Defending International Ice Hockey Federation World U18 Championships champions the United States defeated hosts Russia to book their place in the last four of this year’s tournament in Chelyabinsk.
Japan, Czech Republic, Russia and United States each sealed playoff places on the final day of round-robin action at the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship 2018 in Östersund today.
Sponsors of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) have said they are "taking note" following the launch of an investigation surrounding the body's former leadership, but are yet to withdraw their backing.
Italy ended Switzerland's unbeaten run to secure a playoff position at the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship 2018 in Östersund today.
Incumbent Jan Dijkema has been confirmed today as the only candidate standing for the Presidency of the International Skating Union (ISU) later this year.
The Cross Country Ski Federation of Russia are reportedly hoping to extend their work with German coach Markus Cramer until the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Canada claimed top spot in Group A on the final day of round robin action at the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World U18 Championships thanks to an overtime victory over Sweden at the Arena Metallurg in Magnitogorsk.
Guyana recorded their first-ever World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship win by beating 2012 bronze medallists Austria at the Östersund Arena in Östersund.
The Organisers of four International Ski Federation (FIS) World Championship events will be elected during next month’s International Ski Congress in Costa Navarino in Greece, it has been confirmed.
Gian Franco Kasper is set to secure a sixth term as President of the International Ski Federation (FIS) after the worldwide governing body confirmed he will stand unopposed during next month's Congress.
Hong Kong secured their first victories at the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship with wins over Slovakia and Israel in Östersund.
The Czech Republic booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2018 International Ice Hockey Federation World U18 Championship in Russia with victory over France in their Group B match.
German broadcasters ARD and ZDF have promised to continue their coverage of biathlon despite the doping scandal engulfing the sport's worldwide governing body.
Switzerland fought back from the brink of defeat to earn victory over Australia as the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship continued in Östersund today.
Sweden inflicted more misery on the United States as the European nation claimed an impressive 3-1 win over the defending champions at the International Ice Hockey Federation U18 World Championship in Russia.
The first Winter Paralympic Games were held in Örnsköldsvik in Sweden in 1976. The disabilities included were blindness and amputees. A total of 16 countries took part with 53 athletes. Events were held in Alpine and Nordic skiing for amputee and visually impaired athletes and a demonstration event in ice sledge racing. West Germany finished top of the overall medals. They won a total of 28 medals, including 10 gold. The event was originally known as the 1st Winter Olympic Games for the Disabled.
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The government wishes to appoint a Chair to Birmingham 2022 Ltd, the Organising Committee (OC) of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
A new book about former International Rowing Federation President Thomi Keller by insidethegames columnist David Owen. Thomi Keller – a Life in Sport, will be published this week. This exclusive extract recalls the long campaign to get women's rowing on the Olympic programme.
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