Athletics
Double Olympic champion Brownlee retires aged 36
Double Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee has announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 36. Brownlee won gold at London...
Sebastian Coe praises Qatar’s contribution to global sports
Doha: The President of World Athletics Sebastian Coe has praised Qatar for its significant contributions to the advancement of sports on both technical...
Nageeye and Chepkirui win New York City Marathon
Abdi Nageeye surged past former champion Evans Chebet in the final stretch to win the men’s race at the New York City Marathon...
Visit Qatar hosts honorary event for brand ambassador and Olympic medallist Mutaz Barshim
Doha: Visit Qatar yesterday hosted an honorary event for its brand ambassador, Mutaz Barshim, for his achievements at the Olympic Games Paris 2024....
Breen misses out on Paris medal despite dead heat
Great Britain’s Olivia Breen missed out on a Paralympic medal by the tightest of margins in the women’s T38 long jump. Breen’s best...
Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies days after being set alight by ex-boyfriend
Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend. The 33-year-old Ugandan...
Kinghorn’s ‘mind blown’ by first Paralympic gold
Sammi Kinghorn said it was “absolutely blowing my mind” to have won a first Paralympic gold medal, after taking victory in the T53...
Ugandan Olympian in intensive care after partner ‘set her on fire’
Nairobi: A Ugandan Olympian is in intensive care in a Kenyan hospital after being doused with petrol and set on fire allegedly by...
UNFOLDS: Premier release, homecoming celebration honouring Mutaz Barshim
Doha: The premier release of Mutaz UNFOLDS: the high jumper that doesn’t jump, was held on Thursday, August 22, where the event celebrated...
