Exciting Sports Action This Week: Surfing, Athletics, Boxing, Hockey, Horse Racing, and More!

The action in the World Surf League is heating up as the Margaret River Pro unfolds in Western Australia. Eleven-time world champion Kelly Slater was knocked out by fellow countryman and current No.1 seed Griffin Colapinto, adding an unexpected twist to the competition.

In the women’s division, seven Australians have qualified for the Round of 16, showcasing the depth of talent in the country. On the men’s side, at least three Aussie surfers are locked in for the Round of 16, with exciting matchups like Liam O’Brien vs. Jacob Willcox, Jack Robinson vs. Callum Robson, and Ethan Ewing vs. Reef Heazlewood in the Round of 32.

Fans can catch all the live action by streaming every wave from every heat on 7plus. Additionally, for the latest updates from Margaret River, follow 7sport on social media.

Meanwhile, in Adelaide, the Australian Athletics Championships are in full swing, with the nation’s best juniors competing for glory. Exciting storylines have emerged, including 18-year-old Claudia Hollingsworth setting the second-fastest time ever in the Women’s 800m and Luke Boyes holding off Commonwealth Games silver medallist Peter Bol in the Men’s 800m Final.

The Championships run until Friday, 19th April at SA Athletics Stadium, with all the athletics action available for streaming on 7plus.

In other sporting news, the Premier Boxing Series continues on 7plus with a lineup of thrilling matchups. Melbourne’s Joel Taylor defends his Australian Welterweight Title against local fighter Lachlan O’Shea, while other exciting bouts feature undefeated Heavyweight prospect Stevan Ivic and former Australian Champion Dan Hill.

Don’t miss out on the live and free coverage starting from 7:00pm AEST on Wednesday night.

With a jam-packed schedule of sporting events across various disciplines, fans have plenty to look forward to this week. Stay tuned for more updates and action-packed competitions on 7plus.