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Tokyo announced as host of 2025 World Athletics Championships

Tokyo announced as host of 2025 World Athletics Championships Tokyo in Japan has been announced as the host of the 2025 World Athletics Championships, with competition set to take place at the Olympic Stadium.
 

Paris 2024


IOC Coordination Commission chair Beckers reiterates confidence in organisers of Paris 2024

IOC Coordination Commission chair Beckers reiterates confidence in organisers of Paris 2024 Pierre-Olivier Beckers, chair of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, claimed they are 100 per cent behind the French organisers.

Basketball: Stade Pierre-Mauroy chosen by Paris 2024 as basketball venue

Aquatics: February dates announced for 2024 FINA World Championships in Doha

Paris 2024: Paris 2024 launches programme aiming to teach 5,000 children to swim in 2022

 

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Sport in crisis


Exclusive: Van der Vorst insists IBA Extraordinary Congress needs to be "close and open" to IOC

Exclusive: Van der Vorst insists IBA Extraordinary Congress needs to be  International Boxing Association (IBA) Presidential hopeful Boris van der Vorst has reiterated his belief that the pivotal Extraordinary Congress should be staged in Lausanne, dismissing concerns about obtaining visas and arguing that "we need to be close and open to the" International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Weightlifting: IWF’s "new chapter" features more dope testing and a focus on finances

Gold Coast 2018: Charges dropped against official accused of sexual assault at Gold Coast 2018

 

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War in Ukraine


Russian Ice Hockey Federation considers CAS appeal against IIHF ban

Russian Ice Hockey Federation considers CAS appeal against IIHF ban The Russian Ice Hockey Federation (FHR) is considering an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the suspension of its national teams from International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) events.

Basketball: Russian basketball figures support Griner in latest court hearing

Athletics: RusAF suspension set to be discussed by World Athletics Council prior to World Championships

 

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Governing bodies


Seoul to host 2022 WDSF World Championship Breaking in October

Seoul to host 2022 WDSF World Championship Breaking in October  The World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has confirmed that Seoul in South Korea will be hosting the 2022 WDSF World Championship Breaking from October 21 to October 22.

Baseball and Softball: WBSC President hails Tokyo 2020 legacy as one-year anniversary nears

Table Tennis: International Table Tennis Federation names Bosi and Burton as senior advisors

 

Birmingham 2022


Commonwealth Games Queen's Baton Relay swims with the sharks on journey north

Commonwealth Games Queen's Baton Relay swims with the sharks on journey north 

The bearers of the Queen’s Baton have swam with sharks, travelled by lifeboat and speedboat and taken it down water slides as the Relay reached Sunderland in the north east of England with only 14 days until the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games are scheduled to open.

Birmingham 2022: Train drivers set to go on strike during Commonwealth Games

Birmingham 2022: Perry Barr container park plans not ready for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Birmingham 2022: Royal Mail unveils commemorative stamps for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

 

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World Games


IOC President Bach meets athletes during visit to World Games

IOC President Bach meets athletes during visit to World Games International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach met athletes and watched some of the sports during a visit to the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Alabama.

Birmingham 2022: Hosts US claim women's softball title at Birmingham 2022 World Games

Birmingham 2022: More than 400 Birmingham 2022 World Games-related patients receive medical treatment

Inside the Photos: Longoria and Andrés win racquetball golds at Birmingham 2022 World Games

 

World Athletics Championships


Omanyala onto last-minute flight to Oregon22 but visa issue blocks team-mate

Omanyala onto last-minute flight to Oregon22 but visa issue blocks team-mate Ferdinand Omanyala, Africa’s fastest 100 metres runner, is due to arrive in time - just - to compete at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 after overcoming visa hold-ups.

Athletics: Huge talents ready to roll at Oregon22 - but will wave cross United States?

Athletics: Hosts of 2024 and 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships announced

 

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Today's blog


Philip Barker: It is 70 years since Avery Brundage was elected as IOC President

Philip Barker: It is 70 years since Avery Brundage was elected as IOC President 

It was 70 years ago this week in Helsinki that the members of the International Olympic Committee made a decision destined to have lasting repercussions for the Movement.

 

Summer Olympic sports


Pidcock makes history with stage 12 victory as Vingegaard holds onto Tour de France lead

Pidcock makes history with stage 12 victory as Vingegaard holds onto Tour de France lead Britain’s Thomas Pidcock has become the youngest winner of a Tour de France stage on Alpe d’Huez after cycling to victory on stage 12 as Jonas Vingegaard held on to his overall lead.

Shooting: South Korea add two further team golds at home ISSF World Cup in Changwon

Judo: Olympic and world champions to compete for honours at IJF Grand Prix in Zagreb

Football: Thailand clinch last semi-final berth at AFF Women's Championship

 

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Summer Olympic sports


Young fends off McIlroy to hold two-shot lead at 150th Open Golf Championship

Young fends off McIlroy to hold two-shot lead at 150th Open Golf Championship Cameron Young earned a two-shot lead over Rory McIlroy at the top of the leaderboard following the opening round of The 150th Open Golf Championship at St Andrews in Scotland.

Football: France progress as Italy keep dream alive at UEFA Women’s Euro 2022

Taekwondo: Hosts Rwanda enjoy success on second day of African Taekwondo Championships

Football: Nigeria and South Africa earn narrow wins to reach Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals

 

Non-Olympic sports


World Snooker set to hold groundbreaking World Mixed Doubles tournament

World Snooker set to hold groundbreaking World Mixed Doubles tournament World Snooker has announced it is planning to hold a groundbreaking World Mixed Doubles tournament, with eight top men’s and women’s players set to team up for the event.

Squash: World Squash Federation and SquashLevels partner to deliver official ratings system

Non-Olympic Sports: England claim overall title at European Bowls Championships

 

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