The world, in perspective.

Toronto’s Ava Larose loves to compete, taking part in numerous sports but hockey is her main focus at the moment. Ava just joined a new team and was quickly named co-captain with the goal of one day playing in the United States. She is also thriving from an academic perspective and sets a great example […]

Holder of Irish records over 800m, 1,000m, 1,500m and the mile, all of which once belonged to Sonia O’Sullivan

The Ikogosi Marathon Initiative has announced plans to nurture 10 indigenous athletes discovered during the competition and support their careers. Read More: https://punchng.com/ikogosi-marathon-to-groom-10-ekiti-athletes/

Athletes far and wide across the sports world showed off special costumes for Halloween.

The Australian athlete who became unwell during a Hyrox event in September has apologised to her fellow competitors, but says she’s “only human”.

Mathew Kent says the sport has helped him wring more enjoyment out of life. Just don't mention the swim leg.

The 28-year-old has managed to combine his love of sports and acting with his breakout role, portraying legendary boxer Muhammad Ali in Prime Video's new series.

Yiech Pur Biel leads the first ever refugee team to take part at the Youth Olympics.

After a decade of being abused online after a race in Mexico involving the Brownlee brothers of Britain, South African triathlete and Olympic medallist Henri Schoeman opens up about how it has affected him and his family. 

Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Joanna Wietrzyk says her determination to win the Hyrox race in September had clouded her judgement.

As some of the victims' names are released publicly, an outpouring of grief and anger is sweeping across Spain.

The Federal Government will select 740 young athletes from 36 states and the FCT for its inaugural Drone Soccer League, scheduled to begin in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-to-select-740-young-athletes-for-drone-soccer-league/

S. Satyanarayana, head coach of the Indian para-athletics team, confirmed the incident; the cause of Yadav’s death is not yet known

<p>Two sportspeople have been executed in the past month and at least six more face the same fate, says activist group</p><p>Fears are growing for more Iranian athletes facing execution after mountain climber Ali-Sina Mostafavi became the latest in a string to be killed by the regime.</p><p>Mostafavi – who documented his ascents of some of the world’s highes

Ethiopian athletes Abay Alemu Lesa and Zenebu Fikadu Jebesa are the 2026 men and women's Dublin Marathon champions.

Nigerian deaf athletes have announced plans for another protest on October 26 over their exclusion from the National Sports Festival, Saturday PUNCH report Read More: https://punchng.com/nsf-exclusion-deaf-athletes-plan-fresh-protest-on-october-26/

Thailand pushed their gold medal haul up to five at the 2026 Asian Para Games as the country's track stars put on a dazzling show in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Tuesday.