Kenyan veteran Eliud Kipchoge has promised a "beautiful" race during Sunday's (April 22) Virgin Money London Marathon, despite a warning from organisers that the event is likely to be the hottest on record.
Canada’s world champion curler Rod Hunter, who died earlier this year aged 74, will be honoured this Saturday by a celebration of his life in the rink where he threw so many rocks.
The International Sambo Federation (FIAS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International School Sport Federation (ISF) at the SportAccord Summit here.
USA Luge chief executive Jim Leahy and coach Bill Tavares have both committed to working with the organisation through to the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing.
German luge star Tatjana Hüfner has decided to extend her career for at least another year after the disappointing of fourth place at this year's Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang.
Athletes who criticised the Korea Ski Association (KSA) for their selection process prior to the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang could face punishment after the governing body launched an investigation into their conduct.
World number one Rafael Nadal raced past Slovenia's Aljaž Bedene to reach the third round of the Monte Carlo Masters in Monaco today.
Spain's Alejandro Valverde’s hopes of winning a fifth consecutive title in La Fleche Wallone were denied today as he had to settle for second behind France's 25-year-old Julian Alaphilippe, who earned the biggest win of his career in securing the first French victory in the Ardennes one-day classic for 21 years.
Jesse-Jane McParland is a 12-year-old from Ireland who has become an unlikely star in the kickboxing world after her YouTube videos attracted 500 million views.
The United States, winners of seven of the last nine International Ice Hockey Federation’s U18 World Championship titles, are confident they will defend their title in the latest edition of the event gets underway in Russia tomorrow.
Ghana maintained their pre-eminence in the World T20 Africa Qualifier A as they inflicted an expected defeat on bottom side Gambia to maintain their 100 per cent record with just two rounds remaining in Lagos.
World Sailing has invited countries to bid for the inaugural Offshore World Championship after the governing body confirmed the first edition of the event will be held in 2019.
Kenyan boxer Brian Agina has gone missing in Australia following the conclusion of the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, officials have confirmed.
FIFA Council member Constant Omari has been arrested on suspicion of corruption relating to his role as the head of the DR Congo Football Association (FECOFA).
International Tennis Federation (ITF) President David Haggerty revealed here today he is excited to see the support for the proposed revamp of the Davis Cup.
The first Winter Paralympic Games were held in Örnsköldsvik in Sweden in 1976. The disabilities included were blindness and amputees. A total of 16 countries took part with 53 athletes. Events were held in Alpine and Nordic skiing for amputee and visually impaired athletes and a demonstration event in ice sledge racing. West Germany finished top of the overall medals. They won a total of 28 medals, including 10 gold. The event was originally known as the 1st Winter Olympic Games for the Disabled.
British Olympic Association - Team GB Chief Medical Officer - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Provide the highest quality medical support to all athletes for the duration of the Youth Olympic Games (including preparation, Games-time and post-competition phases). This includes the planning and prioritisation of medical/physio attendance at the Games.
Patrick Baumann is halfway through a four-year Presidency of GAISF and has already become one the most trusted administrators in sport. Nick Butler finds out more about his priorities and ambitions.
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