World Archery has re-elected Uğur Erdener as its President, after he stood unopposed today at the World Archery Congress in Yankton in the United States.

The Olympic Flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is set to begin its journey from Ancient Olympia, watched only by officials and guests due to the "dangers posed by COVID-19".

Plans for the 2021 Tokyo Marathon have been put on hold due to COVID-19, as the Japanese capital remains in a state of emergency with just a month to go.

The International Biathlon Union (IBU) has confirmed the 2021-2022 season is to go ahead as scheduled, but has encouraged athletes and staff to get vaccinated by creating incentives for those who have received doses against COVID-19.

The German and Portuguese Football Associations have warned staging the FIFA World Cup every two years would be harmful to player welfare and could overshadow women's events in statements criticising the controversial proposal.

The National Hockey League (NHL) says close to 100 per cent of players are fully vaccinated prior to the start of the upcoming season.

Brazil has emerged as the second bidder to replace Japan as the host nation for this year's FIFA Club World Cup.

Austrian heating manufacturer Hargassner has become a main sponsor of the International Luge Federation (FIL) World Cup.

After Slovenia dumped hosts Poland out of the men's European Volleyball Confederation EuroVolley 2021 in a titanic two-and-a-half-hour clash to secure their place in the final, Italy defeated defending champions Serbia to set up a fascinating final.

Three Lithuanian teams advanced to the quarter-finals of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 World Tour Prague Masters after strong performances on the opening day.

Britain's John Gimson and Anna Burnet are still top of the Nacra 17 standings with a day to go at the European Championships in Thessaloniki in Greece, despite their lead being shortened.

United States’ Natalia Grossman was crowned women’s bouldering champion at the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) World Championships in Moscow today.

Germany's Tim Hellwig won a sensational sprint finish to claim victory in the 2021 Hamburg Wasser World Triathlon Championship Series, as the first six finishers all crossed the line within six seconds of one another.

With just two stages remaining, France's Olivier Robert won the Longines Global Champions (GC) Tour Grand Prix of Italy - the second event staged in Rome this season - to move into a joint lead with Britain's Ben Maher.