International Sambo Federation (FIAS) President Vasily Shestakov has said the world governing body is a "bit bemused" as to why it has not been granted recognition by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and has hinted his belief that the ongoing controversy surrounding Russia could be jeopardising the sport's chances.

French world squash number one Gregory Gaultier has withdrawn from this week's Oracle NetSuite Open in San Francisco due to an ankle injury.

Defending champions England enjoyed a winning start as the European Bowls Team Championships began in Jersey today.

International Sambo Federation (FIAS) President Vasily Shestakov has hailed the sport's inclusion on the programme for the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang, describing the decision of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) as a historic one.

Swiss town Neuchâtel has been awarded the hosting rights to the 2019 Women’s World Floorball Championships (WFC).

Netball New Zealand (NNZ) has launched a five-year project with four other Pacific countries to strengthen and enhance the development of the sport within the region.

England will be hoping to win a third consecutive overall gold medal when the 11th European Bowls Team Championships begin in Jersey tomorrow.

Wales Rugby League (WRL) is offering opportunities for three volunteers to travel with the country’s team to the 2018 Commonwealth Championship in Australian town Redcliffe.

The main draw for the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Qatar Classic has been released, with the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex set to play host to intriguing first round fixtures.

West Indies’ Kraigg Brathwaite has been given permission to continue bowling in international cricket after the sport's world governing body confirmed the off-spinner’s action has been found to be legal.

The Rugby League European Federation (RLEF) held a level two coaches course at Sport Wales' headquarters in Cardiff.

International Sambo Federation (FIAS) Athletes' Commission member Laure Fournier has said it is an honour to have followed in the footsteps of Russia's Fedor Emelianenko, one of the sport's biggest stars, in becoming a Peace and Sport Champion for Peace.

Bodybuilders have been gathering in Barcelona for the seventh edition of the Arnold Classic Europe Amateur. 

Pakistan will host professional squash tournaments for the first time since January when the Pakistan Open Men's Squash Championship and the Chief of the Air Staff International Women Squash Championship take place later this year.