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Sanya hosts 6th Asian Beach Games with focus on high-quality services

2026-04-27T17:08:57+01:00

The 6th Asian Beach Games officially opened in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. An opening ceremony titled "A Sky-Ocean Meeting" unfolded against a natural backdrop of ocean and sand, welcoming athletes from 45 countries and regions across Asia.

Punjab record T20 run-chase sees victory over Delhi

2026-04-27T17:06:09+01:00

Punjab Kings produced a stunning victory against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League by hunting down a target of 265 to record the highest successful run-chase in the history of T20 cricket.

Kenyan Sawe runs sub-two-hour in London to make history

2026-04-26T11:22:41+01:00

Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe made history at the London Marathon by becoming the first athlete to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.

Glasgow to host the 2027 European Cross Country Championships

2026-04-24T21:33:41+01:00

European Athletics has announced that Glasgow will host the 33rd SPAR European Cross Country Championships in 2027, following a successful bid process led by UK Athletics (UKA).

First athletes announced for the Novuna GB & NI squad for the 2026 European Athletics Off-Road Running Championships

2026-04-23T17:42:16+01:00

UK Athletics can today announce the first athletes selected to represent the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GB & NI) team at the European Athletics Off-Road Running Championships in Ljubljana-Kamnik, Slovenia from 5-7 June.

George Whitehead from Hillside wins 45th McEvoy Trophy in Solihull

2026-04-22T17:51:48+01:00

16-year-old George Whitehead from Hillside has won the 45th Peter McEvoy trophy at Copt Heath Golf Club, Solihull.