Mauritius Sport News
Mauritius punches above its weight on the international sporting stage. Follow the latest on Mauritian football, Champ de Mars horse racing, athletics, the Indian Ocean Island Games, and local sporting heroes making their mark globally. From grassroots clubs to national teams, we cover sport across the island.
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Barcelona's Baldé Wants January Exit After Just 12 Minutes of Action
FC Barcelona are having a near-perfect start to the 2024 to 25 season. Under German coach Hansi Flick, the Catalan club have won all ten of …
La Cure Waves vs Pamplemousses SC to Open Mauritius NSL 2026/27
Mauritius football fans have a full season to look forward to after the Mauritius Football Association (MFA) conducted its official fixture …
Mauritius Racing: Race Day 19 Rescheduled to Sunday 18 October
Horse racing fans in Mauritius will need to adjust their plans after the 19th race day of the current season was postponed and rescheduled t…
Lady Dodos Crushed 7-0 by Ghana, Exit 2028 Olympics Qualifying
Mauritius's women's national football team, the Lady Dodos, have been knocked out of the qualifying campaign for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympi…
Manchester City Crush Liverpool in Lopsided Premier League Clash
Manchester City produced a commanding second-half performance to crush Liverpool in a Premier League fixture that ended up far less competit…
Real Madrid Fury at Referee as Vinícius Faces Injury Scare
Real Madrid secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabéu in matchday 8 of La Liga, but the win was overshadowed by …
Škoda Signature Cup Tees Off Live in Mauritius
The Škoda Signature Cup is currently underway in Mauritius, with ION News providing live coverage of the tournament. The Škoda Signature Cu…
Cumbre Vieja Stays Unbeaten at Champ-de-Mars Race Day
Horse racing returned to the Champ-de-Mars in Port Louis on Saturday 10 October, with eight competitive races delivering plenty of excitemen…
From Rodrigues Island to Vancouver: Joenell Allard's Dream Comes True
Joenell Allard, a young athlete from Rodrigues, the small autonomous island dependency of Mauritius located some 600 kilometres east of the …
Bentley Princess Margaret Cup: Live Horse Racing in Mauritius
One of Mauritius's most celebrated flat racing events, the Bentley Princess Margaret Cup, is underway at the historic Champ de Mars racecour…
Porsche Prestige Trophy Races Live in Mauritius
Motorsport fans in Mauritius are tuning in as the Porsche Prestige Trophy gets underway, bringing competitive racing action to the island in…
Melbourne Australia Trophy: Live Football Coverage From Mauritius
Mauritius football fans can follow live coverage of the Melbourne Australia Trophy, a local football competition being broadcast by ION News…
Chery Mauritius Cup: Live Football Action on the Island
The Chery Mauritius Cup is in play, with local broadcaster ION News offering live coverage of the competition as it unfolds on the island. …
Nissan Japan Mobility Cup: Live Coverage From Mauritius
The Nissan Japan Mobility Cup is underway, with ION News providing live coverage of the event as it unfolds. The Nissan Japan Mobility Cup …
The Strident vs Red Star: Mauritius Trophy Match Live
Mauritius football fans tuned in as The Strident took on Red Star in a live Trophy match broadcast, with ION News streaming the contest dire…
Wesley Fofana Finally Leads Chelsea's Defence Under Xabi Alonso
Wesley Fofana is finally delivering on the enormous promise that led Chelsea to spend over €80 million on him back in the summer of 2022, an…
Barcola Scoreless at Liverpool: Iraola Says He's Not Worried
Bradley Barcola arrived at Liverpool this summer with enormous expectations, and an enormous price tag. The French winger, 24, joined from P…
Cristiano Ronaldo Suspended by Portugal After Walk-Out Row
Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) after walking out of his national team's training camp in C…
Ronaldo Answers His Critics With a Goal for Al-Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo made a statement on the pitch this week, returning to action for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr just days after a very public…
Messi's Last Goal and Final Minutes in Argentina's Jersey
Lionel Messi, widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time, has reportedly played his final minutes and scored his last goal weari…
Mauritius U23 Dodos Face Must-Win Clash vs Zimbabwe Tonight
It is a do-or-die night for Mauritius's under-23 national football team, known as the Dodos Espoirs. The young side hosts Zimbabwe's Young W…
Arsenal's 16-Year-Old Gem Max Dowman: Too Good to Drop, Too Young to Start
Arsenal may be one of English football's most exciting squads right now, but that abundance of talent is creating a headache the club didn't…
France vs Belgium: Zidane's Bleus Seek Win at Stade de France
France close out their latest international window with a home Nations League fixture against Belgium at the Stade de France, kick-off at 20…
Mbappé's Cycling Post Sparks Mourinho Row at Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappé is rarely out of the headlines, and during the latest international break, the Real Madrid forward has managed to stir controv…
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports are most popular in Mauritius?−
Football (soccer) is the most widely followed sport. Horse racing at the Champ de Mars racecourse in Port Louis is a beloved tradition dating back to 1812. Athletics, badminton, boxing, and sailing also have strong local followings.
What is the Champ de Mars in Mauritius?−
The Champ de Mars in Port Louis is the oldest horse racing track in the southern hemisphere, established in 1812. Race days attract tens of thousands of spectators and are major social events in the Mauritian calendar, running from May to November.
Does Mauritius compete at the Olympics?−
Yes, Mauritius has competed at the Summer Olympics since 1984. The country's most notable Olympic performance was Bruno Julie's boxing bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Games. Mauritius also competes at the Commonwealth Games and the Indian Ocean Island Games.
What is the Indian Ocean Island Games?−
The Indian Ocean Island Games (IOIG) is a multi-sport event held every four years among Indian Ocean island nations including Mauritius, Réunion, Madagascar, Maldives, Seychelles, Mayotte, and Comoros. Mauritius hosted the Games in 2003 and has historically performed strongly.