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Since joining insidethegames.biz in 2015, Michael Pavitt has covered a variety of international multi-sport events, such as the Commonwealth Games, Youth Olympics and World University Games.

He has reported from several continental events, including two editions of the Pan American Games, as well as the European Games, Pacific Games and the Asian Winter Games.

Michael has also covered multiple IOC Sessions, ANOC General Assemblies and International Federation Congresses. He has reported extensively from Tokyo in the build-up to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Kenyan taekwondo star urges athletes to combat climate change

Kenyan taekwondo star Faith Ogallo has called on fellow athletes to promote efforts to combat climate change.

Tunisian NOC President seeks increased support from Government

Tunisian National Olympic Committee (CNOT) President Mehrez Boussayene has called on the country’s Ministry of Youth and Sport to provide increased support with a strategic plan cited as one of his aims.

ITTF confirms November dates for World Table Tennis Championships in Houston

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Executive Committee has confirmed the World Table Tennis Championships will take place in Houston from November 23 to 29.

Papua New Guinea University Sports Association outline aims for future

The Papua New Guinea University Sports Association (PNGSA) has listed improving the organisation‘s governance structure and increasing engagement with universities among its key goals.

Karatsev sets up Tsitsipas meeting in second round of Monte-Carlo Masters

Russia’s Aslan Karatsev set up a second-round meeting with Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Monte-Carlo Masters by winning his opening match in Monaco.

Rodchenkov claims doping act a "game-changer" as US vows to "aggressively" enforce

Grigory Rodchenkov, the former head of Moscow's anti-doping laboratory, has claimed the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act (RADA) can act as a "game-changer" in sport.

Lithuania NOC President highlights efforts to increase number of female officials

National Olympic Committee of Lithuania (LNOC) President Daina Gudzinevičiūtė hopes to increase the number of women working within sport, with the organisation highlighting a series of projects to combat a shortage of female officials.

Limassol set to host AIDA Depth World Championships in September

The International Association for the Development of Apena (AIDA) has announced the AIDA Depth World Championships will take place at Limassol in Cyprus.

FIFA welcomes Zurich Labour Court decision to uphold dismissal of former official Kattner

FIFA has welcomed a decision by the Zurich Labour Court which found the dismissal of former acting secretary general Markus Kattner to be "justified and appropriate".

Tande has successful surgery on collarbone fracture as recovery from crash continues

$Tande has successful surgery on collarbone fracture as recovery from crash continues$

Daniel Andre Tande has undergone surgery on a collarbone fracture following his crash at the International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup Final in Planica.

Hungarian Olympic shooting champion Igaly dies from COVID-19 aged 56

Tributes have been paid to Hungarian Olympic shooting gold medallist Diána Igaly, who has died of COVID-19 at the age of 56.

Sailors Fahrni and Siegenthaler latest athletes confirmed on Swiss team for Tokyo 2020

Sailors Linda Fahrni and Maja Siegenthaler have become the latest athletes to be confirmed on the Swiss team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Wojcik appointed as ambassador for AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships in Kielce

Poland’s Elzbieta Wojcik has been appointed as an ambassador of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) Youth World Boxing Championships.

Goffin advances to second round as Monte-Carlo Masters underway

Belgium’s David Goffin earned a three-set victory over Croatia’s Marin Čilić as the main draw of the Monte-Carlo Masters began in Monaco.

Simoneau earns four titles at FINA Artistic Swimming World Series in Budapest

Canada's Jacqueline Simoneau secured four victories at the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Artistic Swimming World Series leg in Budapest.

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