Who is in the Royal Box on the fourth day of Wimbledon? The Royal Box is usually occupied by members of the royal family, celebrities and public figures The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023
World Athletics to introduce 'short track' concept to evolve indoor events World Athletics announced on Tuesday that they will be introducing the concept of 'short track' competition to replace the term 'indoor' in relation to 200 meters tracks. This change is being made to accommodate hybrid competition venues, including temporary city locations. The Times of India · May 23, 2023
The star-studded guestlist: A who’s who of the guests at King Charles and Queen Camilla’s coronation Actors, TV stars and political figures from across the globe were among thousands at the big event The Independent UK · May 6, 2023
The real consequence of World Athletics’ transgender ban will go untold Elite athletics won’t feel any sweeping change as a result of a new ruling which prioritises competitive fairness over inclusion, but life for transgender people who participate in sport might get a little harder The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2023
Transgender track and field athletes can't compete in women's international events World Athletics Council said they prioritize fairness and the integrity of female track and field competitions, rather than inclusion. The ruling could hinder several Olympic medalists. WEKU · Mar 24, 2023
Russia doping suspension lifted, but war ban keeps athletes out The Russian Athletics Federation is still excluded from international competition due to a ban over the war in Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Mar 23, 2023
Attorney-general responds to Lidia Thorpe incident, school shooter's parents may face trial, and TikTok CEO grilled — as it happened The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened. ABC News · Mar 23, 2023
World Athletics Bans Transgender Women From Ranking Competitions The decision will take effect March 31. Sports Illustrated · Mar 23, 2023
World Athletics bans transgender women athletes World Athletics has banned transgender women from competing in elite female competitions if they have gone through male puberty. The New Daily · Mar 23, 2023
World Athletics bans transgender women from women’s competition The governing body will exclude male-to-female transgender athletes if they have gone through male puberty from female competition from the end of this month The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023
World Athletics ends Russia ban over state-sponsored doping but maintains Ukraine invasion sanction World Athletics has voted to end its eight-year ban of the Russian Athletics Federation (RusAF) but the country's athletes, and those of Belarus, will remain excluded from international competition because of an ongoing, separate ban over the invasion of Ukraine. Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2023
World Athletics commits to gender equality with female vice president promise The governing body will have 40 per cent female representation on its Council. The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023
Exclusive: Former Liverpool chairman Sir Martin Broughton reveals talks with billionaire investors Sir Martin Broughton has revealed he spoke to investors over a potential Liverpool deal Liverpool Echo · Feb 15, 2023
World Athletics’ transgender regulations see scientific rigour give way to a fudge Sebastian Coe promised to be ‘guided by science’ when it comes to sport’s most divisive issue. But World Athletics’ solution is clearly designed to protect it from legal action too The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2023
The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022 Sports unraveled, collided with politics, racism in 2022 Hardly a day passed in 2022 when a headline that ran across the ticker on ESPN wouldn't have been out of place on CNN or Fox Business
The Times of India · Dec 16, 2022 Neeraj Chopra eclipses Usain Bolt as most written about track and field athlete in 2022 Not many have gone past Usain Bolt in the 21st century, but India's Neeraj Chopra has managed to do that.
Daily Mirror · Dec 1, 2022 Kenya avoids ban despite 55 athletes serving suspensions as Lord Coe sends warning The famed East African running nation has avoided being blacklisted after Lord Coe confirmed that they would not be given a blanket ban from competition
Daily Mirror · Aug 15, 2022 Princess Anne's savage 'most stupid person' comment overheard in awkward mic blunder The Princess Royal is well-known for her no nonsense approach and she showed this when she called someone stupid in a room full of people
The Conversation · Aug 11, 2022 London 2012: what the Olympic Games' legacy of sustainability means for events today This summer has marked 10 years since the London 2012 Olympics, and a chance to reflect on the event’s legacy. From the outset, the aim was to make it a ground-breakingly sustainable event. According to the United Nations, sustainability is “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising…
Daily Mirror · Aug 4, 2022 Jake Wightman has become the Commonwealth Games poster-boy aiming for golden hat-trick Jake Wightman is on cloud nine following his 1500m success at the World Championships in Oregon, but he is now hoping to capitalise on that success with victory at the Commonwealth Games and next month's European Championships
The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2022 Sebastian Coe inspired Commonwealth 1500m attempt, says Wightman The world 1500m champion Jake Wightman has revealed he was dreading racing the distance again at the Commonwealth Games until a word of advice from Sebastian Coe
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022 Josh Kerr: Commonwealth Games stadium an absolute blessing for British athletes Exclusive interview: The Scot hopes to bounce back from fifth in the World Championships in pursuit of another medal after Olympic bronze last year, with the Alexander Stadium set to host the athletics at the Commonwealth Games
Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2022 A decade on Olympics are still delivering for London, says Sebastian Coe London is still reaping the rewards of the 2012 Olympics, it was claimed today, as the 10-year anniversary of the Games was marked.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2022 Defiant Sebastian Coe flies flag for London Olympics with a murky legacy Lord Coe maintains pride in what the 2012 Games gave UK sport and reveals Sir Alex Ferguson almost managed Team GB