The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generationhttps://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/sport/feed/atom/2026-03-30T13:32:52+01:00Phoenix NewspaperThe Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next GenerationRodrigue Kwizera sets fifth fastest time in 2026, breaks race and national record to defend title at the Generali Prague Half Marathon2026-03-29T22:15:51+01:002026-03-29T22:15:51+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/rodrigue-kwizera-sets-fifth-fastest-time-in-2026-breaks-race-and-national-record-to-defend-title-at-the-generali-prague-half-marathonSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Rodrigue_Kwizera_sets_fifth_fastest_time_in_2026_breaks_race_and_national_record_to_defend_title_at_the_Generali_Prague_Half_Marathon.png" /></p><p>The 2026 Generali Prague Half Marathon delivered a spectacular morning of elite racing and cosmopolitan feel as 17,000 runners from 117 nationalities took to the streets of the Czech capital under chilly but sunny skies, with temperatures ranging from 1°C to 10°C.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Rodrigue_Kwizera_sets_fifth_fastest_time_in_2026_breaks_race_and_national_record_to_defend_title_at_the_Generali_Prague_Half_Marathon.png" /></p><p>The 2026 Generali Prague Half Marathon delivered a spectacular morning of elite racing and cosmopolitan feel as 17,000 runners from 117 nationalities took to the streets of the Czech capital under chilly but sunny skies, with temperatures ranging from 1°C to 10°C.</p>
World Indoor Champion Josh Kerr targets mile record at Novuna London Athletics Meet2026-03-28T21:41:50+00:002026-03-28T21:41:50+00:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/world-indoor-champion-josh-kerr-targets-mile-record-at-novuna-london-athletics-meetSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_World_Indoor_Champion_Josh_Kerr_targets_mile_record_at_Novuna_London_Athletics_Meet.png" /></p><p>Newly crowned World Indoor 3000m Champion, Josh Kerr, has confirmed that he will attempt to break the men’s mile world record at the Novuna London Athletics Meet, part of the Wanda Diamond League series, on Saturday 18 July.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_World_Indoor_Champion_Josh_Kerr_targets_mile_record_at_Novuna_London_Athletics_Meet.png" /></p><p>Newly crowned World Indoor 3000m Champion, Josh Kerr, has confirmed that he will attempt to break the men’s mile world record at the Novuna London Athletics Meet, part of the Wanda Diamond League series, on Saturday 18 July.</p>
Record 15 marketing and merchandising partners to support 2026 BAL season2026-03-27T22:43:30+00:002026-03-27T22:43:30+00:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/record-15-marketing-and-merchandising-partners-to-support-2026-bal-seasonSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/1SPORT.png" /></p><p>The Basketball Africa League (BAL) have announced that a record 15 marketing and merchandising partners, including five new partners, will support the 2026 BAL season that tips off today at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, in South Africa.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/1SPORT.png" /></p><p>The Basketball Africa League (BAL) have announced that a record 15 marketing and merchandising partners, including five new partners, will support the 2026 BAL season that tips off today at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, in South Africa.</p>
Statement made on Wanda Diamond League meeting in Doha2026-03-27T22:09:48+00:002026-03-27T22:09:48+00:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/statement-made-on-wanda-diamond-league-meeting-in-dohaSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Statement_made_on_Wanda_Diamond.jpg" /></p><p>The Wanda Diamond League meeting in Doha is currently scheduled to go ahead as planned on May 8, but the Diamond League continues to monitor the situation in Doha, working in close coordination with meeting organisers, the Qatar Athletics Federation, the relevant authorities in Qatar and World Athletics.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Statement_made_on_Wanda_Diamond.jpg" /></p><p>The Wanda Diamond League meeting in Doha is currently scheduled to go ahead as planned on May 8, but the Diamond League continues to monitor the situation in Doha, working in close coordination with meeting organisers, the Qatar Athletics Federation, the relevant authorities in Qatar and World Athletics.</p>
Olympic women's sport to be limited to biological females2026-03-26T21:04:41+00:002026-03-26T21:04:41+00:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/olympic-women-s-sport-to-be-limited-to-biological-femalesSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Olympic_womens_sport_to_be_limited_to_biological_females.png" /></p><p>The women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Olympic_womens_sport_to_be_limited_to_biological_females.png" /></p><p>The women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028.</p>
Senegal set to parade Afcon trophy despite stripped title2026-03-26T21:00:23+00:002026-03-26T21:00:23+00:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/senegal-set-to-parade-afcon-trophy-despite-stripped-titleSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Senegal_set_to_parade_Afcon_trophy_despite_stripped_title.png" /></p><p>Senegal plan to parade the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before their game against Peru in Paris tomorrow, with the head of the country's Football Federation vowing a "crusade" against the decision to strip the team of the title.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Senegal_set_to_parade_Afcon_trophy_despite_stripped_title.png" /></p><p>Senegal plan to parade the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before their game against Peru in Paris tomorrow, with the head of the country's Football Federation vowing a "crusade" against the decision to strip the team of the title.</p>