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World Athletics has officially blocked 11 requests from athletes seeking to transfer their national allegiance to Turkiye. The decision prevents these athletes from competing under the Turkish flag.
The Diamond League track meet in Qatar has been postponed from next month to June, “should conditions allow,” amid ongoing uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East.
American teenager Cooper Lutkenhaus triumphed in the 800-meter race, becoming the youngest world champion in athletics at 17 years old.
Greek pole vaulter Emmanouil Karalis is competing in the final of the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Toruń, Poland, aiming for a medal.
Great Britain's Jeremiah Azu failed to successfully defend his world indoor 60m title, as he finishes fourth in the final with America's Jordan Anthony winning gold at the World Athletics Indoor…
World Athletics has rejected the requests of 11 athletes to switch their national allegiance to Turkey, citing concerns over a recruitment drive. This decision impacts athletes, including some from Jamaica, who sought to represent Turkey.
World Athletics announced plans to launch a standalone World Marathon Championships starting in 2030, with Athens, Greece, identified as a potential host for the inaugural event.
A big day for Miltos Tentoglou, as the Greek long jumper will participate in the long jump final at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Toruń. His only goal is a third medal, having already...
Oleh Doroshchuk, a 24-year-old Ukrainian athlete, has won the gold medal at the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships in the city of Toruń, Poland.
British sprinter Amy Hunt on inspiring female athletes to get university degrees as she prepares to compete at the World Athletics Indoor Championships.
World Athletics has rejected the applications of 11 elite athletes seeking to switch their nationality to Turkey, citing that the requests were part of a 'coordinated recruitment strategy' by the Turkish government.
Anand Mahindra has lauded Odisha's 'flywheel' approach as the Indian state successfully secured the bid to host the 2028 World Athletics Indoor Championships.
Sebastian Coe, President of World Athletics, has described the organization's decision to award two upcoming World Indoor Championships to Asian hosts as a strategic move.
Kenyan athletes Oketch and Tinega have successfully qualified for the final in the World Athletics Indoor Championships, with Oketch being only the second Kenyan woman to compete in the 400m category.