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Four new National Federations join WFDF

Four new National Federations join WFDF

The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) has announced the admission of four new national federations to its organisation. Azerbaijan, Comoros, Côte d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone were admitted during the Congress vote, marking the strong global growth of the flying disc sport.





Refereeing error almost costs amputee swimmer medal

Refereeing error almost costs amputee swimmer medal

Confusion at the Paralympic Games almost cost Australian amputee swimmer Ahmed Kelly a medal at Paris 2024 after a misinterpretation of little-known rules led to his disqualification. An appeal by Swimming Australia led to a review, which allowed him to progress to the final, where he won silver.


Flora Vautier's second medal bid: Spurred on by the crowd

Flora Vautier's second medal bid: Spurred on by the crowd

France's Flora Vautier, who recently won a bronze medal in the mixed category, expressed her gratitude and admitted that the support of the crowd will be crucial if she is to repeat her quarter-final success against world number two Sandra Mikolaschek in the WS4 women's table tennis.


Caribbean leaders prepare to form regional taekwon-do federation

Caribbean leaders prepare to form regional taekwon-do federation

Caribbean leaders have taken the first step towards formalising the ITF's Caribbean Taekwon-Do Federation (CTF) in accordance with extensive international guidelines. The new federation will be an offshoot of the current Canadian-based federation and will be based on Central American culture.








Amy Truesdale to seek glory in Paris

 Amy Truesdale to seek glory in Paris

Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist Para-taekwondo athlete Amy Truesdale will be seeking glory at Paris 2024, which will be her first Olympic Games in an Olympic Village, with all that this entails for athletes.