The President of the International Fencing Federation (FIE), Alisher Usmanov, has been named on a list of individuals jailed Russia politician Alexei Navalny wants Western Governments to sanction.
The new President of Germany’s Weightlifting Federation (BVDG) is standing against Intarat Yodbangtoey of Thailand for one of the most senior roles in the sport.
The Japan Tourism Agency has reported an 87.1 per cent drop in foreign visitors to the country in 2020, primarily due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Two more Australian Open players have tested positive for coronavirus to take the number of cases linked to the Grand Slam to 10.
International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) President René Fasel has suggested Belarus will receive financial compensation after the country was stripped of co-hosting the Men's World Championship.
Canada Basketball has been fined CHF160,000 (£131,000/$179,000/€148,000) for failing to participate in the second window of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) AmeriCup qualifiers in November.
Sumaid Khalidov has joined the European Boxing Confederation (EUBC) Executive Committee to fill the space left by Umar Kremlev after his election as International Boxing Association (AIBA) President.
No spectators will be permitted at the International Ski Federation (FIS) Alpine and Nordic World Ski Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo and Oberstdorf respectively in response the coronavirus pandemic, it has been confirmed.
The Football Association (FA) is to "consider next steps" for the British Olympic women's football team in March after Phil Neville's departure to Inter Miami left the managerial role vacant.
Councillors in Kraków have pledged to support the establishment of Poland’s first refuge hostel for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people in a bid to combat discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
This year's International University Sports Federation (FISU) Volunteer Leaders Academy is to take place both online and onsite.
Denmark’s Jakob Fuglsang has expressed an aim to end his career at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The Peruvian Taekwondo Federation (FDPTKD) has a new President, Juan Fernando Roman Tejada.
The Japan Sambo Championships and Russian President's Cup have been postponed until July 25, when the Olympics are due to be underway, because of coronavirus concerns.
Frenchman Jean-Claude Goudon was crowned Virtual Vendée Globe champion after coming out on top in a race that went down to the wire.
Canadian show jumper Ian Millar holds the record for the most Olympic appearances by an athlete in any sport. When he competed at London 2012 at the age of 65 it was the tenth time he had competed in the Games since making his debut 30 years earlier at Munich 1972. He had won his only Olympic medal at Beijing 2008 when he was part of Canada’s team that took silver in the team jumping event. Millar won a gold medal in the Pan American Games team jumping event at Toronto 2015. He announced his retirement in 2019.
International Paralympic Committee - Paralympic Games Brand Manager - Bonn, Germany
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) offers the position of a full-time Paralympic Games Brand Manager (f/m/x) in an international and multicultural team at the IPC Headquarters in Bonn, Germany, starting in early 2021. The IPC is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement. We supervise the organisation of the Paralympic Games and Paralympic Winter Games and serve as International Federation for 10 Para sports. The Paralympic Games Brand Manager is accountable to the Head of Brand and Engagement and will be responsible for ensuring the Paralympic brand is represented in a consistent and impactful way at the Paralympic Games.
As the International Ice Hockey Federation prepares to decide whether Belarus remains a co-host of its World Championship later this year, Philip Barker recalls other occasions where human rights has been a key topic in the build-up to a country staging a major sports event.
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