the Oceanian record.
Marco Silva departs Fulham after a successful tenure to manage Benfica, turning down a lucrative offer. Meanwhile, Saudi athlete Sarah Al-Hilal achieves a historic gold medal and record in the heptathlon at the Gulf Games.
UK Athletics was fined £350,000 for corporate manslaughter after UAE Paralympic athlete Abdullah Hayayei died in 2017 when a discus cage collapsed on him during training in London. The investigation found missing safety components.
UK Athletics was fined £350,000 and ordered to pay £44,000 in costs for the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei, who was killed by a toppled practice throwing cage during training in London in 2017. A health and safety official also received a community order.
UK Athletics has been fined £350,000 after shot-putter Abdullah Hayayei died when a metal cage collapsed on him during training in east London in 2017. The organization pleaded guilty to corporate manslaughter, and former head of sport Keith Davies received a community service order for health and safety breaches.
Liên đoàn Điền kinh Thế giới (World Athletics) đã phê chuẩn 6 kỷ lục thế giới mới, trong đó có 3 kỷ lục U20. Kỷ lục 10km nam thuộc về Kejelcha (Ethiopia) với 26:31, Josh Hoey (Mỹ) phá kỷ lục 800m trong nhà, và Toshikazu Yamanishi (Nhật Bản) lập kỷ lục 1/2 marathon.
Sarah Kwong Sze-oi makes history as the first Hong Kong woman to throw the javelin over 50 metres, achieving 51.27m at the Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships, also breaking a 10-year-old all-age record.
16-year-old Zhang Keyi sets new meet record in women’s 100m hurdles at Asian U20 Athletics Championships with 13.38s, winning gold ahead of Japan’s Nana Ishihara and Kazakhstan’s Alina Golovina.
82-year-old Ding Ming breaks national 80m hurdles record in 80-84 age group at 2026 China Masters Athletics Championships with 16.73 seconds, attributing success to relaxed mindset and passion for fitness.
The 81st National University Athletics Championships and the 30th KTFL National Corporate Athletics Championships will take place from June 26-28 in Haenam, South Korea, with approximately 4,500 participants.
Gurindervir Singh shattered the Indian 100m national record with a time of 10.09 seconds at the National Senior Federation Competition. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praised the sprinter's historic achievement on social media.
