The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/sport/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:37:25 +0000 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Momentum accelerates as Dakar 2026 enters 'Games year https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/momentum-accelerates-as-dakar-2026-enters-games-year https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/momentum-accelerates-as-dakar-2026-enters-games-year

Delivered by Dakar 2026 Organising Committee (YOGOC) President Mamadou Diagna Ndiaye and General Coordinator Ibrahima Wade, the update marked a shift from planning to delivery, with progress accelerating across governance, venues and operations.

]]> Sport Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:25:44 +0000 India dominate to beat England in U19 World Cup final https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/india-dominate-to-beat-england-in-u19-world-cup-final https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/india-dominate-to-beat-england-in-u19-world-cup-final

A dominant India beat England to win the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 for a record sixth time.

]]> Sport Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:07:01 +0000 Olympics champion, Lewis-Frances, inspires Great Barr youngsters at launch of Birmingham 2026 group tickets offer https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/olympics-champion-lewis-frances-inspires-great-barr-youngsters-at-launch-of-birmingham-2026-group-tickets-offer https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/olympics-champion-lewis-frances-inspires-great-barr-youngsters-at-launch-of-birmingham-2026-group-tickets-offer

With less than 200 days to go to the European Athletic Championships, Birmingham 2026 have announced new ways for groups to attend.

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Former Great Britain bobsleigher and track athlete Mica Moore will compete at next month's Winter Olympics for Jamaica.

]]> Sport Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:08:55 +0000 It’s Ciao Milan-Cortina to the 2026 Winter Olympics https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/its-ciao-milan-cortina-to-the-2026-winter-olympics https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/its-ciao-milan-cortina-to-the-2026-winter-olympics

The 25th Winter Olympics will feature almost 3,000 athletes from 90 countries competing for 116 medals at Milan-Cortina, with the action already underway.

]]> Sport Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:05:25 +0000 India to face England in World Cup final following record-breaking win over Afghanistan https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/india-to-face-england-in-world-cup-final-following-record-breaking-win-over-afghanistan https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/india-to-face-england-in-world-cup-final-following-record-breaking-win-over-afghanistan

India is set to play England in the final of the Under-19 World Cup after their record-breaking run-chase win against Afghanistan in Harare.

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