Kenya's Ngetich breaks women-only 10km world record in Brasov
Agnes Ngetich of Kenya shattered the women-only world 10km record by clocking 29:24 at the World Athletics Elite Label road race in Brasov, Romania, on Sunday.
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Nigeria’s Daylop breaks monopoly as Kenyans dominate Lotus Bank Abeokuta 10Km race
Nigeria’s Patience Daylop, yesterday, gave her compatriots reason to be hopeful of better days in long distance races, when she stopped what would have been a Kenyans clean sweep of honours at the second Lotus Bank Abeokuta 10km race.
Rallying-Neuville leads Ogier after first day in Greece
ATHENS : Hyundai's Thierry Neuville led Toyota's Sebastien Ogier by a mere 2.8 seconds after the first full day of Greece's Acropolis Rally on Friday.
Africa Cup of Nations hosting decisions due this month
CAPE TOWN: The long-awaited decision on the hosts for the African Cup of Nations finals in 2025 and 2027 will be made later this month, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said on Thursday.
Africa Climate Summit: Leaders call for rich polluters to keep their word
While Africa accounts for the smallest share of global greenhouse gas emissions, it suffers disproportionately from climate change due to resource exploitation by developed nations. At the summit, African leaders called for a "fair playing ground" to access investments needed to combat climate change and a just "multilateral finance architecture" to relieve the continent’s debt burdens. But whether or not the international community heeds the call remains to be seen.
11,000 runners DQ'd from Mexico City Marathon, per report - ESPN
Approximately 11,000 runners at this year's Mexico City Marathon have been disqualified after being found to have cut the course at some point during the 26.2-mile race, according to Spanish newspaper Marca.
India Clubbed With Egypt, Switzerland, Jamaica In Inaugural Men's Hockey5s World Cup
Reigning Asian champions India have been clubbed alongside Egypt, Switzerland, and Jamaica in Pool B of the upcoming FIH Men's Hockey5s World Cup slated from January 24-31 in Muscat. Sixteen national teams will compete in the inaugural edition of the tournament and they have been divided into four groups of four teams each. India earned their qualification for the tournament after beating Pakistan 4-4 (2-0 SO) at the inaugural Men's Hockey5s Asia Cup at Salalah, Oman on Saturday. The Netherlands have been drawn with Pakistan, Poland and Nigeria in Pool A.
India Clubbed With Egypt, Switzerland, Jamaica In Inaugural Men's Hockey5s World Cup
Reigning Asian champions India have been clubbed alongside Egypt, Switzerland, and Jamaica in Pool B of the upcoming FIH Men's Hockey5s World Cup slated from January 24-31 in Muscat. Sixteen national teams will compete in the inaugural edition of the tournament and they have been divided into four groups of four teams each. India earned their qualification for the tournament after beating Pakistan 4-4 (2-0 SO) at the inaugural Men's Hockey5s Asia Cup at Salalah, Oman on Saturday. The Netherlands have been drawn with Pakistan, Poland and Nigeria in Pool A.