News https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/sport/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:07:26 +0100 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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).

]]> 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.

]]> Sport Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:42:16 +0100 George Whitehead from Hillside wins 45th McEvoy Trophy in Solihull https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/george-whitehead-from-hillside-wins-45th-mcevoy-trophy-in-solihull https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/george-whitehead-from-hillside-wins-45th-mcevoy-trophy-in-solihull

16-year-old George Whitehead from Hillside has won the 45th Peter McEvoy trophy at Copt Heath Golf Club, Solihull.

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