Moja Sports

14/06/2026

13/06/2026

By Collins Koros
STANDING IN SOLIDARITY AND*UNWAVERING* *SUPPORT FOR Barnaba Korir NEW *APPOINTMENT*

​It is natural for any major leadership appointment to spark discussion and questions within the sporting fraternity, it is imperative that we ground our perspectives in reality, track records, and tangible contributions. It is against this backdrop that we must overwhelmingly support and celebrate the appointment of Mr. Barnabas Korir to his new role.
​Far from being a "surprise" or a misstep, this appointment is a well-merited recognition of a man who has consistently served as the absolute pillar of Athletics Kenya (AK). To overlook his monumental impact on the sport would be a disservice to the history and future of Kenyan athletics.
​The Pillar of Kenyan Athletics
​Mr. Barnabas Korir’s dedication to sports administration is not just about holding a title; it is about a lifetime of action. Without his visionary leadership, tireless advocacy, and deep institutional knowledge, Kenyan athletes would not enjoy the global prominence they have today. He has been the driving force behind:
​Athlete Welfare & Development: Championing programs that transition young talents into world-class, professional champions.
​Global Representation: Ensuring that Kenya’s voice remains dominant and respected on the international stage (World Athletics).
​Crisis Management: Standing as a steady, reliable shield for athletes during turbulent times, ensuring their focus remains on the track and field.
​"To put it plainly: without the administrative stewardship and fierce dedication of Barnabas Korir, the structured success of Kenyan athletics could have crumbled long ago, and our athletes' immense sacrifices might have been forgotten on the global stage."
​Addressing the Call for Unity and Progress
​True leadership is not measured by its ability to please everyone at all times, but by its capacity to deliver results, maintain stability, and safeguard the interests of the collective. Mr. Korir has proven time and again that his primary focus is the advancement of the sport.
​While transparency and stakeholder consultation are vital components of governance, it is equally vital to trust the wisdom of appointing bodies when they select proven, battle-tested veterans to steer the ship. Mr. Korir possesses the unique institutional memory required to navigate the current complexities of global sports governance.
​A Call to Action for All Athletes
​Instead of allowing division to weaken our sports ecosystem, this is a moment for the entire athletics community—athletes, coaches, and federations alike—to unite.
​We urge all stakeholders to embrace this appointment with optimism. Mr. Korir’s door has always been open to constructive engagement. Rather than pulling downward, let us rally behind a leader who has spent decades lifting Kenyan athletes up. His success in this new role is ultimately Kenya’s success.

13/06/2026

Agnes NGETICH to dominate the 10k/half marathon scene for the next few years.
Who is her closest challenger?

12/06/2026

Tim Cheruiyot- still going strong

12/06/2026

Tsegay banned for 4 months for ADRV

12/06/2026

The AIU has banned Gudaf Tsegay (Ethiopia) for 4 months from 1 June 2026 for Presence/Use of Prohibited Substance (Metabolite of Letrozole). DQ results from 5 December 2025.
Details here: bit.ly/TSEGAY-Decision
Details here: bit.ly/Press-Release-…

12/06/2026

NCAA 2026 Outdoor championship
Women 10000m Results

12/06/2026

By Rupinder Singh
Cooper Lutkenhaus and similar young athletes do not emerge from systems like TOPS or Khelo India alone.

India continues to be fascinated by schemes such as TOPS, which support prospective Olympic medallists. However, the rest of the world has long understood a simple truth: the best students are produced by the best teachers, and the best athletes are produced by giving talented schoolchildren access to world-class coaches.

It is no surprise that this year, like many before, 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus has dominated the 800m event, defeating Olympic champions and clocking a world-leading time of 1:42.08. Yesterday, another young American athlete broke the men’s 110m hurdles world record, a mark that had stood for 14 years. Today, after just two Diamond League races, Cooper Lutkenhaus is already approximately ₹40 lakh richer, and the season has only just begun.

He did not need a TOPS grant to reach the top. He needed world-class coaching that recognised and developed his potential. His athletic talent, nurtured properly, is now providing him with opportunities to earn far more than any grant could offer.

The objective should be to identify talent early and help young athletes realise their full potential. While TOPS may still have a beneficial role to play in India, large-ticket programmes such as Khelo India often duplicate structures that already exist through the All India School Games and similar competitions. Their benefits, therefore, are limited.

If reports of budgets approaching ₹1,000 crore are accurate, a significant portion of that money could be invested in hiring world-class coaches and placing them in carefully selected schools across the country. For example, Haryana could receive elite wrestling coaches; Tamil Nadu and Kerala could benefit from world-class sprint and jump coaches; and Uttarakhand, Kashmir, and other suitable regions could be developed as centres for long-distance running.

I believe this issue has been discussed repeatedly at various Chintan Shivirs, yet very little appears to have changed on the ground. The time has come to focus on ex*****on rather than issuing new policy statements every few months.

Having been involved in sport for 57 years, I have witnessed immense untapped talent across India. Most experts would agree that India has the potential to become a top-five Olympic nation in the foreseeable future if it consistently provides world-class coaching to schoolchildren. This would be far more productive than spending large sums on Olympic bids or organising duplicate school-level events.

Wake up, India. Our schoolchildren deserve access to world-class coaches. Give them the guidance they need, and they will be in a position to earn success, recognition, and financial rewards on their own—opportunities that, until now, have largely been reserved for cricketers in India.

Let good sense prevail.

11/06/2026

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11/06/2026

Ja'Kobe Tharp broke the 110m hurdles world record during heats at the American college championships on Wednesday.