Kids’ Athletics Day observed on 7 May

Exam-focused facts from the 8 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Kids’ Athletics Day is held annually on 7 May.
The Kids’ Athletics programme was launched in 2022 and has reached 1.3 million children in schools, clubs, and communities globally.
World Athletics aims to reach a total of 2 million children this year by engaging more than 700,000 additional participants.
Sebastian Coe is the President of World Athletics.
Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, is the host of the 2026 World Athletics Relays.