The Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) has launched a new website in a bid to support and promote what it claims to be a growing membership and worldwide fan base.

As votes were being cast to elect the new President of SportAccord on Friday (April 22), leading candidate Patrick Baumann could be spotted trotting around the Swiss Tech Convention Centre, chatting to delegates while periodically taking phone calls.

Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) chief executive David Collier is "frustrated" that the RLIF's SportAccord membership was not approved at today's meeting, claiming they have fulfilled all of the necessary criteria.

Switzerland's Patrick Baumann has been elected the new President of SportAccord after beating Russia's Anna Arzhanova during today's General Assembly here today.

Anna Arzhanova has made a late appeal to show how she is prepared to work closely with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on the eve of an election here to choose the new President of Sportaccord.

Arm wrestling, poker and rugby league, the three sports recommended to become new members of SportAccord, will not now be proposed for inclusion during tomorrow's General Assembly, they were told here today.

Sporting Goods to Go chairman Don Porter hopes the new leadership of SportAccord will embrace the initiative, which seeks to distribute sports equipment to countries who need it the most.

A Working Group is to be set-up in the next two months to consider the future path of the World Combat Games following a meeting in which the concept of the multisport event was discussed today.

All SportAccord members are set to be eligible to vote in the election on Friday (April 22) to select a new President of the organisation as rival candidates Patrick Baumann and Anna Arzhanova step up their efforts to lobby voters here.

The 35 members of the Association of International Olympic Committee (IOC) Recognised Sports are set to have an increased presence at Rio 2016 and the preceding Session after being offered the chance to attend, insidethegames understands.

Anna Arzhanova's campaign to become the first female President of SportAccord has received an endorsement from the chair of the European Union's Committee of Culture, Education, Youth and Sport.

Patrick Baumann believes he has the necessary experience to represent all members of SportAccord and begin a process of "re-alignment" after a “few rough years” if he is elected President.

A week on Wednesday (April 20) will mark the one year anniversary of one of the most memorable moments of 2015 in sport politics.

When International Judo Federation and SportAccord President Marius Vizer, worn down by a gradual erosion of power in the latter role due to the intrusions of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), launched a remarkable counter-attack attempt during the body’s General Assembly in Sochi.

Working with the new Olympic TV Channel to showcase expanded multi-sports Games is among the ideas proposed by SportAccord Presidential candidate Anna Arzhanova, as she plans for a more powerful and active organisation.