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Planned Saudi Arabia resort Trojena awarded 2029 Asian Winter Games

Planned Saudi Arabia resort Trojena awarded 2029 Asian Winter Games The yet-to-be-built Saudi resort of Trojena has been rubber stamped as the host for the 2029 edition of the Asian Winter Games at the Olympic Council of Asia General Assembly in Phnom Penh today.
 

War in Ukraine


Exclusive: Poland and Estonia join Ukraine and Norway in boycotting FIG Congress due to presence of Russian and Belarusian officials

Exclusive: Poland and Estonia join Ukraine and Norway in boycotting FIG Congress due to presence of Russian and Belarusian officials  Poland has become the latest country to withdraw from the International Gymnastics Federation Congress due to Russian and Belarusian officials being allowed to attend the event.

Military mobilisation: Russian ice hockey player fined for bribery after trying to avoid military service but bobsledder happy to be called up

Ice Hhockey: IIHF chief claims "everyone" wants Russia and Belarus back in top competitions

Boxing: Ukraine fly flag with three bronze at EUBC Junior Championships, despite IOC claim national symbols banned

Judo: Soloveychik unanimously elected new President of Russian Judo Federation

 

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OCA General Assembly


Prime Minister praises sport for helping Cambodia recover from Khmer Rouge

Prime Minister praises sport for helping Cambodia recover from Khmer Rouge Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen has welcomed delegates to the Olympic Council of Asia General Assembly in Phnom Penh, and referenced the country's tragic history in issuing an emotional plea for peace.

Bowling: Exclusive: Former IBF President banned from Asian Games events after impropriety allegations

Olympic Games: Bach praises Asia at OCA General Assembly for staging three consecutive Olympics

India: Date set for key meeting to try to resolve Indian Olympic Association crisis as Mehta represents organisation at OCA General Assembly

Indonesia: OCA Executive Board holds minute's silence to commemorate Indonesian football disaster victims

COVID-19: Acting President Singh says OCA "back to normal" after COVID-19 pandemic

 

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Commonwealth Games


Key Birmingham 2022 venue could benefit from a £21 million legacy project

Key Birmingham 2022 venue could benefit from a £21 million legacy project Alexander Stadium - the focal venue for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games - could benefit from a multi-million-pound investment in a bid to ensure it has "meaningful year-round purpose".

Culture: Birmingham 2022 Festival attracts record 2.4 million people

Victoria 2026: Calls for 300 new homes to be built in Ballarat as legacy for Victoria 2026

Australia: Western Australia's Birmingham 2022 athletes honoured in Perth

 

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Governing bodies


Algeria and Morocco launch rival bids to host 2025 African Cup of Nations

Algeria and Morocco launch rival bids to host 2025 African Cup of Nations Algeria and Morocco have reportedly launched rivals bids to host the 2025 African Cup of Nations after Guinea was stripped of the right to stage the competition.

Football: French banking supervisory authority approves licence to FIFA Clearing House

Judo: IJF and AJU Presidents meet Pope Francis during Vatican conference

Athletics: Indian Olympic javelin thrower banned until 2025 for doping

3x3 basketball: Singapore to host FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup for next three years

 

African Games


Ghana wants to fast-track IMF talks to secure bailout before 2023 African Games

Ghana want to fast-track IMF talks to secure bailout before 2023 African Games Ghanian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is aiming to secure a deal with the International Monetary Fund before the end of the year that could boost preparations for the Accra 2023 African Games.

Cricket: Men's T20 World Cup trophy travels to Ghana prior to Accra 2023

Zambia: Zambia appoints African Beach Games Chef de Mission

 

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Milan Cortina 2026


Incoming Italian Prime Minister Meloni assures IOC of Milan Cortina 2026 support

Incoming Italian Prime Minister Meloni assures IOC of Milan Cortina 2026 support Giorgia Meloni, set to become Italy’s first female Prime Minister, has underlined her support for Milan Cortina 2026 in a meeting with the International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach.

Germany: German Olympic Sports Confederation agrees funding for Milan Cortina 2026

Short track: Olympic champion Gao to skip ISU World Cup season in hopes of competing at Milan Cortina 2026

 

Paris 2024


NOCs and NPCs stage Paris 2024 preparation meetings in Saint-Denis

NOCs and NPCs stage Paris 2024 preparation meetings in Saint-Denis The Paris 2024 Saint-Denis headquarters welcomed several National Olympic Committees and National Paralympic Committees as part of preparations for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Athletes' Village: Enedis unveils source substation to power Paris 2024 Athletes' Village

Britain: Former Eritrean flagbearer Ghebresilasie aims to represent Britain at Paris 2024

 

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Today's blog


Mike Rowbottom: Thirty years on, Tulu and Meyer return to the Barcelona 1992 Olympic stadium, scene of their historic rivalry - and unity

Mike Rowbottom: Thirty years on, Tulu and Meyer return to the Barcelona 1992 Olympic stadium, scene of their historic rivalry - and unity On August 7, 1992, in Barcelona's Montjuic Stadium, two athletes, far ahead of the rest of the field, contended for the women's Olympic 10,000 metres title.
 

esports


More players to compete as return of FIFAe Finals announced

More players to compete as return of FIFAe Finals announced FIFAe has announced the schedule for next summer, which will see the return of the FIFAe Finals.

International Esports Federation: IESF enters MoU with Anychat to enhance translation at its events

Global Esports Federation: GEF and Yunus Sports Hub to build Esports for Development movement

 

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Summer Olympic sports


Germany and India among first qualified teams at ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships

Germany and India among first qualified teams at ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Germany, India, Chinese Taipei and Portugal are the first two women teams to qualify for the next round of the International Table Tennis Federation World Team Table Tennis Championships in Chengdu.

South American Games: Brazil claims nine swimming golds on day two of South American Games

Kietboarding: Singaporean Maeder takes gold at Formula Kite European Championships with Vodisek named as continental champion

 

Non-Olympic sports


Cricket Australia apologises to survivors of child sexual abuse involved in the sport

Cricket Australia apologises to survivors of child sexual abuse involved in the sport Cricket Australia has issued an apology to child sexual abuse survivors and pledged to do more to tackle the "appalling issue" in sport.

Teqball: FITEQ President reflects on teqball growth during European Tour stop in Hungary

Orienteering: Switzerland performs strongest at IOF Orienteering World Cup

Canoe marathon: Spain triumphant at ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships

 

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