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IBA President Umar Kremlev backs Gassiev for heavyweight unification fights after IBA Pro 19 title defence

Lausanne, SwitzerlandThe IBA PRO 19 boxing night took place at the VTB Arena in Moscow, headlined by the fight between WBA heavyweight world champion Murat Gassiev and Germany's Peter Kadiru.Gassiev c...

Murat Gassiev to defend his WBA Heavyweight crown against Yoka at IBA PRO 19

WBA Heavyweight Champion Murat “Iron” Gassiev (33-2, 26 KOs) will defend his title against Rio 2016 Olympic gold medallist Tony Yoka (15-3, 12 KOs) in the main event of IBA PRO 19 on Saturday, 11 July...

Faith Kipyegon: ‘Breaking4’ Philosophy Prepared Me For World Record In Eugene

On June 26 in Paris, Faith Kipyegon looked back at her unsuccessful attempt at breaking the four-minute barrier in the mile positively, preferring to take away the quick wins from the run at the Sebas...

‘Glamour Boys’ Shabana Ooze Confidence Ahead of Mozzart Bet Cup Round of 16 Match Against Kuta Collection FC

By ELIAS MAKORIIn Monday’s Mozzart Bet Cup Round of 16 draw conducted by Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Head of Leagues and Competitions, Frank Ogola, one of the standout pairings was that of non-lea...

Game, set, match! Tennis Kenya sign landmark partnership deal with French Tennis Federation

Roland GarrosThe future of tennis is unfolding at the 2026 French Open on the famous clay courts of Roland Garros. Exit Gael Monfils, enter Moise Kouame. Exit Gustavo Kuerten, enter Joao Fonseca.As th...

IBA flag raised at the peak of Mount Everest following historic ascent

Lausanne, SwitzerlandRussian blogger and adaptive athlete Rustam Nabiev is basking in the glory of history having become the first person to summit Mount Everest using only his hands with support from...

Trailblazing Barnaba Korir: What Being Africa’s First Technical Delegate To World Athletics Global Competition Means For Kenya, Continent

By Elias MakoriBotswana didn’t just host the Debswana World Relays earlier this month — it rolled out the red carpet, set the stopwatch on fire and reminded the world that Africa can organize a global...

Tergat, Ndereba, Ramaala, Sekgodiso Named Inaugural Nelson Mandela Marathon Ambassadors, Entries Open Soon

By Elias MakoriAfrica’s Marathon legends Paul Tergat, Catherine Ndereba of Kenya and South Africa’s Hendrick Ramaala have been named Ambassadors for Cape Town’s inaugural Nelson Mandela Marathon in Oc...

A Global Movement Begins: Nelson Mandela Marathon Global Running Series Unveiled

Cape Town, South AfricaThe Nelson Mandela Foundation and Belgian sports and events management company Golazo have joined forces to launch the Nelson Mandela Marathon, a new global running movement roo...

2:20:59! Visually Impaired Tigist Gezahagn’s Extraordinary Path To Vienna Marathon Glory

ViennaIt is highly likely that Tigist Gezahagn’s achievements are unprecedented: In Vienna the 26-year-old star became probably the first Paralympic champion to win one of the classic city marathons....