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Infantino criticises Western "hypocrisy" and claims "I feel gay" in angry monologue

Infantino criticises Western  FIFA President Gianni Infantino has claimed to empathise with persecuted groups and accused Europeans of "hypocrisy" in their criticism of Qatar's record on human rights in a surreal speech on the eve of the World Cup.
 

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FIFA World Cup


FIFA and UN launch World Cup armband campaign, setting up showdown with "OneLove" movement

FIFA and UN launch World Cup armband campaign, setting up showdown with  FIFA has announced an armband campaign in collaboration with the United Nations likely to ramp up tension between the global governing body and European countries which have already vowed to wear "OneLove" captain's markers.

Germany: Germany will not vote for Infantino re-election because of stance on human rights in Qatar

Preview: Last chance saloon for Messi at FIFA World Cup in Qatar as Argentina among favourites

 

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Sport in crisis


US decathlon champion Scantling banned for three years for doping offences

US decathlon champion Scantling banned for three years for doping offences Garrett Scantling of the United States, the world's top-ranked decathlete this year, has accepted a three-year suspension for whereabouts and tampering anti-doping rule violations.

Ice hockey: More than 550 applicants under review for Hockey Canada Board roles

Bobsleigh: Sochi 2014 bobsleigh medallist Evans given two-year anti-doping ban

Rugby sevens: Hong Kong police investigate use of anti-Government anthem at rugby sevens tournament

 

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Governing bodies


Record prize money to be won on 2023 LPGA Tour

Record prize money to be won on 2023 LPGA Tour A record total prize pool of $101.4 million (£85 million/€98 million) is set to be won at the 2023 Ladies' Professional Golf Association Tour which will be made up of 33 events throughout the year.

Athletics: Coe guarantees Tokyo it will host all medal events at 2025 World Athletics Championships

Anti-doping: Olympic swimming champion Schmitt supports USADA seminar on mental health

Baseball: WBSC President Fraccari calls inaugural Baseball5 World Cup "a huge success"

Stand-up paddleboard: ICF SUP World Championships to take place in Pattaya which also hosted Congress

Teqball: Teqball "an ideal choice for a host city", claims FITEQ head of diplomatic relations

 

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Sustainability in sport


IFSC President Scolaris calls for joint action on climate change at UIAA General Assembly

IFSC President Scolaris calls for joint action on climate change at UIAA General Assembly Marco Scolaris, President of the International Federation of Sport Climbing, has proposed joint action with the Union Internationale des Associations d’Alpinisme over global challenges such as climate change.

Motorsport: Formula E sustainability director claims new car is sparking systemic change at COP27

Saudi Arabia: Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee signs UN Sports for Climate Action Framework

 

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Obituaries


Russian Figure Skating Federation President and Olympic champion Gorshkov dead at 76

Russian Figure Skating Federation President and Olympic champion Gorshkov dead at 76 Russian Figure Skating Federation President and Olympic gold medallist Alexandr Gorshkov has died at the age of 76.

Volleyball: Brazilian volleyball legend dies suddenly after complications from pneumonia

Ice hockey: Tributes paid to the skill and kindness of Soviet ice hockey legend Martynyuk after death aged 77

Football: Grandson of FIFA World Cup founder Jules Rimet dies on eve of 2022 tournament

Weightlifting: Former IWF Executive Board member Kare dies aged 91

 

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UTS World Youth Festival


Thai IOC member hopes young people will make world better place as World Youth Festival concludes

Thai IOC member hopes young people will make world better place as World Youth Festival concludes  The 2022 United Through Sports World Youth Festival concluded with President Stephan Fox and International Olympic Committee member Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul thanking the Thai Government, the Royal Family and the Srinakharinwirot University.

Futsal: Bangkok Sports School win Urban Games futsal events at UTS World Youth Festival

Picture gallery: Bangkok Urban Games stands out on final day of UTS World Youth Festival

 

Today’s blog


Greg Barclay: Our World Cup has shown it - T20 cricket is ready for the world

Greg Barclay: Our World Cup has shown it - T20 cricket is ready for the world The International Cricket Council Men's T20 World Cup 2022 has once again shown us the power of T20 cricket to connect, entertain and inspire the world. The event, which saw England beat Pakistan in a thrilling final last Sunday, was the culmination of an exceptional tournament which has set new heights for our game.
 

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World Taekwondo Championships


Exclusive: New professional taekwondo league aiming to be "bigger" than UFC

Exclusive: New professional taekwondo league aiming to be  A new professional taekwondo league is set to be launched next year with the ambition of bettering the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Report: Salim follows in father's footsteps with world taekwondo title as Božanić captures gold

Picture gallery: Božanić and Salim are top performers on day six of World Taekwondo Championships

 

Winter Olympic sports


Shiffrin equals Vlhova's record of five slalom wins in Levi as women's Alpine Ski World Cup starts

Shiffrin equals Vlhova's record of five slalom wins in Levi as women's Alpine Ski World Cup starts Mikaela Shiffrin opened the women's Alpine Ski World Cup season in style as she earned her fifth career slalom win on the slopes of Levi, in Finland, to equal the record total of her main rival, Slovakia’s Petra Vlhová.

Figure skating: Kim wins South Korea's first Grand Prix of Figure Skating gold medal in 13 years

Luge: European Luge Championships moved from Lillehammer to Sigulda

 

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Summer Olympic sports


France Judo changes men's head coach after poor results at World Championships

France Judo changes men's head coach after poor results at World Championships With fewer than two years to go until the Paris 2024 Olympics, Baptiste Leroy has replaced Christophe Gagliano as the France Judo men's head coach.

Gymnastics: Britain claim team all-around title as Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships end

Tennis: Djokovic and Ruud to meet in ATP Finals decider following straight sets wins

 

Non-Olympic sports


Australia seal men's and women's titles at Rugby League World Cup Finals

Australia seal men's and women's titles at Rugby League World Cup Finals Australia had a stellar day in Manchester, winning both the men's and women's Rugby League World Cup trophies with convincing victories over New Zealand and Samoa, respectively.

Lacrosse: Lacrosse organisers build on the World Games success of Sixes format with new competition plans

Mixed martial arts: IMMAF create Knockout World Cup vote ahead of FIFA World Cup

 

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