Alex Bell Desk Editor

Alex Bell was the editor-in-chief of the 2018 Commonwealth Games News Service in the Gold Coast. Before that, he was an award-winning magazine and newspaper chief sub-editor for News International, Bauer, NZME and others. He was also a sports writer for newshub.co.nz, specialising in football, cricket, boxing, rugby, tennis, golf and athletics. Alex has also worked as a television producer.

Kraft and Geiger continue FIS Ski Jumping World Cup battle in Sapporo

The International Ski Federation (FIS) Ski Jumping World Cup moves to Sapporo, Japan, this weekend, with Stefan Kraft looking to repeat his outstanding performance from last season.

New Zealand eye three in a row at Sydney World Rugby Sevens Series

New Zealand will be seeking a hat-trick of titles at the fourth tournament of the men's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Sydney this weekend.

Japan fire, while Aussie Spirt are broken at softball's Asia Pacific Cup

Japan are continuing to dominate softball's Asia Pacific Cup in Blacktown, Sydney, registering two more wins on the second day of competition.

Creative ideas wanted for Chengdu 2021 World University Games Ceremonies

Organisers of the Chengdu 2021 Summer World University Games are seeking creative copywriting concepts for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

IPC and Nippon Foundation unite to fight leprosy discrimination

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC), in collaboration with with the Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe, has joined the Nippon Foundation to launch a global appeal for the elimination of leprosy discrimination.

New online platform for British Olympic and Paralympic sport

An initiative to develop an over-the-top (OTT) broadcast platform for British Olympic and Paralympic sports has been announced by UK Sport, the British Olympic Association and British Paralympic Association.

Birmingham 2022 drive for BAME businesses introduced

A new initiative to support Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority-owned (BAME) businesses in bidding for and securing contracts for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham has been launched.

Tokyo National Museum considers change to Olympic Games opening hours

Tokyo National Museum is thinking about extending its opening hours during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games to take advantage of additional tourism.

Argentina continue to impress at CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament

Argentina have cruised through Group A of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) Pre-Olympic Tournament unbeaten, defeating Venezuela 4-1.

EUSA sign Memorandum of Understanding with ParaVolley Europe

The European University Sports Association (EUSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ParaVolley Europe, with an objective of inclusion for all participants.

South Africa spun out of ICC Under-19 World Cup Super League by Bangladesh

Hosts South Africa were left in a spin in their International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 World Cup Super League quarter-final, soundly beaten by Bangladesh.

Friedrich on verge of four-man bob title at IBSF World Cup in St Moritz

The overall winner of the four-man bob is set to be decided at the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) in St Moritz, which starts tomorrow.

Paris Mayor seeks cycle-friendly city in time for 2024 Olympics

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo is pledging to make every street "cycle-friendly by 2024" if she is re-elected in March.

Olympic snowboarder Kokubo gets suspended jail term for cannabis smuggling

Former Japanese Olympic snowboarder Kazuhiro Kokubo has been sentenced to three years in prison, suspended for four years, for smuggling cannabis from the United States.

World Rugby committed to exploring global competition model

World Rugby is focusing on delivering a meaningful competition model for unions outside of the Six Nations and Rugby Championship.

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Fact of the day

When British skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the Olympic gold medal in ice dance at Sarajevo 1984 with 12 perfect 6.0s from every judge, for their interpretation of Maurice Ravel's Boléro, an important member of their team was singer-actor Michael Crawford. Crawford, who had played Frank Spencer in British sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and the title role in the musical The Phantom of the Opera, had become a mentor to the pair in 1981 and went on to help them create their Olympic routine. Crawford said he “taught them how to act". He was present with their trainer Betty Callaway at the ringside at Sarajevo as they created one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history.

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