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BOA chairman helping to guard coffin as preparations continue for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

BOA chairman helping to guard coffin as preparations continue for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral British Olympic Association chairman Sir Hugh Robertson is helping to guard the coffin as preparations continue for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London.
 

War in Ukraine


US President Biden meets family members of imprisoned Griner and Whelan

US President Biden meets family members of imprisoned Griner and Whelan United States President Joe Biden separately met with family members of two-time Olympic champion Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan face-to-face for the first time at the White House.

Athletics: Russian organisers take aim at Boston Marathon over runners ban prior to race in Russian capital

Football: Moscow 1980 bronze medallist Baltacha feels Ukraine's gains will inspire footballers

 

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FIFA World Cup


FIFA President Infantino attends test event at Qatar 2022 World Cup final venue

FIFA President Infantino attends test event at Qatar 2022 World Cup final venue FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the Lusail Super Cup, which acted as a full-capacity test event for a stadium due to host the World Cup Final later this year, but fans have complained of long queues and a lack of water at the game.

Qatar 2022: Chile slams "dark day" for football as Castillo ruled eligible to play for Ecuador at FIFA World Cup

World Cup: Survey reveals fans want FIFA to compensate Qatar's migrant workers

 

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International School Sport Federation


Second ISF She Runs Active Girls' Lead event staged in Brussels

Second ISF She Runs Active Girls' Lead event staged in Brussels The International School Sport Federation is holding the second edition of its She Runs Active Girls' Lead event in Brussels, with the focus on health, empowerment and leadership.

School sport: ISF highlights gender equality and sustainability at She Runs Active Girls' Lead event

She Runs Active Girls Lead: ISF She Runs Active Girls' Lead event focuses on health, empowerment and leadership skills

 

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Governing bodies


Study on sport horse welfare progresses after completing first stage

Study on sport horse welfare progresses after completing first stage A study led by the European Equestrian Federation and its partner Sporthorse Welfare Foundation into horse welfare standards has progressed to its next phase after the successful completion of the first stage.

Tokyo 2020: Former JOC President Takeda questioned in Takahashi bribery case

Basketball: Bodiroga to succeed Bertomeu as President of Euroleague Basketball

 

National Olympic Committees


Lindberg steps down as Swedish NOC secretary general to take on advisor role

Lindberg steps down as Swedish NOC secretary general to take on advisor role The Swedish Olympic Committee is looking for a new secretary general to replace Gunilla Lindberg who has stepped down after almost 40 years in the position.

Indonesia: Warganegara appointed acting secretary general of KOI after Kono resignation

Tunisia: Tunisian NOC President meets Bach during visit to IOC headquarters

Saint Lucia: Saint Lucia Olympic Committee continues funding drive for member associations

Kiribati: Kiribati NOC hosts relicensing workshop with OSEP Team Kiribati members

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The Big Read


Cyclists propelling Australia's Decade of Sport off the green and gold runway

Cyclists propelling Australia's Decade of Sport off the green and gold runway Individual time trial events took place at Wollongong. They mark the start of the International Cycling Union Road World Championships; but also something much bigger. Namely Australia's "Decade of Sport".
 

UCI Road World Championships


Denmark encouraged to target 2027 UCI Cycling World Championships

Denmark encouraged to target 2027 UCI Cycling World Championships Denmark is being encouraged to launch a bid to stage the 2027 International Cycling Union Cycling World Championships.

Report: Van Dijk reclaims title as Foss shocks opponents at UCI Road World Championships

Ambassador: Wollongong's record Olympian McKeon is UCI Road World Championships ambassador

 

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Today's blog


Geoff Berkeley: Ageless Ebbesen proving life in competitive sport continues after turning 50

Geoff Berkeley: Ageless Ebbesen proving life in competitive sport continues after turning 50 As people started to make their way home after watching the medal ceremonies where winners of the elite races lapped up the adulation of the crowd, an exhausted Eskild Ebbesen pedalled across the finish line at the Haderslev MTB Challenge XCM.
 

Summer Olympic sports


Ingham takes gold at Eventing World Championships after Jung capitulation

Ingham takes gold at Eventing World Championships after Jung capitulation Britain's Yasmin Ingham won a stunning individual gold medal at the International Equestrian Federation Eventing World Championships in Pratoni del Vivaro while Germany topped the team standings.

Rhythmic gymnastics: Bulgaria and Italy golds cap off Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships

Tennis: Spain qualify for Davis Cup Finals as group winners after victory over South Korea

3x3 basketball: Top seeds Canada triumph in FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series final

Surfing: Olympic silver medallist Igarashi sets pace at ISA World Surfing Games

Beach volleyball: Fokerots and Auziņš win all-Latvian final at FIVB Beach Volleyball U19 World Championships

 

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Summer Olympic sports


Zeidler impresses on opening day of World Rowing Championships

Zeidler impresses on opening day of World Rowing Championships World and Olympic champions took charge on the first day of the World Rowing Championships in Račice in what is the first edition of the event since 2019 following a COVID-19-induced hiatus.

Wrestling: Frederick Snyder wins third world title on final day of World Wrestling Championships

Table tennis: Filus and Hayata claim singles titles at WTT Contender in Almaty

Basketball: Hernangomez brothers fire Spain to glory against France in EuroBasket final

Boxing: Mozambique fighters flourish at African Men's and Women's Boxing Championships

Swimming: Hungary and US dominate FINA World Junior Open Water Swimming Championships

 

Non-Olympic sports


Tajikistan to host 2022 IMMAF Asian Championships in October

Tajikistan to host 2022 IMMAF Asian Championships in October Tajikistan's Dushanbe has been announced as the hosts of the 2022 International Mixed Martial Arts Federation Asian Championships, with the competition due to take place between October 27 and 30.

Sambo: Russian athletes finish European Sambo Championships in formidable style

Squash: Gohar and Farag start as favourites at Egyptian Open

 

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