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IBA agrees to set up Professional Boxing Committee

IBA agrees to set up Professional Boxing Committee

A minimum of seven members are sought, including at least one active or former boxer or trainer with experience in both amateur and professional boxing. The aim is to improve Champions' Nights, monitor rules and study projects with continental promoters.




Cricket World Cup South Africa 2027: Eight venues confirmed

Cricket World Cup South Africa 2027: Eight venues confirmed

As well as South Africa, matches will also be played in Zimbabwe and Namibia, the tournament's co-hosts. The venues were also used for the 2003 World Cup, with Johannesburg's Wanderers Stadium being the largest, with a capacity of 30,000 for the October-November 2027 tournament.




Tyson Fury, five weeks away from facing Usyk: "Size matters"

Tyson Fury, five weeks away from facing Usyk: "Size matters"

Speaking at a press conference in his home town where he is training for a unified heavyweight title fight, the British boxer insisted there was "nothing personal" between him and his opponent, Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk. The fight, which takes place in Saudi Arabia on 18 May, was postponed due to a cut on Fury's face in the build-up.


Turkmenistan's FK Arkadag unstoppable

Turkmenistan's FK Arkadag unstoppable

Founded in 2023, they haven't lost a single match. They have 36 domestic victories to their name. They won the league and cup double in their debut season. Later this year, they'll take the biggest step in their short history. They'll be competing in the AFC Champions League 2, the equivalent of the Europa League.


Bach and Margaritis support politicisation of sport in prank video call

Bach and Margaritis support politicisation of sport in prank video call

The President of the IOC and the Vice-President of the European Commission, responsible for promoting the European way of life, fall into a trap when they are recorded talking to a supposed African leader. Both leaders end up praying to non-existent gods to make it happen with the to persuade the African Union not to take part in the Friendship Games.


Launch of the School Sport Australia Games

Launch of the School Sport Australia Games

The inaugural event will take place from 27 July to 3 August 2024. It will attract more than 4,000 participants and spectators. The Gold Coast will host five days of competition in Australian football, basketball, hockey, netball, softball and swimming. The sporting program is designed to expand opportunities for young people.



New partnership to promote Teqball across Europe

New partnership to promote Teqball across Europe

A major boost for the promotion of Teqball will be the agreement between the European Multisport Club Association (EMCA) and the International Federation of Teqball (FITEQ) to spearhead the growth of Teqball across Europe. The roadmap includes the creation of a new league of at least eight teams.