Judit Polgar named honorary vice-president of International Chess Federation
The World Chess Federation (FIDE) has named grandmaster Judit Polgar as their honourary vice-president.
Non-Olympic Sports
Federation of International Lacrosse appoint Seibel as new chief brand and communications officer
The Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) has announced the appointment of Olympic expert Darryl Seibel as their new chief brand and communications officer.
FIAS President Shestakov admits gaining Olympic place will be "difficult" but will continue to try to develop sport
International Sambo Federation (FIAS) President Vasily Shestakov has said it will be "difficult" for the sport to gain a spot on the Olympic programme, but that chances to achieve that goal still remain.
FAI World Air Games in Turkey pushed back two years to 2022
The 2020 World Air Games in Turkey has been moved back two years to September 2022, the World Air Sports Federation (FAI) and the Turkish Aeronautical Association (THK) have announced.
England Netball announce new coaching and officiating strategies
England Netball have released new coaching and officiating strategies following “extensive research and consultation across the netball and sporting landscape".
Leicestershire chief executive Khan appointed managing director at Pakistan Cricket Board
Leicestershire County Cricket Club chief executive Wasim Khan has been named managing director of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Gold Coast to host WFDF 2020 World Masters Ultimate Championships
Gold Coast in Australia has been chosen to host the World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) 2020 World Masters Ultimate Championships.
International Floorball Federation approves shorter matches and new European Championships
The International Floorball Federation (IFF) has approved several changes to game and competition formats on a trial basis.
Gawad back on top as he beats world number two and compatriot Farag at Black Ball Squash Open in Cairo
Egypt’s Karim Abdel Gawad is the 2018 Black Ball Squash Open champion after he defeated compatriot and world number two Ali Farag in the final at the Black Ball Sporting Club in Cairo.
Finland defend Men’s Floorball World Championships title in front of record crowd in Prague
Finland completed the defence of their title at the Men’s World Floorball Championships in Prague with a 6-3 win over Sweden in front of 16,276 fans in the 02 Arena - a tournament record.
United States could quit international powerlifting after being told 171 doping suspensions are "invalid"
USA Powerlifting has been effectively been told that 171 of its doping suspensions are invalid and has been ordered to restructure its anti-doping programme by the sport’s global governing body, the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF).
World Ladies Billiards and Snooker re-brands as World Women's Snooker
World Ladies Billiards and Snooker has rebranded as World Women's Snooker (WWS) as the organisation continues to develop its strategy.
Farag to play Gawad in all-Egyptian final at Black Ball Squash Open in Cairo
Egypt's Ali Farag will play compatriot Karim Abdel Gawad in the final of the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Black Ball Squash Open in Cairo tomorrow.
Sweden and Finland reach Men's Floorball World Championships final
Sweden and Finland will contest the Men's Floorball World Championships final for the sixth consecutive edition after both countries won their semi-final ties today.
IFBB President holds talks on growing sports in Oceania
International Federation of Fitness and Bodybuilding (IFBB) President Rafael Santonja met with officials from Oceania to discuss how to grow the sports in the region.
