Bhutan Olympic Committee sanctions return of sporting events
Sporting events sanctioned by the Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC) will be able to resume from today as long as they follow COVID-19 protocol.
IMMAF to host second virtual technical seminar week in April
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) has organised a second virtual technical seminar week from April 19 to 23.
Canyon Esports end contract with rider Diegner after Zwift ban for data manipulation
Canyon Esports has confirmed rider Philipp Diegner has had his contract terminated after data irregularities were found by Zwift.
World Lacrosse seeks submissions of interest for Men’s Indoor and Women's Under-20 World Championships
World Lacrosse has opened the window for potential hosts to submit expressions of interest in staging the Men’s Indoor World Championship and Women's Under-20 World Championship in 2024.
Tokyo 2020 President claims limited number of fans should attend Games
Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto believes fans should be allowed to attend this year's postponed Olympic and Paralympic Games in limited numbers.
Egyptian official suspended for breaching COVID-19 rules at World Handball Championship
A senior official involved in the organisation of the World Men's Handball Championship in Egypt last month has been suspended by the International Handball Federation (IHF) due to "serious and repeated violations" of COVID-19 rules at the tournament.
Former gymnasts launch legal action against British Gymnastics for "physical and psychological abuse"
British Gymnastics has received a letter before action from 17 former gymnasts outlining allegations of systemic physical and psychological abuse.
Jamaican sprinter Blake says he would rather miss Tokyo 2020 than take COVID-19 vaccine
Four-time Olympic medallist Yohan Blake has said he would rather miss Tokyo 2020 than receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
Khadem elected Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran President as vote finally held
Azizi Khadem has been voted President of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) after the governing body held its long-awaited election.
NZOC and ONOC hail potential benefits of 2032 Olympics and Paralympics in Australia
The New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) and the Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) have welcomed the potential benefits of a Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, after the Australian bid was installed as the International Olympic Committee's preferred host earlier this week.
Return of NHL star Panarin unclear after "politically motivated" assault allegations in Russia
The New York Rangers have reportedly insisted there is not a set timetable for the return of star player Artemi Panarin after he took time away following allegations of assault made by one of his former coaches in Russia.
Hosts France to meet New Zealand in opening match at 2023 Rugby World Cup
Hosts France will take on New Zealand in the opening match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup after organisers published the match schedule for the tournament.
Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee expected to add at least 11 women to Board
The Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee is expected to add at least 11 women to its Board.
UCI publishes updated COVID-19 health protocols
International Cycling Union (UCI) has updated its COVID-19 health protocols for races on the men’s and women’s road calendar in 2021.
World Games official hopeful Birmingham 2022 qualification events can go ahead
Sebastian Garvens, International World Games Association (IWGA) head of Games services, remains hopeful qualification events for Birmingham 2022 can be held amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
