The International Swimming Federation (FINA) World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka has been postponed until 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been confirmed by the Japanese city. 

Estonia's Kaia Kanepi earned a quarter-final place in the Australian Open women’s singles for the first time after upsetting second seed Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set match in Melbourne.

Schladming will host the final men’s Alpine Ski World Cup event prior to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, with slalom competition set to take place at the Austrian resort.

A transport plan for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham has been given final approval by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) has outlined attracting international sports events, expanding opportunities for residents and promotion of Para-sports among its Sports Legacy Vision from last year's re-arranged Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

The International Cycling Union (UCI) has confirmed COVID-19 protocols for the 2022 road season, with the governing body stressing national laws will take precedence at events.

Munich, London and Singapore will host the Arena Games Triathlon events in 2022 with the inaugural esport world champions crowned at the conclusion of the series.

United States sealed their place in the semi-finals of the women's Pan American Cup with a dominant victory over Peru as the pool phase concluded in Santiago.

World number one Ashleigh Barty continued the home challenge in the Australian Open women’s singles by overcoming Amanda Anisimova in the fourth round, while men’s third seed Alexander Zverev suffered defeat in Melbourne.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reported 72 positive COVID-19 tests in China during the pre-Games period from January 4 to 22.

Commonwealth Games Wales has confirmed the appointment of Matt Cosgrove as its head of operations in the build-up to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Olympic champion Natalie Geisenberger secured the fifth European Championship title of her career with victory in St Moritz, as Julia Taubitz secured the overall Luge World Cup title.

A letter of intent has been signed by Poland’s Minister of Sport and Tourism, Kamil Bortniczuk, confirming support for the 2023 European Games in Kraków and Małopolska.

The International University Sports Federation (FISU) flag has been raised at a ceremony in Lake Placid as the village prepares to host the 2023 FISU World University Games.