The Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) endorsed the gymnast Georgia-Rose Brown ceasing to compete for Australia and allowing her to do so for New Zealand.

The Philippines are looking to increase the number of athletes competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics, and the upcoming World Aquatics Championships in Doha from 2-18 February will provide an important opportunity.

The Olympic year, the run-up to Paris, got off to a great start with the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, South Korea.

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has officially backed Lima's bid to host the 2027 Pan American Games, offering her government's support to replace Barranquilla, which lost the hosting rights earlier this year due to breaches of contract.

The world's top football league, the Premier League, has rules in place to ensure the sustainability of the competition. These rules have both advantages and disadvantages, depending on the perspective, and have attracted considerable criticism.

With the registration period for the World Aquatics Championships in Qatar from 2-18 February 2024 now closed, the Russian athletes have decided not to take part, despite the option to do so as neutrals.

The announcement was made by the organisers of the Intercontinental Series, scheduled to start on 26 January, due to the lack of approval from the Colombian government.

Despite security concerns and the potential for attacks, Israel has confirmed its participation in the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. It has also been confirmed that Israeli athletes will be accommodated in the Olympic Village, just like any other delegation.

The Bahrain Paralympic Committee team is preparing for the fourth edition of the West Asian Para Games, which will be held from 26 January to 3 February 2024 in the city of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has appointed Dr. Mayumi YaYa Yamamoto as the Director of the Asia/Oceania Office, a position she will assume from the first of March in Japan.

This Friday sees the start of the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Asia, in the city of Gangwon on the northern tip of South Korea. The Opening Ceremony is scheduled for 19 January, 2024, and will be held simultaneously at the Gangneung Oval and the PyeongChang Dome.

This Saturday sees the start of the Pre-Olympic Football Tournament in Venezuela, which will determine the two spots reserved for CONMEBOL at Paris 2024. Brazil must secure their place if they are to defend their title, while Argentina must qualify if they are to see Messi at the Olympics.

International Cricket Council chief executive Geoff Allardice, held positive talks with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the sports minister, raising hopes that the suspension imposed in November last year will be lifted.

Barranquilla Caimanes, led by Brazilian pitcher Daniel Missaki, won the Colombian Professional Baseball League title for the 13th time in the club's long history.