Colour system and core graphics unveiled for Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games
The colour system and core graphics for the 2022 Asian Games in the Chinese city of Hangzhou have been unveiled.
Junior World Luge Championships cancelled due to COVID-19
Next year's International Luge Federation (FIL) Junior World Championships in Germany have been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
IBSA Goalball launch bidding process for major events in 2022-2025
International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Goalball has invited countries to apply to host its major events due to be held between 2022 and 2025.
Transfusions, tip-offs, bribery, undetectable growth hormones - how doping corruption in weightlifting works
A three-year World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) investigation into doping in weightlifting, based largely on evidence provided by whistleblowers, has revealed an astonishing level of corruption that in several instances is the subject of ongoing investigations by law-enforcement agencies.
Lack of women making key decisions will harm World Rowing's reputation, President fears
World Rowing President Jean-Christophe Rolland believes a lack of female decision-makers "damages" the organisation's reputation for "good governance" – and he insisted: "We have to act."
WADA weightlifting probe uncovers "doppelgangers" providing urine samples on behalf of athletes
Eighteen weightlifters from six countries are suspected of providing manipulated urine samples after a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) probe discovered evidence of "doppelgangers" impersonating athletes.
Japanese Prime Minister Suga to repeat pledge to hold Tokyo 2020 in upcoming policy speech
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is to repeat his pledge to hold the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo next year in an upcoming policy speech.
"Shocking" findings of WADA investigation into weightlifting to be passed on to other sports
The International Weightlifting Federation’s (IWF) Interim President, Mike Irani, has admitted that the latest revelations about doping corruption in weightlifting make for "shocking reading".
Polish Olympic Committee supports candidacy of FISU vice-president Dymalski for IOC membership
The Polish Olympic Committee (PKOI) is to support the candidacy of International University Sports Federation (FISU) vice-president Marian Dymalski to become an International Olympic Committee (IOC) member.
"IWF stronger with Pyrros" says Irani after Olympic weightlifting hero decides against quitting
The triple Olympic champion Pyrros Dimas and International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Interim President Mike Irani have both spoken up for athletes' interests after Dimas decided against resigning from the IWF Executive Board.
BWF cancels World Junior Championships in Auckland due to COVID-19 "complexities"
The 2020 Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Junior Championships have been cancelled with organisers conceding it was "impossible" to plan the event in New Zealand due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Seven Network secures Australian TV rights for Beijing 2022 as IOC extends agreement
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has claimed "solidarity is more important now than ever" after Australian broadcaster Seven Network was awarded the rights to televise Beijing 2022.
DOSB President Hörmann suggests Tokyo 2020 could take place without international spectators
German Olympic Sports Federation (DOSB) President Alfons Hörmann has revealed he is "confident" the Olympics and Paralympics will take place in Tokyo next year but suggested it could be without international spectators.
Facial recognition cameras could be used to slow COVID-19 spread at Tokyo 2020
Cameras equipped with facial recognition software could be deployed at next year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo to combat the spread of coronavirus.
USA Wrestling opts out of World Championships in Belgrade over COVID-19 risk
USA Wrestling insists it will not put its athletes in "harm’s way" after deciding against sending a team to Belgrade to compete at the 2020 World Wrestling Championships over "great" COVID-19 concerns.
