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A groundbreaking study reveals New Zealand's high-performance sports systems may be harming the athletes they're meant to support. Research inspired by Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore's case shows wellbeing takes a backseat to winning medals.
New Brunswick is investing $6 million to expand electric vehicle infrastructure across the province, making it easier for drivers to go green. The funding will add new fast charging stations and government EVs as part of a broader $64 million climate action plan.
Palmyra-Macedon High School earned top honors from New York State for combining athletic success with stellar academics. Every spring sports team hit the grade point average requirement.
New Zealand's Paralympic team delivered standout performances at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, capturing national attention and pride across Aotearoa. The athletes competed against the world's best while shifting perceptions about disability sport back home.
Danielle Dorris just made history as one of only three Canadians to win the same event at three consecutive World Para Swimming Championships. The Moncton athlete also earned Swimming Canada's Paralympic Female Swimmer of the Year award for her incredible performance.
Olalekan Adebote won Nigeria's athletics coaching leadership in a nationwide vote, immediately calling for coaches to unite behind athlete development. His victory signals fresh energy for a sport hungry for better structure and collaboration.
Tiaan Whelpton just shattered a New Zealand record that stood for three decades, running the 60 meters in 6.58 seconds at the World Indoor Athletics Championships. The 23-year-old's blazing speed punched his ticket to the semifinals and erased a mark set before he was even born.
A major review of 52 studies involving over 6,000 people reveals transgender women perform comparably to cisgender women in strength and fitness tests. The findings challenge widespread assumptions about inherent athletic advantages in women's sports. ##
Rowing New Zealand just launched a groundbreaking plan to help para athletes go from local clubs to Paralympic podiums. The clear roadmap gives coaches and athletes the tools they need to compete on the world stage.
A 14-year-old just became the youngest winner of New Zealand's under-20 women's 3000m race, and she happens to be the sister of the country's fastest miler. Daisy Ruthe's stunning victory shows athletic excellence might just run in the family.
Scientists discovered a way to spot brain damage in living athletes, opening the door to treatments that could prevent a devastating condition affecting thousands of former contact sport players. The breakthrough could transform how we protect athletes before irreversible harm occurs.
Indian athletes are making global waves in volleyball, fencing, gymnastics, rowing, and athletics after years of infrastructure investment. Business leader Anand Mahindra says the new generation of champions is proving that sustained support for non-cricket sports is finally paying off.
A 16-year-old runner from New Zealand just shattered the world record for fastest mile by an athlete under 18. The achievement marks another milestone in youth athletics, proving that the next generation is pushing boundaries faster than ever.
The University of Oklahoma just shattered its fundraising record, pulling in $241 million to support college athletes as sports enter a new era of revenue sharing. Nearly 24,000 donors stepped up, more than doubling last year's total.
Four retired winter sports stars came back to compete at the 2026 Olympics, proving age doesn't define athletic dreams. Their returns show how athletes are rewriting the rules about when careers should end.
Two-time Paralympic champion Sumit Antil and fellow Indian athletes dominated their home turf at the New Delhi 2026 Grand Prix, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead. The historic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium welcomed 257 athletes from eight countries for three days of inspiring competition.
Athletes from around the world are settling into Milan's brand-new Olympic Village, transforming empty buildings into a vibrant international community ahead of the Winter Games. The complex will become affordable student housing after the Paralympics, addressing a critical need in the city.
New Zealand is sending its largest ever Winter Olympic team to Milan-Cortina this week, building on breakthrough gold medals from the last games. Rising stars are ready to prove Kiwi winter sports dominance isn't a fluke.
A 16-year-old runner from Tauranga just became the fastest New Zealander ever to complete the indoor mile, beating records that stood for decades. Sam Ruthe ran 3 minutes 48.88 seconds at a Boston race, competing against Olympic athletes three years his senior.
Ghana just passed a landmark bill creating a dedicated sports fund to solve decades of underfunding that's held back athletes. The Ghana Olympic Committee says this stable financing will transform how the country develops talent and competes globally.
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