Real Madrid and Wales winger Gareth Bale is one of a number of footballers hoping to help raise funds for people affected by the coronavirus pandemic by playing a series of competitive matches in the video game FIFA 20.
The International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) has announced that this year's Ninepin Bowling European Championships in Poland have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The International Teqball Federation (FITEQ) has announced the postponement of all its sanctioned tournaments until further notice, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan's leading rugby union league has cancelled all remaining 42 matches of its 2019-2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has announced that this year's New Zealand Open has been postponed due to the escalation of the coronavirus outbreak.
The Athletics Association, a "unified voice" for professional track and field athletes, has called for this year's Olympic Games in Tokyo to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe has suggested for the first time that this year's Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo may have to be postponed, saying the event cannot be held under current circumstances due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Paralympics Australia chief executive Lynne Anderson has claimed the national governing body's preparations for Tokyo 2020 "continue at pace", despite the coronavirus pandemic casting doubt over whether this year's Olympic and Paralympic Games will go ahead as planned.
Indonesian Olympic Committee (KOI) President Raja Sapta Oktohari has said the country’s bid to stage the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is focusing on Jakarta, despite recent speculation about potential plans to propose the not-yet-built new capital in East Kalimantan as the host.
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has today announced the passing of former secretary general Borislav Stanković at the age of 94.
Next month’s International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Judo Grand Prix in Nottingham has been cancelled in response to the British Government’s attempts to delay the spread of coronavirus.
USA Gymnastics spent just $900 (£763/€841) out of its $1.78 million (£1.51 million/€1.62 million) expenditures in February on Safe Sport, according to a report the organisation filed with the United States Bankruptcy Court this week.
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), which stages the Wimbledon Championships, has confirmed the appointment of Michelle Dite as operations director.
The co-host city of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, Zhangjiakou, plans to increase its annual hydrogen production capacity to 10,000 tonnes prior to the event in two years’ time.
The International Testing Agency (ITA) has announced that it has had to temporarily postpone a number of test missions due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Canadian show jumper Ian Millar holds the record for the most Olympic appearances by an athlete in any sport. When he competed at London 2012 at the age of 65 it was the tenth time he had competed in the Games since making his debut 30 years earlier at Munich 1972. He had won his only Olympic medal at Beijing 2008 when he was part of Canada’s team that took silver in the team jumping event. Millar won a gold medal in the Pan American Games team jumping event at Toronto 2015. He announced his retirement in 2019.
Commonwealth Games England - Media and Communications Executive - London, United Kingdom
The Media and Communications Executive will work closely with CGE’s Media and Communications Manager to support the delivery of the organisation’s communications strategy. They will assist on the delivery of CGE’s external communication through media outlets and digital platforms with an aim to share our values, athlete stories and celebrate success to inspire the nation.
The coronavirus pandemic forced a near global shutdown of sport across the world, but sports governing bodies have staged successful events despite the COVID-19 crisis. Mike Rowbottom speaks to those who have been able to do so.
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