World Sailing have announced the appointment of a Governance Commission as part of its review process.

As the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) website attests, the number of its affiliated federations has grown dramatically from the 17 founding members in 1912. "The total number of countries and territories currently affiliated to the IAAF stands at 214, which places the IAAF among the world’s largest sporting organisations, and with more members than the United Nations," it reads.

Major changes to the governance of world athletics, approved here today by the International Association of Athletics Federations Council, will make “a massive difference” to the sport, according to its President Sebastian Coe.