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Mayor to light Flame to mark 10-year anniversary of London 2012

Mayor to light Flame to mark 10-year anniversary of London 2012 Mayor Sadiq Khan will light an "Anniversary Legacy Flame" at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to mark 10 years since the London 2012 Olympic Games.
 

Governing bodies


London pondering bids for more major events to keep 2012 legacy alive

London pondering bids for more major events to keep 2012 legacy alive London is pondering bids for major World Championships at its Olympic Park venues as it bids to continue the legacy of the site.

WADA: WADA signs key Memorandum of Understanding with Association of South-East Asian Nations

Athletics: England Athletics and Podium Analytics announce partnership to reduce injuries in sport

Canoeing: British Canoeing signs ex-cricketer Metcalfe as chief executive from British Weight Lifting

Sambo: Serbia to host European Sambo Championships after event moved from Russia

Triathlon: World Triathlon confirms four officials sanctioned over failures in Choi abuse case

 

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Ukraine-Russia crisis


CAS denies Russian appeal to temporarily lift suspension on teams in UEFA competition

CAS denies Russian appeal to temporarily lift suspension on teams in UEFA competition The Court of Arbitration for Sport has denied an appeal from Russia to temporarily lift a suspension against their national teams and clubs from UEFA competitions.

Boxing: Boxing community unites to help Ukraine compete in EUBC Under-22 Championship in Croatia

Football: Scotland to play Poland in friendly to raise funds to support humanitarian response in Ukraine

Floorball: IFF opens window to support refugees to move clubs during Ukraine conflict

 

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Commonwealth Games


Victoria present formal bid to host 2026 Commonwealth Games and reveal up to 22 sports could feature

Victoria present formal bid to host 2026 Commonwealth Games and reveal up to 22 sports could feature An Opening Ceremony at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and four regional centres spread around the state, each with their own Athletes' Village, were among the plans revealed as Victoria formally presented its bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Esports: Titles for first Commonwealth Esports Championships in Birmingham announced

Blog: Leticia Bila: The changing perception of esports and why it matters

 

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Milan-Cortina 2026


Chipperfield design for Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic ice hockey arena unveiled

Chipperfield design for Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic ice hockey arena unveiled Renowned British architect Sir David Chipperfield has been appointed to design the showpiece Arena Santa Giulia in Milan which is due to host ice hockey at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Games.

Speed skating: Italy’s Beijing 2022 short track champion Fontana eyes career farewell at Milan-Cortina 2026

Coronavirus: IPC President wishes for spectators at COVID-19-free Milan Cortina 2026

 

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Youth Olympics


Dakar 2026 and Paris 2024 agree new collaboration deal

Dakar 2026 and Paris 2024 agree new collaboration deal The Paris 2024 and Dakar 2026 Organising Committees have signed a fresh collaboration agreement, extending cooperation agreed upon before the four-year postponement of the Youth Olympic Games.

Figure skating: South Korea's 2010 Olympic skating champion Kim is honorary ambassador for Gangwon 2024

Venue: Football legends match inaugurates Dakar 2026 main venue

 

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University sport


Russia and Belarus to miss Chengdu 2021 after FISU confirms they will not compete until at least end of year

Russia and Belarus to miss Chengdu 2021 after FISU confirms they will not compete until at least end of year The International University Sports Federation has confirmed Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials will not participate in the organisation’s events and activities until at least the end of 2022.

Britain: Britain overall winners in FISU World University Championship Cross Country

Brazil: Brasília to host 2022 Brazilian University Games

Australia: Swimming Australia pulls out of Chengdu 2021 World University Games

 

Today’s blog


David Owen: The Wigan-born strategist teaching French rugby to defend with flair

David Owen: The Wigan-born strategist teaching French rugby to defend with flair I have been fortunate enough to see a great deal of the French rugby union team over the years.
 

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Summer Olympic sports


Japan’s world number three Ito toppled by world number 67 Yuan at WTT Grand Smash in Singapore

Japan’s world number three Ito toppled by world number 67 Yuan at WTT Grand Smash in Singapore Women's world number three Mima Ito of Japan became the most high-profile casualty of the inaugural World Table Tennis Grand Smash event in Singapore.

Shooting: Britain’s Hill earns ISSF World Cup skeet gold in Nicosia

Tennis: Medvedev’s Indian Wells defeat by Monfils restores Djokovic to world number one spot

Badminton: Crowds set to return for world’s oldest badminton tournament - the All England Open

 

Winter Olympic sports


Two men and two women voted onto International Biathlon Union Athletes’ Committee

Two men and two women voted onto International Biathlon Union Athletes’ Committee Four biathletes have been voted on to the International Biathlon Union Athletes’ Committee in an election involving close to 200 active competitors.

Alpine skiing: Downhill Crystal Globe up for grabs at Alpine Ski World Cup in Courchevel

Snowboard: Rogla to host final giant slalom event of Alpine Snowboard World Cup season

 

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Paralympic Games


IBSA Goalball World Championships in Hangzhou cancelled over travel restrictions

IBSA Goalball World Championships in Hangzhou cancelled over travel restrictions The International Blind Sports Federation Goalball World Championships in Hangzhou has been cancelled due to travel restrictions, with the organisation now seeking another host.

Shooting: Paralympic champion Vadovicova wins gold at European Championships in Hamar

Boccia: BISFed announces new boccia World Cup events for 2022

 

Non-Olympic sports


Australia continue impressive form at Women’s Cricket World Cup with big win against West Indies

Australia continue impressive form at Women’s Cricket World Cup with big win against West Indies  Australia continued to impress at the Women’s Cricket World Cup with a comfortable seven-wicket win over the West Indies in the latest match of the tournament’s league stage in Wellington.

Squash: Mueller beats ElShorbagy again to reach Canary Wharf Classic quarter-finals

Ski orienteering: Kudre retains sprint title as World Ski Orienteering Championships begins in Finland

Squash: Gohar secures world number one ranking by reaching Black Ball Squash Open semi-finals

 

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