Russian high jump coach Zagorulko dies at 78 after COVID-19 diagnosis

Evygeny Zagorulko, who coached a number of Olympic high jump champions in Russia including Anna Chicherova, has died at the age of 78 after contracting COVID-19.
Evygeny Zagorulko, who coached a number of Olympic high jump champions in Russia including Anna Chicherova, has died at the age of 78 after contracting COVID-19.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino listed 11 key reforms to "tackle corruption, to bring back accountability in FIFA, in football more generally, and to safeguard the integrity of football and FIFA" when talking to the G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group.
Australian Taekwondo has announced a partnership with marketing company Night and Day as part of the governing body's rebrand.
Norway finished day two of the World Men's Curling Championship with a 4-0 record following wins against South Korea and China to go top of the standings in Calgary in Canada.
South Korea's Jeon Hayoung and Kirill Tyulyukov of Russia have won the junior sabre titles on day one of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) Junior and Cadet World Fencing Championships at the Cairo Stadium Indoor Halls Complex in Egypt.
A total of 15 finals will be played tomorrow after the final ties were confirmed today at the 2021 Dubai Para Badminton International at the Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Club in the United Arab Emirates.
The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has waived its host fee for the Youth World Boxing Championships in Kielce in Poland and has granted expenses to the organisers to deal with the costs related to COVID-19.
India's Sharath Kamal Achanta and Manika Batra have been confirmed as the final Asian table tennis qualifiers for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, following the update of the rankings for April.
French Paralympic and Sports Committee (CPSF) President Marie-Amélie Le Fur has been appointed to the French Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) as a representative of the sports movement.
Hayward Field, the venue for the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene in Oregon, has reopened for track and field competition with the Hayward Premiere meet last night.
The agenda for next month's Badminton World Federation (BWF) Annual General Meeting (AGM) has been published, with a proposed change to the sport's scoring system set to be voted on.
The Rwanda Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC) has launched a new book about the nation's traditional sports, chronicling their heritage, principles and values.
Hosts Canada were one of four teams to end day one of the World Men's Curling Championship with a 2-0 record, after victories over Scotland and Japan at WinSport Arena in Calgary.
UniBank has announced its scholarship scheme for 2021, offering two university students a total of AUD$5,000 (£2,800/$3,800/€3,200) each to support their academic and athletic endeavours.
Indian players enjoyed a good day as the semi-final line-ups were finalised on day four at the 2021 Dubai Para Badminton International at the Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Club in the United Arab Emirates.