There are eight qualifying spots in each of the five categories, with a maximum of two players per Member Association and a spot reserved for the reigning world champion.

Today, 5 December 2023, the Olympic Federation of Ireland has announced the recipients of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Scholarships, with a total pot of almost €200,000 to be distributed to eight athletes to help them prepare for the next Winter Olympic Games to be held in Italy in 2026. 

Taekwondo stars from around the globe today delivered magnificent performances at the Grand Prix Final Manchester 2023, with athletes from Belgium, Côte d'Ivoire and Korea emerging victorious in the electric conclusion to the season.

The Sporting Chance Forum (SCF23) is back in person. On 5 and 6 December, SCF23 will bring together all stakeholders in the sport ecosystem at the Palais des Nations in Geneva to discuss the future of sport and human rights.

Nico Rosberg's team clinched their second championship in three seasons, amassing 181 points against ACCIONA | SAINZ XE Team's 171 points in a thrilling Grand Final at the Antofagasta Minerals Copper X Prix. Despite severe damage to their ODYSSEY 21, RXR crossed the finish line in second place.

The last day of the 2023 IBA World Junior Championships in Mika sport complex in Yerevan started not the way the home crowd wanted. 

During their meeting in Belgrade over the weekend, IBA President Umar Kremlev and Serbian President Alexander Vučić discussed several key points on their agenda.

Taekwondo’s finest athletes, coaches and officials were today recognised at the World Taekwondo 2023 Gala Awards, marking a fitting conclusion to an extraordinary season.  The Gala Awards serve as a celebration of excellence, recognising outstanding athletes, coaches and officials who have left their mark on the global Taekwondo stage throughout the year. 

Selvyn Davids played a crucial role as South Africa, defending their title, prevailed over Argentina 12-7 in the final, clinching their fifth consecutive title at the Emirates Dubai 7s on December 3. South Africa launches its HSBC SVNS 2024 campaign with total dominance.

A quartet of Iberian past winners will contest the UEFA Futsal Champions League finals in May after Barcelona, Benfica, holders Mallorca Palma Futsal and Sporting CP topped their elite round groups.

The knockout finals will be held on 2/3 and 4/5 May, with the hosts and draw date to be confirmed. Never before have the four-team finals been made up entirely of past winners, although in the one-off eight-club event of 2021, all the teams in the semis had previously lifted the trophy.

American Jordan Stolz clinched his first gold medal, while in the women's competition, Korean Kim Min Sun claimed the glory. Czech Martina Sáblíková secured the 5000 meters after 3 years, and the Norwegian men and U.S. women took the Team Sprints.

This week, from 5th to 10th December, the Romanian city of Otopeni will host a new edition of the European Short Course Swimming Championships (25m), with the Romanian David Popovici as the main protagonist. 

When a boxer hangs up his gloves he puts an end to a stage of his life, but his knowledge is so extensive that he should not put an end to it completely. His legacy should be used to help new generations. This is the idea by which IBA supports the transition of athletes beyond the ring and is reflected in the priority registration of the course for retired athletes. 

Gold Coast is the second Australian city to withdraw from the race to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after the Australian state of Victoria unexpectedly stepped back in July of this year, citing an exorbitant cost increase.