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Coleman breaks World Indoor 60m record at US Indoor Championships

Christian Coleman sped to a 6.34 world record* to win the 60m on the third and final day of the US Indoor Championships in Albuquerque on Sunday (18). The world 100m silver medallist had won his heat in 6.46 and...

Wayde van Niekerk makes IAAF World Athlete of the Year 2017 top three shortlist

With just 18 days to go until the IAAF Athletics Awards 2017, the IAAF can reveal the names of the finalists for the 2017 IAAF World Athlete of the Year awards. The finalists are (in alphabetical order): Men - Mutaz Essa Barshim...

Doha 2019: Joseph Paul Amoah exits 100m heats

Ghana’s Joseph Paul Amoah suffered an early exit in the 100m heats at the ongoing IAAF World Championships after placing 6th in heat 3 with a time of 10.36s. Watch his interview with Liquid Sports Ghana at the end of...

Reflections on Ghana Athletics at Doha 2019

I caught up with my friend from Jamaica Donald Quarrie again this time at the IAAF World Championships Doha 2019. Donald was a top athlete in his days during the 70s. He won a gold medal in the 200m...

How Hearts of Oak sacked jujumen before 2000 CAF Champions League success – Mireku

Former Accra Hearts of Oak captain Yaw Amankwah Mireku has revealed on LifeStyle TV’s Heart and Soul programme how he led his team to sack some jujumen or spiritualists from their dressing room before the team’s historic 2000 CAF...

GOC set up a three member committee to investigate Australia fiasco

By Simon Asare, GNA Accra, July 10, GNA - The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has instituted a three-member Disciplinary/ Grievance/ Dispute Resolution committee to investigate matters arising from Ghana's participation at this year's Commonwealth Games...

Spiritism and spirituality are embedded in the core of the human experience – psychologist

A senior medical officer and clinical psychologist Dr. Isaac Newman Arthur says spiritism and spirituality are embedded in the core of the human experience including sports.  Shocking! Footballers regularly consult 'maame water' & spiritism - Psychologist - YouTube Shocking! Footballers regularly...

Highlights of Day 2 at Doha 2019

After a series of near-misses at previous IAAF World Athletics Championships, Sifan Hassan finally broke through in Doha tonight, by stepping up to run only her second 10,000m race. The Dutch distance queen has had an exceptional year, setting both...

Update from LOC Invitational Champs:

Janet Mensah storms to a surprise victory over Grace Obour(24.27) in the 200m final with 24.22s. Mary Boakye did not start. Edwin Gadayi 20.84(PB) clocked the fastest 200m time by a home based athlete this year. James Dadzie who had...

UK-based archer aims for Paris 2024 Olympic qualification

UK-based Ghanaian archer Benjamin Shardow is making history representing Ghana at the 13th African Archers Championship in Nabeul, Tunisia from 7th to 12th November.  “Representing Ghana feels amazing. It is such an honour to represent my country at this level,”...

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National 200m record holder Joseph Amoah blazes to 20.97s

National 200m indoor record holder Joseph Amoah continued his exploits in the new season by clocking 20.97s to take first place in the men’s...

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