Italy's Planker is first flagbearer named for Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympics
The first national flagbearer to be named for the Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Games is Italian Para-ice hockey player Florian Planker.
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Countdown to Pyeongchang 2018 Games gathers pace with FIS Freeski slopestyle event in Austria
Austrian resort Stubai will see the first of five remaining competitions in the FIS Freeski World Cup competition of the winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
Pyeongchang 2018 padded coat proves far more popular than tickets
A long padded coat designed for wearing at next year's Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang has been in such demand that it has sold out, with customers queuing overnight in South Korea to get their hands on one.
Seoul 5G event showcases system for Pyeongchang 2018
A gathering of more than 400 fifth-generation (5G) network experts in Seoul provided an opportunity for the country's three mobile operators to showcase the system which will be available during next year's Pyeongchang Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games.
Organisers to showcase global talent at glittering Opening and Closing Ceremonies for Gold Coast 2018
A glittering array of cultural talent will take part in the Commonwealth Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies, the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC) have announced.
Volunteers attend training programme ahead of Krasnoyarsk 2019
A training programme for volunteers who will staff the 2019 Winter Universiade in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, has taken place in the nearby city of Norilsk.
FISU President Matytsin visits Hiroshima to discuss university sports projects
Oleg Matytsin, President of the Federation of International University Sport (FISU), has visited the Japanese city of Hiroshima to discuss planning of university sports projects.
Kelly Services to be official supplier of temporary workers at Gold Coast 2018
Kelly Services, a leading provider of recruitment and talent management solutions in Australia, has been appointed as the “Official Temporary Workforce Supplier” to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018).
FIBA Executive Committee announces huge investment in new competition system
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has announced an investment of €30 million (£26.7 million/$35.2 million) in the first cycle of a new competition system, which will last until 2021.
Airbnb signs agreement to handle Pyeongchang 2018 visitor influx
Airbnb Inc has signed an agreement with the Organising Committee of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics to handle the influx of visitors.
Punjab Chief Minister reviews progress on plans for Patiala Sports University
Punjab's Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has been reviewing progress on setting up a Sports University in Patiala and has met the steering committee chaired by honorary International Olympic Committee member.
England Netball partners with LRG Fitness to provide training and workouts
England Netball has announced a partnership with LRG Fitness, an online gym which provides tailored HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and conditioning workouts.
Stora Enso to sponsor 2019 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships
Finnish company Stora Enso have signed a deal with the International Ski Federation (FIS) to sponsor its Nordic World Ski Championships in Seefeld in Austria in 2019.
Belgian Paralympic Committee pays tribute to boccia player who has died at age of 24
The Belgian Paralympic Committee (BPC) has paid tribute to boccia player Kenneth Verwimp, who has died from inflammation of the lungs, aged 24.
Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee hosts Olympic Athlete Seminar
The Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee has hosted its third National Olympic Athlete Seminar, focusing on the Athlete Career Programme.
