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World Athletics Championships

Also known as: World Athletics Championships in Beijing · 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing · 2025 World Championships · WAC

2026-05-012026-11-01

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September 2026
26 SeptJoy Online
… He has also reported from more than 20 major international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup, Africa Cup of Nations and World Athletics Championships. …
Joy Sports Editor Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo to moderate inaugural Music Meets Football Summit in Zambia
23 SeptThe Ghanaian Times
… But I know I am coming back to track races in 2027, because there is a World Athletics Championships. …
Ngetich breaks women half-marathon record
16 SeptDaily Guide
The London Stadium Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, beating London to secure the rights to stage the event for the first time in Africa. …
Nairobi Beats London To Host 2029 World Athletics Championships
16 SeptThe Ghanaian Times
Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships (WAC), with the Kenyan capital becoming the first African city to stage the ‌event. …
Nairobi to host 2029 WAC in African first
15 SeptJoy Online
World Athletics have confirmed Nairobi as the host city for the 2029 World Athletics Championships. …
Kenya confirmed hosts of World Athletics Championships 2029
10 SeptJoy Online
… Botsio also represented Ghana at the World Athletics Championships and was part of Ghana’s gold-medal-winning 4×100m relay team at the 2024 African Championships. …
Three years, three 100m titles; Isaac Botsio cements his legacy among NCAA Division II’s greatest
August 2026
17 AugThe Ghanaian Times
Kenya has submitted an official bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships as it seeks to become the first African nation to stage the sport’s flagship event. …
Kenya bids to host 2029 World Athletics Championships
5 AugThe Ghanaian Times
… Having successfully hosted the World Athletics U20 Championships in 2014 and the World Athletics Championships in 2022, the city is once again preparing to welcome the sport’s brightest rising stars to one of the fastest tracks in the world. …
World Athletics U-20 Championships begins in Eugene
June 2026
12 JunThe Ghanaian Times
… But today I really wanted to ⁠send that message that I’m here and they gotta come see me.” Tharp, an under-20s world champion, ⁠competed in the 110m hurdles final at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, finishing sixth. …
Tharp breaks 110m hurdles world record
May 2026
23 MayJoy Online
… Breaking the 45-second barrier is regarded as a major milestone in the 400m, placing Opare in elite territory and significantly strengthening Ghana’s prospects in the event ahead of major international competitions, including the Commonwealth Games, World Championships and Olympi …
‘Owadiah’ makes history: William Opare becomes first Ghanaian to break 45 seconds in 400m

World & Region

Ghanaian Sports Journalist to Moderate Zambia Music-Football Summit

The News

Joy Sports Editor Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo has been selected to moderate the inaugural Music Meets Football Summit in Lusaka, Zambia, taking place October 15–16 at Open Window University. The two-day event, organised by MOZO TV and Platinum Events Productions Africa, will bring together music and football industry stakeholders to explore opportunities at the intersection of the two sectors.

26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 26 September

Ghanaian Sports Journalist to Moderate Zambia Music-Football Summit
Joy Sports Editor Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo has been selected to moderate the inaugural Music Meets Football Summit in Lusaka, Zambia, taking place October 15–16 at Open Window University. The two-day event, organised by MOZO TV and Platinum Events Productions Africa, will bring together music and football industry stakeholders to explore opportunities at the intersection of the two sectors.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

Kenyan runner Ngetich breaks women-only half-marathon world record
Agnes Ngetich of Kenya won gold at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen with a time of 1:05:15, breaking the women-only half-marathon world record by one second. The 25-year-old's victory comes after she also set a women-only 10km world record in April 2025.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 16 September

Nairobi to host 2029 World Athletics Championships
Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time the event will be held in Africa. The decision, confirmed at a World Athletics Council meeting in Budapest, beat London's bid, with World Athletics President Sebastian Coe calling Nairobi's proposal "compelling and emotional."
16 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nairobi selected as first African host of World Athletics Championships
World Athletics announced that Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making it the first African city to stage the event. The championships will take place at Kasarani Stadium, while Munich was awarded the 2031 edition.
16 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 15 September

Kenya to host inaugural World Athletics Championships in Africa
World Athletics confirmed Nairobi as the host city for the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making it the first time Africa will host the full championships. The event will be held at Kasarani Stadium, which is undergoing renovation ahead of Kenya's co-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

Isaac Botsio wins third consecutive NCAA Division II 100m title
Ghanaian sprinter Isaac Botsio completed three consecutive NCAA Division II Outdoor 100-meter national championships at West Texas A&M University, winning in 2024 (9.98 seconds), 2025 (9.94 seconds), and 2026 (10.07 seconds). His collegiate career also includes a 2023 NCAA Division II Indoor 60-meter championship.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

Kenya bids to host 2029 World Athletics Championships
Kenya has submitted an official bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships and seeks to become the first African nation to stage the event. The bid, backed by the government, faces competition from London, Rome and Munich, with World Athletics expected to decide next month.
17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 5 August

World Athletics U-20 Championships opens in Eugene, Oregon
The World Athletics Under-20 Championships have begun in Eugene, Oregon, running through August 9 at Hayward Field. More than 1,800 athletes from 147 member federations are competing, surpassing the previous participation record set at Lima 2024.
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 12 June

American sprinter Ja'Kobe Tharp breaks 110m hurdles world record
American Ja'Kobe Tharp set a new 110 metres hurdles world record of 12.75 seconds at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships in Eugene, Oregon, surpassing the previous mark of 12.80 seconds set by Aries Merritt in 2012.
12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 23 May

William Opare breaks 45 seconds in 400m, sets Ghanaian record
Ghanaian sprinter William Opare became the first Ghanaian man to run the 400m in under 45 seconds, clocking 44.95 seconds to win the NCAA Division II men's 400m final for Angelo State University, breaking a national record that had stood since 1996.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Women boxers in Ghana face financial and sponsorship barriers
Women remain significantly underrepresented in Ghanaian boxing, accounting for only a small share of licensed boxers and often training with limited financial support, sponsorship and recognition. The article profiles women boxers such as Abigail Quartey, Ghana's first female world boxing champion, training at the Black Panthers Boxing Gym in Jamestown.
23 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 19 May

Ghana relay team qualifies for 2027 worlds amid support concerns
Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team qualified for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana, but the result has renewed focus on gaps in athlete preparation, training, and logistics support. A last-minute squad change involving travel difficulties and prior withdrawals from international competitions underscore recurring challenges in athlete camping and contingency planning.
19 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 18 May

Ghana takes bronze in men's and women's 4x100m relays
Ghana's men's team finished third in 38.74 seconds at the 24th African Senior Athletics Championships, with Côte d'Ivoire winning in 38.52 seconds and Nigeria second in 38.70 seconds. The women's team also secured bronze in 44.85 seconds, with Nigeria taking gold in 42.94 seconds and Liberia second in 43.05 seconds.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 13 May

World Athletics President encourages Ghana relay team for podium finish
Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team has qualified for the World Athletics Championships in Beijing after finishing second at the World Relays with a time of 38.09 seconds. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said the team should aim for a podium finish, noting this marks Ghana's fourth successive World Championships appearance.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 4 May

Ghana relay team claims World Championships spot amid logistical complaints
Ghana's relay team finished second to China in 38.09 seconds to secure automatic qualification for next year's World Athletics Championships in Beijing, their fourth consecutive appearance. However, athletes have criticized the Sports Ministry and Ghana Athletics for poor travel arrangements, including late ticket distribution and inadequate recovery time before competition.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Ministry denies responsibility for relay team travel challenges
Ghana's 4x100m relay team qualified for next year's World Athletics Championships in Beijing after finishing second at the 2026 World Relays in Botswana, but raised concerns about travel and preparation. The Sports Ministry responded that arrival timelines and competition schedules are determined by federation engagements and international protocols, not by the Ministry.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 3 May

Ghana's 4x100m relay qualifies for Beijing 2027 World Championships
Ghana's 4x100m relay team qualified for next year's World Athletics Championships in Beijing by finishing second at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana with a time of 38.09 seconds, securing the country's fourth consecutive appearance. The team's qualification was overshadowed by their complaints about inadequate support from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, prompting Ghana Athletics president to pledge improvements.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Azamati criticizes Sports Ministry after Ghana's relay qualification
Benjamin Azamati voiced concerns over Ghana's preparation after the men's 4x100m relay team qualified for a fourth consecutive World Athletics Championships appearance at the World Relays. He criticized the late arrival and short preparation time compared to competitors, saying the team had been traveling since Wednesday and arrived a day before the race on a new continent.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana sprinter Saminu criticizes Sports Ministry travel logistics
Abdul Rasheed Saminu, Ghana's 100m record holder, has criticized the Sports Ministry's travel arrangements following the men's 4x100m relay team's qualification for the World Athletics Championships, calling the arrangements poor and saying athletes competed with jet lag and insufficient recovery after a 14-hour flight and 16-hour layover.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 4x100m relay qualifies for fourth consecutive World Championships
Benjamin Azamati's men's 4x100m relay team secured qualification for a fourth consecutive World Athletics Championships, finishing second behind China in 38.09 seconds at the World Relays to book their place at next year's championships in Beijing.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's men's 4x100m relay qualifies for World Championships
Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team secured a historic fourth consecutive qualification for the World Athletics Championships, clocking 38.09 seconds to finish second at the World Relays. The quartet of Joseph Paul Amoah, Benjamin Azamati, Abdul Rasheed Saminu and Edwin Gadayi bounced back after a disappointing day-one performance to seal their place at next year's championships in Beijing.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 4x100m relay team qualifies for fourth consecutive World Championships
Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team secured qualification for a fourth consecutive appearance at the World Athletics Championships by finishing second behind China in 38.09 seconds at the World Relays. The team comprised Edwin Gadayi, Abdul Rasheed Saminu, Benjamin Azamati, and Joseph Paul Amoah.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana misses automatic qualification for World Athletics Championships relay
Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team finished fourth in Heat 3 at the World Relays in Botswana, narrowly missing automatic qualification for next year's World Athletics Championships in Beijing. Former coach Elorm Amenakpor urged the team to secure qualification in a second opportunity, warning that another miss would significantly complicate their path to the championships.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 2 May

Ghana faces Brazil, Spain in World Relays repechage race
Ghana's relay quartet, which finished fourth in their heat on Saturday, will compete in Sunday's repechage race against Spain, Brazil, Colombia, Kenya, Italy and China, with a top-two finish needed to qualify for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing.
2 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 4x100m relay team misses automatic World Championships qualification
Ghana's men's 4x100m team finished fourth in Heat 3 of the World Relays in Botswana with a time of 38.18 seconds, narrowly missing automatic qualification for next year's World Athletics Championships in Beijing. The team will have another opportunity on Sunday to secure a fourth consecutive World Championships appearance.
2 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 1 May

Ghana's men's 4x100m team draws tough heat at World Relays
Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team has been placed in Heat 3 at the World Relays in Botswana alongside Nigeria, South Africa, and Great Britain, with top two teams in each heat plus two fastest non-qualifiers advancing to the final.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →