Latest headlines from AllAfrica, covering sport, athletics, with clear attribution and direct links to the original publisher.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 15 - Kenya's capital city, Nairobi, has won the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, writing history as the first African country to stage the global competition.
[Botswana Daily News] Molepolole -- The Molepolole based Bafpet Karate Club hosted an ward ceremony on Monday to reward athletes for excellence and stunning performance.
[Capital FM] Two-time world marathon champion Abel Kirui has warned Sabastian Sawe that his world record in the men's 42km is under threat from Yomilf Kejelcha.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Victor Kiplagat and Millicent Kemunto warmed up for this year's Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon with victories in the 21km as over 2,000 runners turned up at Parklands Sports Club on Sunday.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- At the weekend, C-Care Uganda once again joined the Rotary Cancer Run as a key healthcare partner, bringing its medical expertise closer to participants and communities throughout the campaign.
[ANGOP] Caxito -- The province of Bengo is hosting the eighth edition of the National Fencing Championship as from Thursday (3), until Saturday (5th).
[Namibian] Namibia's top junior triathletes have been in fine form in Europe recently while the national duathlon championships were held in Windhoek.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- This year's Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon will see more than 30,000 runners taking part in the annual race benefit from expanded medical cover, additional hydration support, improved post-race recovery services and new sustainability measures as organisers step up preparations for the October 25 race.
[Nile Post] Mount Moroto Hotel has contributed Shs1 million towards the Moroto Rotary Cancer Run in honour of the late businessman and philanthropist, Mzee Cornelius Kodet Lorika, who died in 2025.
[This Day] Embattled Nigerian sprinter, Favour Ofili, was at her best to dominate the women's 200 metres at the Grand Prix Brescia in Italy on Sunday.
[Premium Times] At the inaugural Enugu City International Marathon in 2025, Kenya's Koros Ken won the 42-kilometre category, going home with a $15,000 prize.
[Health-e] For 34-year-old paraplegic athlete Moloko Pula, getting to hospital for medical care means travelling from her rural village to Polokwane and relying on public transport that does not always accommodate her wheelchair.
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has contributed Shs10 million towards this year's Rotary Cancer Run, scheduled for Sunday.
[New Times] For athletes, the hardest battles are not always fought in front of a crowd.
[This Day] The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the welfare and long-term interests of Nigerian athletes, insisting that no agreement entered into by an athlete is "cast in stone."
