Asian Beach Games in Sanya rescheduled for April 2021
This year's Asian Beach Games in Sanya have been rescheduled for April of 2021.
More than 60 per cent of Tokyo 2020 volunteers worried about coronavirus, survey reveals
More than 60 per cent of volunteers registered for next year's Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have stated their concerns about how anti-coronavirus measures will be implemented, according to a recent survey by organisers.
IWF to establish revamped Anti-Doping Commission after dismissing members
A new Anti-Doping Commission (ADC) is to be established by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) after the organisation dismissed previous members of the body and axed its Clean Sport Commission.
Lukashenko re-election as Belarus President met with protests across country
Thousands of protesters flocked to Minsk after longstanding incumbent Alexander Lukashenko secured a landslide victory in a rare contested Presidential election in Belarus.
Anti-Olympic artists display protest pieces at Tokyo gallery near new stadium
Anti-Olympic artists have showcased their work in a gallery near the new Tokyo 2020 Olympic Stadium, in protest at the city's hosting of the Games.
International Judo Federation joins Sports for Climate Action Initiative
The International Judo Federation (IJF) has announced it has joined the United Nations Sports for Climate Action Initiative, having signed the Sports for Climate Action Framework.
Mandatory pre-event testing among ITTF recommendations for international events
Pre-tournament testing for all those involved in International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) events has been made mandatory under COVID-19 recommendations published by the worldwide governing body.
Grand Slam Board director Babcock to retire at end of 2020
Bill Babcock, the director of the Board which represents all four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, is retiring at the end of this year.
Chengdu 2021 announces new partnerships in Guangzhou
The organisers of the Chengdu 2021 International University Sports Federation (FISU) Summer World University Games has unveiled new partnerships, this time in the city of Guangzhou.
First modern pentathlon virtual laser shooting qualifiers end ahead of finals
The world's first virtual laser shooting competition has ended, whittling down the top 32 athletes who will now compete in the International Modern Pentathlon Union's (UIPM) Laser All Stars Finals.
Canadian karateka Campbell taking positives from Tokyo 2020 postponement
Canadian karateka Kate Campbell has said she sees the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games as an advantage and welcomed the additional preparation time resulting from the one-year delay to the event.
ICF announces series of free webinars for coaches and athletes
The International Canoe Federation (ICF) has announced that it will host a series of free online seminars in its latest bid to develop coaches and athletes.
New strategy for baseball and softball in the United Kingdom announced
BaseballSoftballUK has announced a new strategic plan for the sports in the United Kingdom, with the main aim of increasing participation.
NCAA Board of Governors asks sports to safeguard scholarships and eligibility
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Board of Governors has asked its sports and divisions to safeguard student-athlete well-being through its scholarships and eligibility criteria before August 21.
Ukraine's boxing world champion Khyzhniak wins AIBA 2020 "Best in Boxing" prize
The Ukrainian Boxing Federation has awarded its International Boxing Association (AIBA) 2020 men's "Best in Boxing" prize to its world champion Oleksandr Khyzhniak.
