FIFA and Qatar 2020 present World Cup Sustainability Strategy
FIFA and the World Cup 2022 hosts Qatar have presented the first-ever joint FIFA Word Cup Sustainability Strategy.
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Goh earns first-round clash with top seed Yamaguchi at BWF Thailand Masters
Malaysia's Goh Jin Wei came through qualification today to set up a first-round meeting with top seed Akane Yamaguchi of Japan, at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Thailand Masters in Bangkok.
Ueda joins ITU Executive Board as athlete representative
Ai Ueda of Japan has joined the International Triathlon Union (ITU) Executive Board as the second representative of the Athletes collective.
Eighteen Tokyo 2020 berths up for grabs at ITTF World Team Qualification Event
Nine places in each of the Tokyo 2020 men's and women's team events will be available at the International Table Tennis Federation World Qualification Tournament Gondomar, Portugal, where action begins tomorrow.
Ireland's Bennett sprints to opening stage win at Tour Down Under
Ireland's Sam Bennett won the first stage of the Tour Down Under today, following an exciting sprint finish.
Nadal breezes through first-round clash at Australian Open
World number one Rafael Nadal eased through his first-round tie on day two of the Australian Open.
Prince Harry to remain patron of Rugby Football League despite stepping down from royal duties
Prince Harry will remain patron of the Rugby Football League (RFL), despite stepping down as a full-time working member of the royal family.
Record television audience for 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship final
The thrilling final of the 2020 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship, between Russia and Canada in the Czech Republic, attracted a record television audience.
Sestriere to bid for 2029 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships
Italian ski resort Sestriere will bid to host the 2029 International Ski Federation (FIS) Alpine World Ski Championships, it has been announced.
BWF begin adoption of synthetic feather shuttlecock for long-term sustainability
Badminton World Federation (BWF) has approved the use of synthetic feather shuttlecocks at its sanctioned international tournaments of all levels from 2021.
San Antonio to host 2020 USA Taekwondo National Championships
San Antonio in Texas has been announced as host city of the 2020 United States of America Taekwondo National Championships (USATKD).
Climate group says Australian Open should move to March or November
Australian Open organisers should consider moving the tournament to March or November, a climate change lobby group has warned.
Qatari drug test failures put Tokyo 2020 jumping place at risk
A Qatari sheikh is one of two show jumpers from the country to have failed a drugs test for cannabis, with the national team's Tokyo 2020 Olympic place now under threat.
Riyadh to host 2020 FIBA 3x3 World Tour final
Riyadh will host the final of the 2020 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 World Tour.
Weightlifting doping tally reaches 60 after fourth Romanian from London 2012 tests positive
Romania’s chances of competing at this year's Olympic Games in Tokyo took another hit again when it was announced that another of its London 2012 lifters had tested positive.
