TRACK & FIELD: Africa takes centre stage as global athletics comes home
As the global athletics season gathers momentum, Africa once again positions itself at the heart of elite track and field, hosting a rich spread of high‑profile competitions between April and May.
From World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meetings to senior continental championships and global relay showdowns, the coming weeks underline the continent’s growing influence, not just as a producer of champions, but as a reliable host of world‑class events.
This window is more than a calendar convenience. It represents Africa’s consolidation as a critical early‑season hub, offering athletes competitive opportunities, ranking points, and a return to the roots of high‑performance athletics.
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World Athletics Relays – Gaborone, Botswana (2-3 May 2026)
The spotlight intensifies in early May as Gaborone hosts the World Athletics Relays, one of the sport’s premier team events. Nations arrive battling not only for medals, but for qualification spots into later global championships.
Hosting the relays places Botswana and Africa squarely at the centre of global athletics broadcasting and logistics, reinforcing confidence in the continent’s capacity to deliver technically demanding championships.
CAA African Senior Athletics Championships – Accra, Ghana (12–17 May 2026) - SS Variety 3, Africa 1, Maximo 360 (1:55-5pm)
The competitive arc peaks with the African Senior Athletics Championships, staged in Accra. This flagship event determines continental supremacy across all disciplines and serves as a proving ground for Africa’s next generation of global stars.
For established names, it is an opportunity to assert dominance; for emerging athletes, it is often their first real test on a multi‑event continental stage.
COMPLETED EVENTS
Kip Keino Classic – Nairobi, Kenya (24 April)
- Full report and video highlights from Nairobi
Botswana Golden Grand Prix – Gaborone, Botswana (26 April)
- Full report and video highlights from Gaborone
Akani Simbine Classic- South Africa, Pretoria (28 April)
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