FIDE Candidates Tournament set to resume after 390-day pause
The Candidates Tournament, which will decide who faces Magnus Carlsen for the chess world title, resumes tomorrow, more than a year after it was suspended over the coronavirus crisis.
Non-Olympic Sports
Defending champion O’Sullivan finishes strongly as he advances to second round of World Snooker Championship
Defending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan finished with three consecutive century breaks as he reached the second round of the World Snooker Championship on the opening day of the sport’s blue riband tournament.
World Rafting Championships in Ziyuan postponed again, now set for 2022
The World Rafting Championships (WRC) in Ziyuan have been postponed until 2022 - marking the second time the event has been delayed by 12 months.
Third edition of FIBA Esports Open underway with 60 nations involved
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Esports Open III has tipped off, with the NBA 2K21 tournament attracting a record 60 national teams.
World Squash Federation to hold in-person AGM in Pakistan
The World Squash Federation (WSF) has confirmed plans to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in person in Pakistan in November.
FITEQ Referee Education Programme boosted by appointment of FIFA officials
The International Federation of Teqball (FITEQ) Referee Education Programme has been boosted by the appointment of two FIFA referees - Péter Herbály and István Vad - as teqball referee advisors.
BCCI to send Indian women's cricket team to Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
The decision by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to send a team to Birmingham 2022 is a major boost to Commonwealth Games organisers.
South African Lacrosse Association granted World Lacrosse membership
The South African Lacrosse Association (SALA) has been accepted as a World Lacrosse member, taking the International Federation's membership to 69.
FIAS continuing online training tips for athletes during pandemic
The International Sambo Federation (FIAS) has expanded its online training tips programmes with more practical exercises available in three languages.
Defending champion O'Sullivan eyeing seventh World Snooker Championship win in Sheffield
England's Ronnie O'Sullivan will look to win a record-equalling seventh World Snooker Championship title when the event starts in Sheffield tomorrow.
Uzbek athletes and coaches granted financial rewards for World Sambo Championships success
Uzbek athletes and coaches are to receive financial rewards for their success at the World Sambo Championships held in Serbia in November 2020, according to a recent Government ruling.
WSF and PSA launch countdown to World Squash Day
World Squash Federation (WSF) President Zena Wooldridge has claimed this year's World Squash Day is "more important than ever" because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sport.
International Orienteering Federation to enhance Memorandum of Understanding with ISF
The International Orienteering Federation (IOF) said it was working with the International School Sports Federation (ISF) to develop the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two organisations.
Kumar and Lee voted ICC Players of the Month for March
India’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar and South Africa’s Lizelle Lee have been voted as the International Cricket Council (ICC) Players of the Month for March, it was announced today.
Teqball Roadshow demonstrating sport’s popularity in Africa, FITEQ boasts
International Federation of Teqball (FITEQ) general secretary Marius Vizer Jr claimed he experienced "incredible passion and determination" to develop the sport in Africa as the organisation continues its Teqball Roadshow.
