The Sport Climbing Combined Event at the Olympics returns in 2024 with a new format, separating speed climbing from lead and bouldering. This change aims to highlight athletes’ specialized skills across disciplines.
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Dundalk athlete Kate O’Connor has broken her own Irish indoor pentathlon record, showcasing her rising talent and strengthening her position in national athletics, BBC reports.
World Athletics has approved the timetable and qualification system for the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo and the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, setting clear pathways for athlete participation and event scheduling.
Herefordshire athletes showcased impressive skills at the national championships, competing fiercely against top talent from across the country. Their strong performances highlighted the region’s growing sporting prowess.
Russian and Belarusian athletes have been permitted to compete in the upcoming Asian Games, The Straits Times reports. The decision marks a shift amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, allowing their participation under the event’s regulations.
World Athletics is spearheading sustainable events by aiming for carbon neutrality in all competitions. This initiative focuses on reducing emissions and promoting eco-friendly practices to protect the planet.
Decathlon star Lindon Victor is set to kick off his season at the prestigious Hypomeeting Götzis. The event, known for elite multi-event athletes, marks a key start to Victor’s 2024 competitive campaign.
Competitive combined events clashes have been confirmed for Arona, spotlighting intense battles in heptathlon and decathlon. Athletes gear up for high stakes as worldathletics.org unveils the schedule.
Sport climbing made its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, showcasing speed, bouldering, and lead events. This fast-growing discipline tests agility, strength, and strategy, capturing global attention for the first time on the Olympic stage.
The International Golf Federation (IGF) expressed optimism about the mixed team event debuting at the 2028 Olympics, highlighting its potential to boost gender equality and global interest in the sport.