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Recent articles by Raúl


Canoeing: Garioud and Barreras Champions

Canoeing: Garioud and Barreras Champions

Frenchman Noic Garioud clinched his second world title in this year's competition, while Spanish athlete Esperanza Barreras successfully defended her crown, putting the spotlight on long-distance races at the International Canoe Federation's Stand Up Paddling World Championship.


Football in Times of War

Football in Times of War

At a World Jewish Congress (WJC) event in Budapest, the president of the Israel Football Association highlighted the team's resilience during the Israel-Hamas conflict and the potential use of football and sport as sources of hope and unity.


The Para Pan American Games Santiago 2023 Have Begun

The Para Pan American Games Santiago 2023 Have Begun

Yesterday marked the official commencement of the VII Para Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. The National Stadium of Chile was adorned for the occasion, and with an emotional celebration featuring cultural performances and protocol acts, the most significant event in four years for the entire American continent kicked off.



Mountain Runner: 9-Year Suspension

Mountain Runner: 9-Year Suspension

Swiss mountain runner Stéphanie Perriard, already suspended for three years for using of prohibited substances, has been given an additional six-year ban for falsification by Swiss Sport Integrity.


FISU General Assembly in Geneva

FISU General Assembly in Geneva

The International University Sports Federation (FISU) is currently conducting its 38th General Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, with 164 member associations from around the world invited to the most significant meeting of the year.


Canoeing: Significant evolution at the World Championship

Canoeing: Significant evolution at the World Championship


During the presentation of the World Championship in Thailand, Mr. Thomas Konietzko, President of the International Canoe Federation (ICF), expressed gratitude for the continuous evolution of the sport, evident in the increase from 145 to 1000 participants in just 4 years at the premier global event.


Rugby: Baddeley is now eligible to play

Rugby: Baddeley is now eligible to play

The United Kingdom Anti-Doping Agency (UKAD) has confirmed that rugby league player Taylor Baddeley has received a one-month suspension from all sports following an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV), which has already been served.