The annual Antwerp Marathon event on Sunday, October 20, 2024, saw nearly 20,000 participants across its marathon, half marathon, and 10K races in Belgium. Eskil Kinneberg and Hanne Christensen claimed victory in the full marathon.
Four South African rowers of color achieved a historic milestone on October 19, 2025, becoming the first crew from their nation to compete internationally at the renowned Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston, marking a significant step for diversity in the elite sport.
Mexico City's annual Monumental Alebrijes Parade, organized by the Museo de Arte Popular, filled the historic center with over 200 brightly colored, fantastical folk art sculptures. The parade, a vibrant display of Mexican craftsmanship, began at the Zócalo and proceeded to the Ángel de la Independencia, drawing thousands of spectators.
Germany's Lisa Tertsch secured a historic victory at the WTCS Final in Wollongong, Australia, becoming the first German woman to win a World Championship title in the Olympic distance triathlon. Her dominant performance saw her overcome top contenders.
San Marino convened the 'World Amateur Sports Forum – Small Nations, Big Impact' on October 16, 2025. The event, held at the Welcome Hotel in Dogana, focused on the sustainability, social value, and community development potential of amateur sports, particularly for smaller nations, and was an opener to the 47th CSIT Congress.
Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has announced a proposal to the United Nations for a worldwide ceasefire during the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, scheduled for February 6-22. The initiative aims to revive the ancient tradition of the Olympic Truce, calling for a cessation of hostilities in all conflicts, including those in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Tajikistan's team has achieved its first medals at the 3rd CIS Games in Azerbaijan. Taekwondo athletes Abdujafar Bahodur (54 kg) and Nurullo Murodov (74 kg) each secured bronze, marking a strong start for the nation. The multi-sport event, featuring 1,624 athletes from 13 countries, runs from September 28 to October 8, 2025, across seven Azerbaijani cities, with Ganja as the main host.
The 18th annual Canada Army Run recently concluded in Ottawa, bringing together over 15,000 participants to support Canadian Armed Forces members and veterans. The event raised funds for Support Our Troops and Soldier On, featuring various races and military-themed traditions.
Paris brought back its traditional 'Course des Cafés' on March 24, 2024, after a 13-year hiatus. Hundreds of servers navigated a 2km course through the Marais district, balancing trays with a croissant, coffee, and water. The event celebrated French service and served as a cultural prelude to the 2024 Olympic Games.
Munich's 190th Oktoberfest has officially begun on September 20, 2025, at the Theresienwiese. Lord Mayor Dieter Reiter tapped the first barrel, declaring 'O'zapft is!' The world's largest folk festival is set to welcome over 6 million visitors for 16 days of Bavarian tradition, beer, and new attractions.
The International Olympic Committee has confirmed that Russian athletes will participate in the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics under a neutral flag, adhering to strict conditions. This decision mirrors the policy from the Paris 2024 Games, banning national symbols and team events, and requiring athletes to have no ties to military or war support.
German mountaineer Kai Mosbacher, renowned for climbing over 5500 peaks, has been reported missing for several days in the Austrian Alps. A large-scale search operation has been launched but has so far yielded no trace of the experienced climber.
