Ghana’s national 100m record holder Benjamin Azamati, and 200m record holder Joseph Paul Amoah will fight for semifinal slots on the first day of the World Athletics championships. The men's 100m begins on the opening day of the competition with preliminary round action at 12:30pm (GMT).
The most successful medalist in World Athletics Championships history (18), Allyson Felix, will be competing in her final World Championships.
Despite failing to qualify in her pet 400m event, trials secured her a discretionary pick to be on the mixed 4x400m relay.
The event which concludes the night could see Felix pick up a 14th World Championships gold of her career.
Two other finals are set for Day 1, in the women's and men's 20km race walks, which will finish at Autzen Stadium.
Joy Sports will keep you across with updates from the 2022 World Athletics Championships. Here’s the full schedule on day one.
Morning session schedule (GMT)
All events at Hayward Field unless specified
• 09:05 - Men's hammer throw - Qualification A
• 10:10 - Men's high jump - Qualification
• 10:30 - Men's hammer throw - Qualification B
• 11:45 - Mixed 4x400m relay - Heats
• 12:05 - Women's hammer throw - Qualification A
• 12:30 - Men's 100m - Preliminary round
• 13:10 - Women's 20km race walk - Final (Autzen Stadium)
• 13:30 - Women's hammer throw - Qualification B
• 15:10 - Men's 20km race walk - Final (Autzen Stadium)
Evening session schedule (GMT)
All events at Hayward Field
• 17:05 - Women's shot put - Qualification
• 17:15 - Men's 3000m steeplechase - Heats
• 17:20 - Women's pole vault - Qualification
• 18:00 - Men's long jump - Qualification
• 18:10 - Women's 1500m - Heats
• 18:50 - Men's 100m - Heats
• 18:55 - Men's shot put - Qualification
• 19:50 - Mixed 4x400m relay - Final
Latest Stories
-
Damongo: About 400 NPP Members resign over Minister’s alleged meddling in chieftaincy affairs
3 mins -
Next NDC government will pay special attention to women – Naana Opoku-Agyemang
11 mins -
Amerado is singing and it’s good he’s doing that – Lyrical Joe
20 mins -
NDC government will establish a Women’s Development Bank – Prof Opoku-Agyemang
27 mins -
My selection is an affirmation of your belief in women – Naana Opoku tells Mahama
34 mins -
Our ticket will be a pair of experienced individuals – Mahama assures
44 mins -
NDC officially outdoors Prof Naana Opoku-Agyemang as running mate
57 mins -
+233 hosts Int. Jazz Day concert on April 30
1 hour -
Farmer arraigned over threat of death
1 hour -
Education Minister unveils new uniforms for basic schools
1 hour -
8th Ghana CEO Summit scheduled for May 27
2 hours -
Leaked intimate video has severely embarrassed me; I’m sorry – Serwaa Amihere
2 hours -
Poll results alone don’t constitute victory for any political party- Asiedu Nketia cautions NDC
4 hours -
Gyakie spills truth on her journey to fame
4 hours -
Energy sector CSOs challenge Akufo-Addo to transparent value for money audit of SML contract
4 hours