The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/sport/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:26:19 +0100 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Hudson-Smith to face Hall in much-anticipated 400m matchup in London https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/hudson-smith-to-face-hall-in-much-anticipated-400m-matchup-in-london https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/hudson-smith-to-face-hall-in-much-anticipated-400m-matchup-in-london

In their first head-to-head since the incredible 400m final at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Olympic silver medallist and European record holder Matthew Hudson-Smith (GBR) will line up against Olympic champion Quincy Hall (USA) at the Novuna London Athletics Meet on Saturday 18 July.

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Sport Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:50:57 +0100
Sanya hosts 6th Asian Beach Games with focus on high-quality services https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/sanya-hosts-6th-asian-beach-games-with-focus-on-high-quality-services https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/sanya-hosts-6th-asian-beach-games-with-focus-on-high-quality-services

The 6th Asian Beach Games officially opened in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. An opening ceremony titled "A Sky-Ocean Meeting" unfolded against a natural backdrop of ocean and sand, welcoming athletes from 45 countries and regions across Asia.

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Sport Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:08:57 +0100
Punjab record T20 run-chase sees victory over Delhi https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/punjab-record-t20-run-chase-sees-victory-over-delhi https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/punjab-record-t20-run-chase-sees-victory-over-delhi

Punjab Kings produced a stunning victory against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League by hunting down a target of 265 to record the highest successful run-chase in the history of T20 cricket.

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Sport Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:06:09 +0100
Kenyan Sawe runs sub-two-hour in London to make history https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/punjab-record-t20-run-chase-sees-victory-over-delhi https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/punjab-record-t20-run-chase-sees-victory-over-delhi

Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe made history at the London Marathon by becoming the first athlete to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.

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Sport Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:22:41 +0100
Glasgow to host the 2027 European Cross Country Championships https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/glasgow-to-host-the-2027-european-cross-country-championships https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/glasgow-to-host-the-2027-european-cross-country-championships

European Athletics has announced that Glasgow will host the 33rd SPAR European Cross Country Championships in 2027, following a successful bid process led by UK Athletics (UKA).

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Sport Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:33:41 +0100
First athletes announced for the Novuna GB & NI squad for the 2026 European Athletics Off-Road Running Championships https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/first-athletes-announced-for-the-novuna-gb-ni-squad-for-the-2026-european-athletics-off-road-running-championships https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/first-athletes-announced-for-the-novuna-gb-ni-squad-for-the-2026-european-athletics-off-road-running-championships

UK Athletics can today announce the first athletes selected to represent the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GB & NI) team at the European Athletics Off-Road Running Championships in Ljubljana-Kamnik, Slovenia from 5-7 June.

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Sport Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:42:16 +0100