World Athletics Championships Archives

Kenya to bid for 2023 world athletics championships

On August 15, 20173:03 pmIn Sportsby Emmanuel Okogba

Kenya is to launch a bid to host the athletics world championships in 2023 after successfully staging two other international competitions in the last 10 years.

Fans blame Nigeria’s dismal performance at IAAF Championships on lack of investment

On August 15, 20171:01 pmIn Sportsby Emmanuel Okogba

As more reactions trail Team Nigeria’s poor outing at the just-concluded International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) World Athletics Championships, fans blame it on lack of investment, vision, blueprint and transparency.

Athletics: Two Ukrainians suspended for doping on eve of world championships

On August 3, 20178:19 pmIn Sportsby Emmanuel Okogba

Two Ukrainian athletes, including Olympic relay bronze medallist Olesya Povkh, have been provisionally suspended for using banned substances, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced Thursday.

From Russia with Love (1)

On August 31, 201312:09 amIn Matters Arisingby adefaye

Exactly three weeks ago, I was in a state of quiet euphoria. Why? It was the 10th of August. A date I had been awaiting all year. Why?? For some, a birthday. A cherished wedding anniversary. Or their flight departure date to finally ‘check out’ of the shores of this land for a hopefully better life elsewhere.

All eyes still on Usain Bolt

On August 10, 201312:43 amIn Sportsby vanguard

The Olympic Games are for all International Olympic Committee accepted sports for the games. The games are not only known for great victories but also for large participation. The more athletes and fans the grander.