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Oct 07, 2019
World Athletics Championships 2019: Despite standout performances, track and field still in search of next big star after Usain Bolt
The debate about the wisdom of bringing the IAAF's biggest competition to a country that is still gearing up to host the biggest in any sport — the 2022 FIFA World Cup — haunted this event from the get-go -
Oct 07, 2019
World Athletics Championships 2019: Under-fire for empty stands, stifling heat, Qatar sees packed houses in final weekend
The rousing end to the championships provided an upbeat note for a sport that continues to wrestle with a Russian doping scandal, with the country’s federation banned from the event -
Oct 05, 2019
World Athletics Championships 2019: Dalilah Muhammad breaks world record in 400m hurdles final; Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim wins high jump gold
Dalilah Muhammad of the United States stormed to a world record-breaking victory in the 400 metres hurdles as hosts Qatar celebrated a gold medal for high jumper Mutaz Essa Barshim at the World Championships on Friday. -
Oct 01, 2019
Qatar Olympic Association considering bidding for 2030 Asian Games, looking to establish Doha as major sports capital
The athletics world championships being held in Doha this week have been criticised for sparse attendance while the heat has forced the road events to be run at midnight -
Sep 30, 2019
World Athletics Championships 2019: USA's triple jumper Christian Taylor survives elimination scare to complete golden treble
Christian Taylor of the United States completed a superb hat-trick of World Championship triple jump titles on Sunday, surviving near elimination to take gold. -
Sep 27, 2019
IAAF World Athletics Championships 2019: Midnight marathon centre stage in Doha as Worlds open
A total of 1,972 athletes from 208 countries and territories will compete in the Athletics Championships, which are seen as an important staging post as Qatar prepares for the challenge of hosting football's World Cup in 2022. -
Sep 26, 2019
World Athletics Championships 2019: Athletes prepare for hot Gulf climate with sophisticated cooling technologies in Khalifa Stadium
The sophisticated system is being held up by Qatari authorities as proof they will be able to keep 2022 FIFA World Cup venues at comfortable temperatures -
Sep 25, 2019
Pakistan will try to persuade Taliban to hold direct talks with Afghan government, says Imran Khan
Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said his country will try to persuade the Taliban to hold direct talks with the Afghan government and broker a peace deal to end the 18 year-long civil war in Afghanistan -
Sep 25, 2019
World Athletics Championships 2019: Sprinter Allyson Felix eyes more glory as she sets out on final leg of glittering career
A warrior on and off the track, Allyson Felix is determined to go out on her own terms as she sets out on the final leg of her glittering career at the World Championships this week. -
Sep 25, 2019
World Athletics Championships 2019: Christian Coleman set to battle sceptics in Doha after recent testing controversy
Christian Coleman arrives at the World Championships as the heavy favourite for 100m gold after an impressive season that has seen him clock a world-leading 9.81sec.
