Spain ended Russia's hopes of winning three consecutive International Swimming Federation (FINA) World Women’s Junior Water Polo Championship titles after pulling off a shock 10-5 victory in Netanya in Israel.

Valerian Lebrun bounced back from his worst result of the Finn World Masters yesterday to finish second and first in today's races on Mar Menor in Spain.

New Zealand's National Hockey Championship has been cancelled as a result of ongoing challenges posed by COVID-19.

The Vanuatu Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (VASANOC) is calling on National Federation (NFs) to aid in the filming of promotional content as the nation bids to host the 2027 Pacific Games.

Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) President Deepa Malik has been made an independent director of Indian online travel agency Oyo Rooms.

Mohammad Tabe, secretary general of Iran's National Paralympic Committee (NPC), has been appointed Chef de Mission for the 2022 Asian Para Games.

German capital Berlin is due to host the Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts (GAMMA) World MMA Championships in December, it has been announced.

Greek city Thessaloniki is gearing up to host the World Youth and Junior Sambo Championships, which begin tomorrow and are set to run until October 17.

Competition has returned in the International University Sports Federation (FISU) Oceania region, following a difficult period during the COVID-19 pandemic as strict restrictions in the area limited the number of events conducted.

Challenging China on its human rights record as Beijing prepares to host the 2022 Winter Olympic Games is "not in our remit", International Olympic Committee (IOC) vice-president John Coates has claimed amid criticism over the country's alleged abuses.

International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) President Vladimir Lisin has accused former vice president Luciano Rossi of trying to concoct an "election scandal" and creating "illusions of violations" by the organisation's leadership in an escalating row linked to the upcoming European Shooting Confederation (ESC) vote.

American former middle-distance runner Mary Cain has reportedly filed a $20 million (£14.7 million/€17.3 million) lawsuit against Alberto Salazar and Nike, accusing the disgraced coach of emotional abuse.

Two-time world medallist and world record-holder Agnes Tirop - heralded as a "jewel" in Kenyan athletics - has been found dead at her home in Kenya.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended controversial proposals to stage the World Cup on a biennial basis, claiming the frequency of the flagship event will not harm its "magic".