Women Runners Change Sport's Toxic Diet Culture
Professional runners are speaking out about proper fueling and changing the sport's harmful "smaller is faster" myth. Their honesty is creating a healthier future for young athletes.
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Rugby Invests $1B to Grow Sport and Unite Global Game
World Rugby just unveiled an ambitious six-year plan to inject over $1 billion into the sport, with a special focus on growing women's rugby and expanding into the massive U.S. market. The strategy leads up to the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup in America and promises to transform how the sport invests in players, competitions, and communities worldwide.
UN Highlights Sport's Power Before 2026 World Cup
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, UN leaders and Olympic champions gathered to celebrate how sports transform communities and break down barriers worldwide. From street kids finding hope through soccer to Morocco's first female gold medalist inspiring millions, the message is clear: sports change lives.
Ghana Sports Minister Donates 2 Months' Salary to Sports Fund
Ghana's Sports Minister is putting his money where his mouth is, pledging two months of salary to jumpstart a new national sports fund. His challenge to other officials: if we want athletes and businesses to invest, leaders must show the way.
Gambia Harnesses Sport for Health and Social Inclusion
The Gambia's Youth and Sports Minister pledged to use athletics as a powerful tool for building healthier, more inclusive communities. Speaking at the Commonwealth Sports Ministers' Meeting in Glasgow, Minister Bakary Y. Badjie outlined his vision for sport-driven social change.
Australian Women Launch Campaign Against Sports Inequality
A group of female athletes is changing the conversation around gender equality in sports with a powerful social media movement. Their annual Wear Red round honors victims of gender-based violence while pushing for systemic change.
Ghana's New Sports Fund Promises Stable Athlete Support
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.
Ghana Creates Dedicated Sports Fund to Boost Athletes
Ghana just passed a bill creating a permanent funding source for sports development, ending years of unpredictable financing that held back athletes and programs. The Ghana Olympic Committee says this game-changing fund will help national teams plan long-term and compete globally.
Nigeria Wins 373 Medals, Tinubu Pledges Sports Fund Reform
Nigerian athletes brought home 373 medals across all sports in 2025, their best year ever. Now President Tinubu is overhauling how the country funds sports to keep the wins coming.
Ghana's Benny Bonsu Named Top 50 African Women in Sport
Olympic Channel executive Benny Bonsu earned recognition as one of Africa's 50 Most Influential Women in Sport for 2025. The Ghana-born media leader joins IOC President Kirsty Coventry and other powerhouses reshaping the continent's sports future.
Olympic Champion Allyson Felix Invests in Women's Sports
Track legend Allyson Felix is using her business platform to reshape women's sports from the inside. Through two companies, she's backing female athletes and building the infrastructure women's sports needs to thrive.
Gareth Southgate Teams Up to Get Kids Playing Sports Again
Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate is helping families who can't afford sports equipment through a new charity initiative. The campaign aims to give every child the chance to play sports instead of spending hours in front of screens.
Nigeria Makes MMA Official Sport at 2026 National Games
Mixed martial arts just became a compulsory event at Nigeria's biggest sporting competition, opening doors for fighters nationwide. The 2026 National Sports Festival in Enugu will mark the first time MMA athletes compete alongside traditional sports on the national stage.
Kazakhstan Elects Sports Leader to Paralympic Committee
Kazakhstan's Paralympic Committee just got a boost with a new vice president who's already making waves in sports leadership. The announcement comes as the nation gears up for its biggest adaptive sports challenge of the year.
Ghana and Morocco Partner on Youth Sports Development
Ghana has joined forces with Morocco to upgrade sports facilities and create new opportunities for young athletes across the country. The partnership marks a major step forward in developing the next generation of sporting talent.
Women's Sports Generate $3B, Transform City Economies
Cities across America are investing millions in women's sports teams and events, turning what was once overlooked into a billion-dollar economic opportunity. From $205 million expansion fees to $149 million event impacts, women's sports are rewriting the playbook for urban growth.
Women's Sports Revenue Hits $3 Billion in 2026
Global women's sports revenue has reached $3 billion in 2026, jumping 25% from last year and marking a 340% increase over four years. The explosive growth signals that women's sports have moved from proving their value to building a lasting foundation for the future.
Moroccan Champion Nezha Bidouane Wins Global Sports Role
Olympic medalist Nezha Bidouane just secured another four-year term leading international efforts to make sports accessible to everyone, not just elite athletes. Her reelection strengthens Morocco's growing influence in global sports governance.
TSU Student Wins $2,500 Smashville Sports Scholarship
Former Division 1 athlete Jaylah Milfort received the first-ever scholarship from the Nashville Predators' week-long sports industry program. The $2,500 award helps fund her dream of one day owning a sports franchise.
Ghana MP Donates 3 Months Salary to New Sports Fund
A Ghanaian lawmaker is putting his money where his mouth is, pledging three months of salary to help athletes and young sports talent across the country. His donation follows the launch of Ghana's first dedicated sports development fund.
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