By Daniel Etchells and Florence Almond at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku
Short track speed skater Viktor Ahn has thanked fans in Russia in an open letter for their support throughout his career in the Russian national team following his decision to retire from the sport.
Four Australian athletes have taken part on a “Champions 2 Country” tour designed to bring their stories to young people in remote areas.
Australia completed the clean sweep as they overcame New Zealand 60-55 to clinch the Quad Series title in Melbourne.
Chinese Taipei were the dominant force on day three of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Weightlifting Championships in Biała Podlaska in Poland as athletes from the country won two out of the four gold medals on offer.
Relations between the International Cycling Federation (UCI) and the cycling team’s organisation AIGCP are at crisis point ahead of Monday’s announcement of major reform plans – with the teams claiming they will not accept the proposals as they stand.
North Korea have been given a four month deadline to address non-conformities with the World Anti-Doping Code or face the possibility of being declared non-compliant.
The International Biathlon Union (IBU) have stated it is important for access to be provided to the Moscow Anti-Doping Laboratory to ensure samples can be accessed to allow the continuation of investigations.
International Boxing Association (AIBA) have welcomed confirmation the governing body are compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code and will face no action over holding their World Championships in Sochi.
The Azerbaijan Judo Federation (AJF) has accused Armenia of lying over the reason for their decision not to attend the 2018 International Judo Federation (IJF) World Championships here, having cited security concerns.
Elections for the International Association of Professional Cyclists (CPA) Presidency could provide an area of intrigue during the International Cycling Union (UCI) Road World Championships in Innsbruck.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to attend the International Judo Federation (IJF) World Championships here next week during an official visit to Azerbaijan.
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Board of Directors has voted to increase "Operation Gold" awards for Paralympic athletes by as much as 400 per cent.
In the women’s under-57 kilograms and men’s under-73kg categories, neither defending champion could hold onto their title at the International Judo Federation World Judo Championships here today.
Surfing’s Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020 with have garnered greater focus in the host country after Japan were able to celebrate their maiden World Surfing Games gold in Tahara.
At the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Iranian judoka Arash Miresmaeili was disqualified for weighing in at nearly four pounds above the limit for his weight class of his under-66 kilograms match against an Israeli opponent Ehud Vaks in the first round. It was claimed Miresmaeili had gone on an eating binge to protest the International Olympic Committee's recognition of the state of Israel. Iran does not recognise the state of Israel, and Miresmaeili's actions won praise from high-ranking Iranian officials. Mohammad Khatami, the country's President at the time, was quoted as saying Miresmaili's actions would be "recorded in the history of Iranian glories". He was later awarded $125,000 by the Government - the same amount given to Olympic gold medallists.
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David Lappartient is approaching his one year anniversary as President of the International Cycling Union. Mike Rowbottom speaks to the Frenchman about a first 12 months which has not been short of incident.
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