Tokyo 2020 confirm Torch Relay schedule and start date
Tokyo 2020 has confirmed the Torch Relay for the postponed Olympic Games will start in Fukushima on March 25.
Durban awarded 2023 World Table Tennis Championships
Durban has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2023 World Table Tennis Championships after comfortably seeing off a rival bid from Düsseldorf at the International Table Tennis Federation's (ITTF) virtual Annual General Meeting.
UIPM cancels Modern Pentathlon World Championships in Cancún
The 2020 Modern Pentathlon World Championships in Cancún have been cancelled due to the continued uncertainties caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Exclusive: CEV Presidential candidate Pevkur criticises decision for in-person Congress
Presidential candidate for the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV), Hanno Pavkur, has criticised the governing body for its decision to keep the CEV Congress in person despite the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling it a "huge risk".
Tokyo 2020 collects enough plastic bottles to create recyclable podiums
The organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics have announced that enough plastic has been collected to create recyclable podiums for the Games.
International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation budgets more than $700,000 for COVID-19 in current financial year
The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) plans to earmark nearly 20 per cent of projected receipts during its 2020-2021 financial year for coronavirus-related expenses.
Badminton chief makes Government plea with All England Open under threat
Badminton England's chief executive Adrian Christy has called for financial support from the United Kingdom Government after the latest measures to battle COVID-19 put the All England Open Badminton Championships under threat.
American Jewish Committee and former intelligence chief join calls for Iranian Olympic ban
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the former United States acting director of national intelligence have joined calls to ban Iran from the Olympics after the execution of wrestling champion Navid Afkari.
Bulgarian weightlifter provisionally suspended after testing positive for banned substance
Bulgaria's Todor Yordanow has been provisionally suspended by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) after testing positive for a banned substance.
Teqball launched in Beijing as FITEQ partners with Olympic City Development Association
Teqball has been officially launched in Beijing at an event attended by more than 1,000 people in the Chinese capital.
World Karate Federation President delighted after sport keeps European Games place
World Karate Federation (WKF) President Antonio Espinós has claimed the sport will be a "remarkable asset" to the European Games after keeping its place on the programme.
French Open players with COVID-19 proof will not be thrown out, report claims
Players at the French Open with medical documents confirming they have tested positive for COVID-19 before the Grand Slam began are not in danger of being thrown out of the tournament, according to reports.
McClean becomes latest coach to leave Irish Athletic Boxing Association
The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) has parted ways with another coach in the build-up to the rearranged Tokyo 2020 Olympics, after Billy McClean left the organisation.
Commonwealth Games England unveil campaign video following coronavirus lockdown
Commonwealth Games England (CGE) has unveiled a campaign video documenting the experience of athletes during the coronavirus-enforced lockdown in the country.
Brazilian baseball and softball seasons cancelled due to COVID-19
The Brazilian Baseball and Softball Confederation (CBBS) has announced the cancellation of every tournament in the country in 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
