Tokyo 2020 chief Mutō says Games to be held "with coronavirus"
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be held next year "with corona", according to the Organising Committee's chief executive Toshirō Mutō.
Levitin set to succeed Kramer as ETTU President after being confirmed as sole candidate
Russia's Igor Levitin is set to succeed Ronald Kramer as European Table Tennis Union (ETTU) President after being confirmed as the sole candidate for the position at the organisation's Congress.
Former Fukushima official critical of claims Tokyo 2020 can show triumph over coronavirus
A politician who served during the Fukushima disaster has criticised claims that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games can show humanity's triumph over coronavirus.
Belarus weightlifter provisionally suspended after positive doping test
Belarus weightlifter Maksim Mudreuski has been provisionally suspended for testing positive for a banned substance, making him the latest from the nation to be caught up in a doping violation.
Howman appointed to chair independent review into Gymnastics New Zealand
Athletics Integrity Unit chair David Howman has been appointed to head an independent review into Gymnastics New Zealand after gymnasts made allegations of psychological and physical abuse.
Kearns to head Australia's bid for 2027 Rugby World Cup
Phil Kearns has been appointed as the executive director of Australia's bid for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
WBSC Athletes' Commission plan coronavirus webinars
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Athletes' Commission is planning to hold a series of webinars as society continues to cope with the coronavirus pandemic.
World Karate Federation launches online accredited coach course
The World Karate Federation (WKF) has launched the online version of its accredited coaching course, giving people a place to become qualified while COVID-19 restrictions continue.
ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating season poised to change to domestic events
The International Skating Union (ISU) has provisionally agreed to host all six legs of the 2020 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating season as domestic events, as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Deguchi aims for Canada's first Olympic judo gold after switch from Japan
World number one Christa Deguchi has spoke of her ambition to win Canada's first Olympic gold medal in judo at the Tokyo 2020 Games, three years after switching allegiance to the nation from Japan.
Schedule revealed for virtual FISU World Forum
International University Sports Federation (FISU) has released the schedule for this year’s FISU World Forum, with 1,500 participants expected to take part in the first online edition of the educational event.
More than 1,000 participate in remote archery festival
More than 1,000 competitors participated in an online archery festival which was organised in Japan and featured international athletes.
AIBA "Best in Boxing" prizes awarded in Moldova
The International Boxing Association's (AIBA) 2020 "Best in Boxing" prizes have been awarded in Moldova.
Colombian Olympic Committee launch new mobile phone app
A dedicated abuse and harassment hotline is among the main features of a new mobile phone application created by the Colombian Olympic Committee (COC).
Refugee taekwondo athlete describes training challenge during pandemic
Refugee taekwondo athlete Ehsan Naghibzadeh has admitted that it was "very hard" to train at the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
