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… (Photo by WANG Zhao / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis has revolutionised the pole vault and now the Swede has sung the official anthem for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship taking place in Budapest next month. …
Duplantis hits the high notes for athletics anthemCitizen Digital
Real Madrid star players are compatible: Mourinho By AFP August 21, 2026 03:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Pre Season Friendly - Ferencvaros v Real Madrid - Groupama Arena, Budapest, Hungary - August 8, …
Real Madrid star players are compatible: MourinhoCitizen Digital
… Kipyegon, a three-time Olympic and four-time world 1,500m champion, was expected to compete in the inaugural event, which will bring together about 400 elite athletes in Budapest from September 11-13. …
Kipyegon ends season with hamstring injuryThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeRescue workers and other officials working at the wreckage of an overturned Polish tourist bus on the M3 motorway near Mezokeresztes, about 150 km east of the Hungarian capital Budapest, on August 16, 2026. …
12 killed as Polish bus veers off Hungary highwayCitizen Digital
… Coe announced in 2024 the creation of the World Athletics Ultimate Championships, a new three-day biannual global event with the first edition to be held in Budapest next month. …
Prize money 'critical' for athletics, says World Athletics boss CoeCitizen Digital
… President Coe said that after Thursday’s virtual presentations by the bidding cities, the winning host cities for the 2029 and 2031 will simultaneously be announced by World Athletics on September 15 after the inaugural Ultimate Championships in Budapest, Hungary. …
Kenya strongly defends Nairobi's 2029 World Athletics Championship bidThe Standard
… Nairobi will, however, face stiff competition from London, Rome and Munich for the 2029 hosting rights.The host cities for the 2029 and 2031 World Athletics Championships are expected to be announced by World Athletics after the Ultimate Championships in Budapest, Hungary, next m …
It's down to prayers after Nairobi bids to host world athletics eventThe Standard
… The host cities for the 2029 and 2031 World Athletics Championships are expected to be announced by World Athletics after the Ultimate Championships in Budapest, Hungary, next month.London formally submitted its final bid to host the 2029 World Championships five days ago, with o …
It's down to prayers after Nairobi bids to host world athletics eventCitizen Digital
… The host cities for the 2029 and 2031 World Athletics Championships are expected to be announced by World Athletics after the Ultimate Championships in Budapest, Hungary, next month. …
Nairobi formally bids to host 2029 World Athletics ChampionshipsCitizen Digital
… ed McLaren's British driver Lando Norris, winner Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen and third placed Red Bull Racing's Mexican driver Sergio Perez celebrate on the podium after the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring race track in Mogyorod near Budapest …
McLaren boss glad of 'harmony' between F1 teammates Norris and PiastriNairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, which the government expects will boost tourism by attracting athletes, officials, supporters and visitors who will explore more of Kenya's destinations and experience its sporting excellence, natural heritage, culture and hospitality.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, which the government expects will boost tourism by attracting athletes, officials, supporters and visitors who will explore more of Kenya's destinations and experience its sporting excellence, natural heritage, culture and hospitality.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World Athletics confirmed on Tuesday that Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, with the announcement delivered by World Athletics President Sebastian Coe in Budapest. Kenya's athletics legends and current stars have celebrated the decision as a major reward for the country and the African continent.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, with economic analyses from previous editions showing substantial revenue potential. The 2025 Tokyo championships generated $522 million in total impact; Budapest 2023 generated $403 million; Eugene 2022 generated $153.4 million in direct economic gains; and London 2017 generated $104.1 million in direct benefit. Kenya will retain revenue from ticket sales, hospitality, food and beverage, merchandise, and exhibition space rentals.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi won the bid to host the World Championships in Budapest, marking the first time Kenya will host the global athletics event it helped build. The article reflects on Kenya's dominance in distance running and the opportunity for the country to celebrate the sport domestically.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
UEFA announced that the 2028 Champions League final will be held at the Allianz Arena in Munich and the 2029 final at the rebuilt Camp Nou in Barcelona.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi was selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first African city to stage the event in its 43-year history. The Kenyan capital beat London, Rome, and Munich, with officials citing Kenya's status as one of the sport's powerhouses and its rich athletics heritage.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi has officially won the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time the event will be held in Africa, beating rival bids from London and Rome.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto hailed Nairobi's selection to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making Kenya the first African nation to stage the senior competition. He noted that 32 stadiums are under construction across the country to support Kenya's preparation for the event and strengthen its capacity to host international sporting competitions.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first African city to host the event. The decision was announced by World Athletics after a council meeting in Budapest.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi will host the 2029 world outdoor athletics championships, becoming the first African host of the event. World Athletics announced the decision Tuesday after a council meeting in Budapest, following competition from London, Munich, and Rome.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says the inaugural Ultimate Championship in Budapest, which brought together 381 athletes from 65 federations competing for $10 million in prize money, worked "pretty well" and received "uniquely positive" feedback from competitors.