The Legends Track & Field Series Newsroom is your official source for the latest updates, announcements, and insights from Africa’s newest world-class athletics initiative. Here, you will find breaking news, press releases, event previews, athlete spotlights, sponsorship announcements, and behind-the-scenes stories that bring the Series to life.
The Legends Track & Field Series was created in partnership with Africa’s most iconic track and field champions – Mary Onyali, Samuel Matete, Eunice Barber, Fabrice Zango, and Innocent Egbunike – to deliver high-level international competitions across Africa while celebrating culture, inspiring youth, and providing opportunities for athletes to shine on the global stage.
Through this newsroom, readers can expect:
Event Announcements – Key dates, venues, and registration details for upcoming meets.
Press Releases – Official communications on partnerships, sponsorships, and media rights deals.
Athlete & Legend Profiles – Stories of the stars and legends shaping the Series.
Behind-the-Scenes Coverage – Exclusive looks at preparations, innovations, and cultural showcases.
Impact Stories – Features on how the Series is driving sports development, economic growth, and community engagement across host nations.
The newsroom will serve not only as a hub for fans and media but also as a resource for sponsors, partners, and stakeholders invested in the growth of athletics in Africa and beyond.
Stay connected, informed, and inspired as we take African athletics to new heights with the Legends Track & Field Series.
Africa Sports Ventures Group (ASVG) is delighted to announce Busang Collen Kebinatshipi of Botswana as the African Athlete of the Month for September 2025, following his breathtaking performance at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
Nairobi, Kenya — October 1st 2025 – Africa Sports Ventures Group (ASVG) and Parallel South have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to launch the Green Sports Initiative, a pioneering program designed to integrate environmental sustainability into the African sports ecosystem.
Africa Sports Ventures Group (ASVG) is proud to announce its strategic partnership with The Production Room and Omnilive to deliver world-class broadcast and streaming production for the Legends Track & Field Series, set to debut in 2026 across multiple African nations.
Africa Sports Ventures Group (ASVG) is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sportscape Media, a South Africa–based media rights management agency, to serve as the exclusive global and continental media rights partner for the highly anticipated Legends Track & Field Series.
Africa Sports Ventures Group (ASVG) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nilayo Sports Management Ltd, Nigeria’s leading sports marketing and event management company, to organize the Mary Onyali Classic, a world-class track and field meet scheduled for May 23rd–25th, 2026 at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Nairobi, Kenya — September 25th 2025 – Africa Sports Ventures Group (ASVG) is proud to announce the official launch of the Legends Track & Field Series, a groundbreaking new athletics initiative that will kick off on November 6, 2025, at the prestigious Sankara Hotel’s Grand Ballroom in Nairobi, Kenya.
For decades, Africa's athletic prowess on the global stage was synonymous with dominance in distance running. Nations like *Kenya*, *Ethiopia*, and those in *North Africa* became powerhouses, their athletes consistently topping podiums in events from the 5,000 meters to the marathon.
