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Beijing Half Marathon: African trio stripped of medals after paving way for Chinese winner

Beijing Half Marathon: African trio stripped of medals after paving way for Chinese winner

Kenya duo of Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat, and Ethiopia’s Dejene Hailu Bikila have been stripped of their medals and prizes at the Beijing Half Marathon. After launching an investigation into a viral video from the April 14 race , the organising committee of the annual athletics event in Beijing found the trio guilty of deliberately slowing down doe China’s He Jie to win the race....

Xianem DL: How Amusan, Zango, Tsegay & other Africans fared in China

Xianem DL: How Amusan, Zango, Tsegay & other Africans fared in China

The 2024 Diamond League season kicked off in the Chinese city of Xianem on Saturday with the continent of Africa well represented in the global competition. World record holder Tobi Amusan was among the line-up of African stars in China while Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay and Kenya’s Beatrice Chepkoech set new world leading time in their respective events. Tobi Amusan: The Nigerian sprinter finished fifth in the...

Ndidi: Nigerian midfielder strikes as Leicester City edge closer to Premier League promotion

Ndidi: Nigerian midfielder strikes as Leicester City edge closer to Premier League promotion

Wilfred Ndidi was on target as Leicester City recorded a 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion on Saturday afternoon which took them back to the top of the Championship. The Foxes were knocked off their perch by Ipswich Town after back-to-back 1-0 losses against Millwall and Plymouth away from home. They however took advantage of playing in front of their fans at the King Power Stadium...