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt said the prize money offered at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest is more lucrative than what was available during his competing career, when he earned most wealth through appearance fees and endorsements rather than prize money.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The World Athletics Ultimate Championship, a three-day season-ending event in Budapest, will feature 381 athletes from 65 federations competing for $10 million in prize money. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe described it as an "incubator for change," with participants including Olympic champions, world champions, and Diamond League winners.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Josh Kerr says World Athletics' new Ultimate Championships in Budapest provide a final target after a stellar season, with the appeal heightened by a chance to face long-time rival Jakob Ingebrigtsen in their first head-to-head meeting in two years. Their rivalry has defined the men's 1,500 metres in recent years, with Ingebrigtsen having criticised Kerr's decision to skip last month's European Championships.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain, having won the Champions League in back-to-back years under Luis Enrique, are now pursuing a rare third consecutive title. Captain Marquinhos acknowledged the difficulty of the objective but said the treble is PSG's target for the campaign.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain's head coach Luis Enrique has signed a three-year contract extension lasting until 2030, replacing his previous deal that was set to expire at season's end. Five PSG players—Joao Neves, Fabian Ruiz, Willian Pacho, Lucas Beraldo, and Senny Mayulu—also agreed contract extensions with the two-time defending European champions.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday, six weeks after Argentina's defeat in the World Cup final, ending a career spanning more than two decades and over 200 appearances for his country. AFP Sport reviews the defining moments of his Argentina career.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
World and Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi won the Zurich Diamond League 800m in 1:41.76, narrowly defeating Algeria's Djamel Sedjati by seven hundredths of a second, despite experiencing a stomach upset moments before the race.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA, which had threatened to boycott FIFA competitions over plans to allow private investment in the World Cup and Club World Cup through a new commercial subsidiary, is expected to drop the boycott threat. The dispute arose after FIFA proposed creating a FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) to attract private investors, which UEFA had criticized as a "shady, opaque backroom deal."
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Athletics Kenya says Nairobi's chances of hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships have improved with government backing and ongoing investment in sports infrastructure, including improvements at Kasarani Stadium and development of Talanta Sports City.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sweden's pole vault world record holder Armand Duplantis has written and performed "Gold," the official anthem for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest next month. He will perform the song live in the stadium to close out the three-day championship on September 13.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho insisted his team's star players—Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham—could fit together, acknowledging that his predecessors struggled to balance attack and defence with the trio, though he noted the tactical challenge of accommodating all three.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Middle-distance star Faith Kipyegon has ended her 2026 season due to a hamstring injury sustained since late May and will miss the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Hungary in September. The three-time Olympic and four-time world 1,500m champion finished third in the women's mile in Eugene in July and fourth in the women's 3,000m before deciding to prioritize recovery.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Polish coach traveling from Serbia to Poland veered off the M3 highway near Mezokeresztes, Hungary early Sunday, killing 12 people and leaving at least 10 with critical injuries. The driver was detained; police said he had fallen asleep at the wheel. The bus carried 57 passengers and two drivers, including pilgrims returning to Poland.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe says prize money is critical for athletics, following his decision to award $50,000 to track and field gold medallists at the 2024 Paris Olympics—the first such award by an international sports federation. The move sparked backlash from the International Olympic Committee and other federations who said it broke with Olympic tradition, though athletes widely welcomed it.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya presented its formal bid for Nairobi to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships before World Athletics President Lord Sebastian Coe and the World Athletics Council, with President William Ruto offering a personal guarantee and the bid committee emphasizing that hosting would mark the first time the championships are held on the African continent.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi has officially submitted a government-backed bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, competing against London, Rome and Munich. If successful, Nairobi would become the first African city to host the premier World Athletics Championships.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Athletics Kenya has submitted Nairobi's formal bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, placing Kenya in contention with London, Rome and Munich. If successful, Nairobi would become the first African city to host the premier World Athletics Championships, with Kenya hoping to bring the event to the continent for the first time.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi has formally submitted its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, which would make it the first African city to host the senior World Athletics Championships. The bid is backed by Athletics Kenya and the Kenyan government, citing the country's athletics tradition and experience hosting major international competitions.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
McLaren boss Andrea Stella says he is proud of how Formula One world champion Lando Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri have conducted themselves following last season's championship battle, which Norris won despite Piastri holding a 34-point lead with nine races remaining.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →