London, UK// – Marathons have a profound economic and cultural impact on their host communities, according to a new report from Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy.
Category: Athletics
Matthew Levy OAM Funds Support Initiative For Para Athletes
The Commonwealth Sports Foundation is pleased to announce a generous donation of AUD 15,000 from Commonwealth Para athlete Matthew Levy OAM.
George Black Announced as Chair of Glasgow 2026
George Black has today been announced as the new Chair of Glasgow 2026 Organising Company, taking up the role with immediate effect.
Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games Deliver Powerful Legal For Host Nation
The successful hosting of the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games by Trinidad and Tobago is the cornerstone of a powerful sporting legacy for the Host Nation according to the event’s Impact Evaluation Report.
African Games 2023: Ghana Promises to Deliver Unforgettable Event for the Rest of Africa and the World
Ghana’s Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, has promised the rest of Africa that Ghana will deliver a competition that will be difficult to forget.
African Games 2023: Athletes Guaranteed Safety
Accra, Ghana//-Ghana’s Minister of Youth and Sports Mustapha Ussif today assured athletes participating in the 2023 African Games that their safety during their stay in Ghana.
Comrades Broadcast to Set All-time SuperSport Record
The 96th edition of the Comrades Marathon, set for Sunday,11 June 2023, will represent the biggest broadcast in SuperSport’s history and unique offering for viewers on DStv and GOtv.
Cycling Could be a Boon for Lagos – But People Fear for Their Safety on Bikes
A cyclist participates in World Car Free Day in Lagos. Adekunle Ajayi/NurPhoto via Getty Images Emmanuel Mogaji, Keele University With an estimated 16 million residents, Lagos is the most densely populated state in Nigeria. It’s under immense pressure to transport its huge population.
SuperSport to Broadcast 2023 Doha Diamond League Action
The first leg of the 2023 Diamond League series is the Seashore Group Doha Meeting. This athletic meet would feature the following events: Men’s 200m, 400m, 800m, 3000m, 400m Hurdles, High Jump, Triple Jump, Discus and Javelin Throw; and Women’s 100m, 400m, 1500m, 100m Hurdles, 3000m Steeplechase and Pole Vault.
Saudi Arabia’s Fastest Woman Retains Title as She Wins Gold at the Saudi Games
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia//-Saudi sprinter, Yasmeen Al-Dabbagh holds on to her title as Saudi Arabia’s fastest woman, as she wins the Gold Medal in the 100 meter sprint at the Saudi Games.