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ROC President Pozdnyakov claims Russian athletes should be honoured to fight in war against Ukraine

ROC President Pozdnyakov claims Russian athletes should be honoured to fight in war against Ukraine President of the Russian Olympic Committee Stanislav Pozdnyakov has stated that the country's athletes should be honoured to fight in the war against Ukraine after Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilisation of troops.
 

War in Ukraine


IJF bans Russians and Belarusians from its events outright until January 2023

IJF bans Russians and Belarusians from its events outright until January 2023 The International Judo Federation Executive Committee has banned Russian and Belarusian athletes from its global events until January 2023.

Football: Lewandowski vows to "carry the colours" of Ukraine at World Cup after Shevchenko meeting

Football: Russia call for UEFA ban of Ukraine coach for saying he would fight against invasion

 

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Governing bodies


Indian Supreme Court appoints Rao to amend IOA Constitution

Indian Supreme Court appoints Rao to amend IOA Constitution  Former apex court judge Justice L. Nageswara Rao has been appointed by the Supreme Court of India to amend the Constitution of the Indian Olympic Association.

Cycling: UCI Congress awards 2027 Cycling World Championships to Haute-Savoie

Bowling: Exclusive: International Bowling Federation future in doubt after cancellation of Extraordinary General Meeting

IOC: Bach continues Middle East tour as he is welcomed by Jordan Olympic Committee

Anti-doping: Sport Integrity Australia reports zero cases of athletes testing positive for banned supplements

Football: Football Australia appoints former FIFA official Mallam as general counsel

 

Paris 2024


Special hexagonal commemorative coin struck for Paris 2024

Special hexagonal commemorative coin struck for Paris 2024 

Paris 2024 chief executive Étienne Thobois has welcomed the minting of a special €10 hexagonal silver commemorative coin as a symbol of French "know how".

Weightlifting: International Weightlifting Federation names ZKC as official sole supplier for Paris 2024

Ambassadors: Bridgestone enlists quintet of French athletes as Paris 2024 ambassadors

Hockey: Renovation continues on Paris 2024 hockey venue used at Olympics century ago

 

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Pacific Games


Indonesia's Foreign Minister hands over Pacific Games venue to Solomon Islands

Indonesia's Foreign Minister hands over Pacific Games venue to Solomon Islands Indonesia's Foreign Minister has taken part in a handover ceremony at the Friendship Hall, a multi-purpose sports venue funded by Indonesia and built for the Pacific Games.

New initiative: New sports scheme to help Solomon Islands performance at 2023 Pacific Games launches

Politics: Chinese Foreign Minister hails Solomon Islands as nations prepare for 2023 Pacific Games

 

Commonwealth Games


Birmingham 2022's Raging Bull leaves Centenary Square, "advanced talks" for permanent home underway

Birmingham 2022's Raging Bull leaves Centenary Square,  The Raging Bull that proved a major hit with visitors to Birmingham during the Commonwealth Games has left its Centenary Square home, although "advanced discussions" are underway on finding it a permanent home.

Sports programme: Seven sports to feature at 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago

Canoeing: ICF wants ocean and outrigger canoeing at 2026 Commonwealth Games in Victoria

Cricket: Nitschke appointed Australian women's cricket head coach after Birmingham 2022 gold

Politics: Huddleston leaves post as UK Sports Minster after successful Commonwealth Games

 

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Brisbane 2032


Queensland not on three-state shortlist for Hockey Australia high-performance unit

Queensland not on three-state shortlist for Hockey Australia high-performance unit The Hockey Australia Centre of Excellence will not be moving near Brisbane - host of the 2032 Olympic Games - after Hockey Queensland was left off a shortlist of three state bodies bidding to house the high-performance unit.

Preparations: Fifth group begins AIS elevate coach programme in Gold Coast as Brisbane 2032 preparations gain pace

Gala: Swiss Sports Aid Foundation gala to focus on starting Brisbane 2032 journey

 

Today's blog


Sarah Winckless: Hard work and miles were what was going to make the champion rower, not some supplement or dubious drug

Sarah Winckless: Hard work and miles were what was going to make the champion rower, not some supplement or dubious drug My drive has always been to achieve all you can - sometimes against the odds. I tested positive for the genetic mutation that gives Huntington’s disease in my twenties, so I know I’m likely to get ill from that at some point.
 

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FISU World Cup Combat Sports


FISU holds sambo team event for athletes for friendly competition

FISU holds sambo team event for athletes for friendly competition Friendly competition has been promoted between the nations of Turkey and Ukraine on the second day of competition at the International University Sports Federation World Cup Combat Sports, leading to an impromptu team event.

Sambo: Ukraine end sambo with six golds at FISU World Cup Combat Sports

Picture gallery: Sambo ends as wushu golds continue at FISU World Cup Combat Sports

 

Summer Olympic sports


Holders United States get off to winning start at FIBA Women's World Cup

Holders United States get off to winning start at FIBA Women’s World Cup Holders United States started with a win on the opening day of the International Basketball Federation Women's World Cup in Sydney, Australia.

Rowing: Olympic champions Rodini and Cesarini miss out on final at World Rowing Championships

Volleyball: Serbia set for title defence at Women's World Volleyball Championship

Tennis: Federer's farewell match headlines opening day of Laver Cup

Surfing: Yang sets national record at ISA World Surfing Games

 

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Paralympic Games


Athlete engagement prioritised at first in-person IPC Athletes' Council meeting

Athlete engagement prioritised at first in-person IPC Athletes' Council meeting The members of the International Paralympic Committee Athletes' Council, elected at Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022, met in-person for the first time at the IPC headquarters in Bonn.

Athletics: World Para Athletics 2023 Grand Prix season set to start in Africa

Wheelchair handball: Hosts Egypt start strong at first IHF Four-a-Side Wheelchair Handball World Championship

 

Non-Olympic sports


Weber leads the charge at FEI Driving World Championships

Weber leads the charge at FEI Driving World Championships The United States' Chester Weber topped the individual standings at the end of the first day of the International Equestrian Federation Driving World Championships in Pratoni del Vivaro.

Karate: Espinós welcomes EKF secretary general to discuss developments in karate

Cricket: England announced as host for next two International Cricket Council World Test Championship Finals

 

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