Caster Semenya’s dominance of women’s middle distance running is under threat following new regulations introduced by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) that will restrict the eligibility of female athletes with high testosterone levels.
The director general of Sapporo’s Sports Affairs department, Toshiya Ishikawa, has stated that the city will conduct a survey to measure its residents' support for a 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympics Games bid.
Local media reports have suggested that the Paris 2024 aquatics centre might be changed to a temporary venue as part of efforts to hold down costs.
A tentative step has been taken towards ending Kuwait's isolation from international sport after a meeting took place between Government representatives and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
A crucial update report on its internal reforms has been submitted to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board by the International Boxing Association (AIBA).
Sponsors of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) have said they are "taking note" following the launch of an investigation surrounding the body's former leadership, but are yet to withdraw their backing.
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has insisted that it was "worth it" hosting this month's Commonwealth Games and has now vowed to evaluate how best to benefit from the venue and transport legacy.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) have said they are optimistic about having cricket included on the sporting programme for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Organisers of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games have given details on the progress of their high-speed trains for the event.
Scotland's Callum Hawkins has defended Australian rival Mike Shelley for running past him during the Commonwealth Games marathon in Gold Coast rather than stop and offer assistance after he collapsed in extreme heat.
International Judo Federation President Marius Vizer has met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Sports Minister Miri Regev to discuss the development of judo and sport in the country.
Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast McKayla Maroney has said USA Gymnastics coach John Geddert responded with silence when she told him about being assaulted by disgraced team doctor Larry Nassar.
National Olympic Committee of Ukraine President Sergey Bubka has met with Guo Zhongwen, his counterpart at the Chinese Olympic Committee (COC), to discuss preparations for Beijing 2022.
Around 50 Australian athletes from the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games are set to be lauded at a Brisbane street parade tomorrow, including a handful of gold medallists.
Russian athletes claimed three gold medals on the first day of action at the European Judo Championships in Tel Aviv.
The first Winter Paralympic Games were held in Örnsköldsvik in Sweden in 1976. The disabilities included were blindness and amputees. A total of 16 countries took part with 53 athletes. Events were held in Alpine and Nordic skiing for amputee and visually impaired athletes and a demonstration event in ice sledge racing. West Germany finished top of the overall medals. They won a total of 28 medals, including 10 gold. The event was originally known as the 1st Winter Olympic Games for the Disabled.
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport - Chairman - Birmingham, UK
The government wishes to appoint a Chair to Birmingham 2022 Ltd, the Organising Committee (OC) of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
A new book about former International Rowing Federation President Thomi Keller by insidethegames columnist David Owen. Thomi Keller – a Life in Sport, will be published this week. This exclusive extract recalls the long campaign to get women's rowing on the Olympic programme.
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