http://www.sportfocus.com/rss/ The Latest Sports News From Sportfocus.com Your Number 1 Sports Portal for regional sports clubs & sporting organisations http://www.sportfocus.com/newspub/story.cfm?ID=44949 A new-look voting system for the World Athletics Awards has been unveiled ahead of the 2026 awards ceremony in Monaco on 29 November. Sun, 31 May 2026 12:59:00 GMT http://www.sportfocus.com/newspub/story.cfm?ID=44948 Olympic and world indoor champion Keely Hodgkinson (GBR) - the world indoor 800m record holder with 1:54.87 - will race over 800m at the Novuna London Athletics Meet on Saturday 18 July. Fri, 29 May 2026 13:01:00 GMT http://www.sportfocus.com/newspub/story.cfm?ID=44947 A talented squad of 32 athletes has been selected to represent the U20 Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland team (GB & NI) at the 2026 Mannheim International Gala in Germany, taking place from 13–14 June 2026. Thu, 28 May 2026 17:07:00 GMT http://www.sportfocus.com/newspub/story.cfm?ID=44946 The outdoor season is officially heating up — and this week European Athletics is bringing you SEVEN live-streamed events packed with world-class stars, record threats, and must-watch moments. Wed, 27 May 2026 15:59:00 GMT http://www.sportfocus.com/newspub/story.cfm?ID=44945 European Athletics is pleased to announce the renewal of its long-standing partnership with Polanik, extending the agreement for a further four-year cycle from 2027 to 2030. Wed, 27 May 2026 12:17:00 GMT http://www.sportfocus.com/newspub/story.cfm?ID=44944 The World Athletics Council has approved the qualification system and entry standards for the World Athletics Championships Beijing 27. Tue, 26 May 2026 15:04:00 GMT http://www.sportfocus.com/newspub/story.cfm?ID=44943 The stage is set for a spectacular night of distance racing at the European 10,000m Cup in La Spezia on Saturday (21) — and you can watch every lap live. Fri, 22 May 2026 16:54:00 GMT http://www.sportfocus.com/newspub/story.cfm?ID=44942 Sold-out international event brings 500 athletes to Colonia Sant Jordi as the Balearic Championships return to Mallorca’s south coast Wed, 20 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT http://www.sportfocus.com/newspub/story.cfm?ID=44941 Reigning world and Diamond League champions Nicola Olyslagers (AUS) and Cordell Tinch (USA) will compete at the Novuna London Athletics Meet for the first time on Saturday 18 July. Tue, 19 May 2026 16:22:00 GMT http://www.sportfocus.com/newspub/story.cfm?ID=44940 UK Athletics can announce the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GB & NI) throws team for the Halplus Werfertage competition taking place in Halle, Germany, on the 16 and 17 May. Tue, 12 May 2026 12:19:00 GMT http://www.sportfocus.com/newspub/story.cfm?ID=44939 UK Athletics has confirmed the selection of eight athletes to represent the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland team (GB & NI) at the 2026 European 10,000m Cup, taking place in La Spezia, Italy, on Saturday 23 May. Mon, 11 May 2026 12:13:00 GMT http://www.sportfocus.com/newspub/story.cfm?ID=44938 European Athletics is pleased to announce the extension of its successful partnership with CONICA through to 2030, reinforcing a long-term collaboration built on innovation, quality and a shared commitment to the development of athletics across Europe. Mon, 11 May 2026 12:12:00 GMT http://www.sportfocus.com/newspub/story.cfm?ID=44937 The meeting features a fascinating men’s 1500m including Belgium’s world 5000m silver medallist Isaac Kimeli, Great Britain’s 2023 world 800m bronze medallist Ben Pattison, twice European U23 cross country champion Will Barnicoat and Tokyo Olympic 1500m finalist Michal Rozmys from Poland. Fri, 08 May 2026 17:38:00 GMT http://www.sportfocus.com/newspub/story.cfm?ID=44936 UK Athletics can announce the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland team for the Trail, Up-and-Down, and Uphill disciplines at the European Off-Road Running Championships in Slovenia from 5-7 June. Fri, 08 May 2026 13:09:00 GMT http://www.sportfocus.com/newspub/story.cfm?ID=44935 Children around the world are celebrating five years of Kids’ Athletics Day by getting involved in the month-long campaign to inspire at least 700,000 more young people to get moving in 2026 Thu, 07 May 2026 14:16:00 GMT http://www.sportfocus.com/newspub/story.cfm?ID=44934 Following an outstanding month of performances—highlighted by the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships in Brasilia, major European road races and winter throws competitions —we’re inviting fans to choose their top athletes from a shortlist of five women and five men. Tue, 05 May 2026 14:24:00 GMT http://www.sportfocus.com/newspub/story.cfm?ID=44933 The first relay teams have qualified for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 26 after the mixed 4x100m and mixed 4x400m finals at the Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 on Sunday (3). Tue, 05 May 2026 14:22:00 GMT http://www.sportfocus.com/newspub/story.cfm?ID=44932 The Novuna Great Britain & Northern Ireland mixed 4x400m relay team earned bronze and a spot at the World Ultimate Championships on the final day of World Relays action in Botswana. A total of five relay teams qualified a spot at the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing. Tue, 05 May 2026 14:20:00 GMT http://www.sportfocus.com/newspub/story.cfm?ID=44931 Jamaica’s Ackeem Blake, Tina Clayton, Kadrian Goldson and Tia Clayton stormed to their second mixed 4x100m world record* of the Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26, running 39.62 to win the final on Sunday (3). Tue, 05 May 2026 14:19:00 GMT http://www.sportfocus.com/newspub/story.cfm?ID=44930 The Novuna GB & NI Team made a statement of intent on day one of the 2026 World Relays in Gaborone, clocking world leading times in both the mixed 4x400m relay and the women’s 4x400m relay heats. Tue, 05 May 2026 14:17:00 GMT