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Last places for Paris 2024 in 3x3 Basketball decided in Hungary

  • 3x3 basketball

The FIBA 3x3 Olympic Qualifying Tournamentcame to an exciting conclusion with France, Lithuania and Poland finishing on the podium in the men's competition to secure their places at Paris 2024, while Germany, Spain and Canada did the same in the women's competition.

Lithuania (OQT), Poland (OQT)WOMEN: China (Ranked), USA (Ranked), France (Ranked), Azerbaijan (UOQT 1), Australia


Rubiales at the National Court: "I will stand by my version from start to finish"

  • FIFA

The former president of the RFEF has been served with a court order to commence trial for sexual assault and coercion. This case originated from a scandal involving footballer Jenni Hermoso following Spain's victory in the Women's World Cup, wherein Rubiales reportedly gave her a controversial kiss that was allegedly non-consensual.

When the events you all know about happened, at the medal ceremony in Sydney (Australia), there was only


Brazil beat Europeans to host the Women's World Cup in 2027

  • FIFA

Brazil will host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup after outbidding a joint European bid from Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, world football's governing body announced at the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand.

the same in November, leaving a showdown between South America and Europe forthe honour of succeeding Australia

United States and 1 in Canada), 3 in Europe (Sweden, Germany and France) and the last one in Oceania (Australia-New


French Polynesia - new member of FISU Oceania

  • FISU Section Pages

The Pacific nation of French Polynesia became the newest member of FISU Oceania on 26 April 2024. Formally ratified by the FISU Oceania Executive Committee, the Union du Sport Universitaire Polynesien was welcomed as an Associate Member of FISU Oceania.

university student community," he concluded.FISU Oceania has 13 member nations -Full Members: Australia


Olympic rower Duncan Free is joining the Commonwealth Games Australia

  • Commonwealth Games

He joins the Board for an initial four-year term ending in 2028 and was nominated by Rowing Australia

The AGM elected the Olympic gold medallist rower to the Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) Board.

He was nominated by Rowing Australia and joins the Board for an initial four-year term ending in 2028

He first joined the Board of the Commonwealth Games Association of Australia in 2011 and has extensive

Clout is the President of World Bowls and a former President of Bowls Australia.

There were words of praise for Clout.Rowing Australia proudly celebrates the election of @DuncanFree


Cricket's newest stadium opens in New York

  • ICC T20 Men’s World Cup

The newly-built Nassau County International Cricket Stadium was launched on 15 May with theInternational Cricket Council (ICC) "excited" to conquer new territories through the T20 World Cup in June, Agence France-Presse reported Wednesday. 

They are proven around the world, definitely in Australia.


Athletics Australia appoints Simon Hollingsworth as CEO

  • Athletics

Simon Hollingsworth has been appointed by the board as the new Chief Executive Officer of Athletics Australia

Hollingsworth, who represented Australia in the 1992 Barcelona and 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, is the

 Prior to Athletics Australia, Hollingsworth spent ten years as a CEO of the Australian Sports Commission

 Athletics Australia President, former heptathlon Olympian  Jane Flemming, says she is thrilled

to welcome Simon back to Athletics in an official capacity,” Flemming said in the official Athletics Australia

#ThisIsAthletics https://t.co/RYIawNqTRg— Athletics Australia (@AthsAust) May 16, 2024Flemming also


Group A of the Men's Softball World Cup to be played from 12-16 June

  • Baseball and Softball

Australia will open the competition in Hermosillo, Mexico against Venezuela.

It will pit world number one and reigning champions Australia against Venezuela, ranked 7th.Two stadiums

Australia are the defending champions.

Australia, the current champions, have won twice. Argentina won in 2019.


Skater Brendan Kerry sanctioned for sexual misconduct

  • Figure Skating

The U.S. Center for SafeSport has permanently banned Australian Olympic figure skater Brendan Kerry for sexual misconduct involving a minor, the body said in a ruling on Tuesday.

Ice Skating Australia (ISA) stated in a release that it had not been informed of the investigation or


Sandeep Lamichhane: Nepal cricket star aquitted of rape

  • Cricket

Nepali cricket sensation Sandeep Lamichhane saw his rape conviction overturned on appeal Wednesday, following a challenge by the former national captain against an eight-year prison sentence for sexual assault issued in January.

and is the sole player from the Himalayan nation to compete in major Twenty20 leagues across India, Australia


FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 hosts to be announced

  • Football

FIFA is set to announce the approval of the winning bid to host the premier global tournament following a vote at the FIFA Congress scheduled for Friday in Bangkok, Thailand.

After the resounding triumph of the Women's World Cup 2023 in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, the


IBA: Umar Kremlev and Board of Directors mark two years since re-election

  • Boxing

On 14 May 2022, the organisation's President was re-elected for a second consecutive four-year term. During this period, the IBA has promoted new competition formats. One of these is the Champions' Night, a professional event. His priorities have been stability, financial security, expansion and athlete support.

Forcen Celaya from Spain, Pearl Dlamini from Eswatini, Dian Gomes from Sri Lanka, Kristy Harris from Australia


Lomachenko wins lightweight title with Kambosos Jr knockout

  • Boxing

Vasiliy Lomachenko returned to the ring and secured victory over George Kambosos Jr in Perth, claiming the IBF lightweight title in the 11th round. This win marks Lomachenko's fourth world championship across three distinct weight divisions, solidifying his dominance in the sport.

were ended by a left hand to the body.Lomachenko came into Saturday's fight against Kambosos Jr. in Australia

Kambosos Jr, a 30-year-old Australian fighting in his home country at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia

Vasyl Lomachenko is a world champion again with victory in Australia🔥 Loma breaks down and stops George


AOC welcomes major boost for AIS

  • Olympics

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has welcomed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's announcement of a significant investment in facilities at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra.

“We know that access to modern, fit-for-purpose facilities is a key part of the bigger picture – Australia


Indian athletes get support for Paris 2024

  • Paris 2024

PT Usha, the president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), pledged full support to Olympic-bound athletes for Paris, ensuring that sports-specific support staff will be located near the Games Village for efficient assistance without time wastage.

addition to support for racewalker Priyanka Goswami, who will receive government funding for training in Australia

Championships in Istanbul and New Delhi respectively.Priyanka Goswami will have access to training in Australia

excel at global events, particularly the Olympic Games.The proposal of racewalker Goswami to train in Australia