Category: OTHER SPORTS

By Nadeesha Rathnayake, Doha, Qatar, June 21, 2018: The Sport Integrity Hotline, launched in from December 2017 to address the growing issues confronting the sport industry, has already received over 50 allegations of wrongdoing in sport, originating from 10 different regions and over 20 countries around the world (Sport Integrity Hotline receives). The hotline was…

Tokyo June 20, 2018: The Japan Softball Association (JSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the French Baseball Softball Federation (FFBS) pledging to support the French national team’s continued development and the long-term expansion of softball in France. The cooperation will begin this week, as the FFBS participates in a first-of-its-kind observer programme during…

France, June 18, 2018: The Stade de la Méditerranée was rocking on Sunday as France beat England 33-25 to be crowned World Rugby U20 Championship winners for the first time in the competition’s 11-year history (Hosts France win World Rugby U20). France, playing in their maiden final, fed off the cacophony of noise created by…

Lausanne, June 15, 2018: Gain a unique insight into the latest drone technology and hear experts reveal how drones will shape our future. Register now for the FAI International Drones Conference and Expo taking place at the EPFL Rolex Learning Center in Lausanne, Switzerland, from 31 August to 2 September 2018. The themes of this…

Nairobi, Kenya, June 13, 2018: The Rugby Africa Gold Cup kicks off on Saturday 16th June with two matches on the cards. Zimbabwe get the campaign underway with a clash at home to the unknown quantity that is Morocco while champions Namibia host Uganda in the day’s late kick off (African qualifications). This year’s competition…

Karachi, Pakistan, June 11, 2018: The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Asia has nominated Sindh Sports Minister and Patron Sports Journalists Association of Sindh (SJAS), Doctor Junaid Ali Shah with “The Best Sports Organizer of Pakistan” in November, 2018. This was disclosed by SJAS at a gathering held in Karachi, arranged by SJAS for its…

Japan, June 10, 2018: 14-year-old Japanese Tomokazu HARIMOTO has rocked the world by defeating 2012 Olympic Champion ZHANG Jike to become the Seamaster 2018 World Tour Lion Japan Open champion. HARIMOTO, who yesterday shocked the sporting world by defeating 2016 Olympic champion MA Long was again in scintillating form and playing table that is unheard…

PARIS, France, June 10, 2018: The HSBC World Rugby Seven’s Series title was decided in dramatic fashion after South Africa beat England 24-14 in the final of the HSBC Paris Sevens to clinch the gold medal and retain their series title (South Africa clinch HSBC World Rugby). In one of the most competitive years in…

Lausanne, June 7, 2018: The FAI has announced the theme for its popular annual FAI Young Artists Contest. Youngsters between the ages of 6 and 17 are invited to submit drawings and paintings interpreting the theme of ‘My Dream to Fly’ (FAI Young Artists Contest 2019). Gold, Silver and Bronze FAI Medals will be awarded…

St Andrews, Scotland, June 6, 2018: Five-time Champion Golfer of the Year Tom Watson has been appointed as the first ever Global Ambassador for The Open, golf’s original Championship (Tom Watson becomes global ambassador). Watson returned to the scene of his first triumph in The Open, on his debut in 1975 at Carnoustie, today to…