sex testing from World Athletics, outlining how it violates the human rights of women in the Global South

panellists, including Burundi's Olympic 800 metres silver medallist Francine Niyonsaba.Finishing behind South

The Global South relates to nations often regarded outside of the "Western" world, covering Belarus,

Ukraine, Latin America, Africa, most of Asia and the Pacific Islands.The Global North refers to the United

States, Canada, most of Europe, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand.Karkazis also

way that sex testing is approached, stating that it disproportionately affects those in the Global South

More than 20 countries in sub-Saharan Africa will have free-to-air coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

will be a catalyst for commercial partners becoming involved in broadcasting Paris 2024 to sub-Saharan Africa

excited about the prospect of more people than ever before watching the Paralympic Games in sub-Saharan Africa

Our aim is work closely with local partners and broadcasters in Sub-Saharan Africa to improve the reach

journey that will hopefully see the sustained roll out of Para sport across many parts of the Global South

Voting is underway to elect the new International Tennis Federation (ITF) Wheelchair Tennis Player Council.

must be at least two players of each gender and one from each international region - North America, South

America, Europe, Africa and Asia/Oceania.Voting is due to close tomorrow with the make-up of the Council

Diego Maradona's doctor is being investigated by Argentine prosecutors following the death of the 60-year-old football legend last week.

for concern over his well-being.In 2010, Maradona managed his national side at the FIFA World Cup in South

Africa, but it was an unsuccessful experience as they lost 4-0 to Germany in the quarter-finals.

Marisol Casado has been elected to serve a fourth term as President of World Triathlon after seeing off challenger Mads Freund in a virtual vote at the organisation’s Congress.

Alvarez of Mexico were re-elected as vice-presidents, while Britain's Ian Howard and Debbie Alexander of South

Africa were also elected.Otsuka polled the most votes with 98, with Alexander receiving 92, Howard 72

Germany’s Felix Wieser topped the men’s recurve standings in the first stage of the Indoor Archery World Series, which saw archers compete virtually.

596, while France’s Thomas Chirault placed third with 594.The women’s recurve standings were led by a South

to top the men’s compound standings, with Belgium’s Enzo Ackx, United States’ Jason Goedken and the South

ranges.Scores were being submitted in three time zones, with one zone for Asia and Oceania, one for Europe and Africa

The International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) has appointed four regional general managers as part of the restructure of its development department.

officials to serve as the heads of the Americas, Asia and Oceania, Europe, and the Middle East and Africa

©ITGThe MEA - the only new region created by the IWRF - will be led by Clyde Holland, the chair of South

Africa Wheelchair Rugby."

Voting has opened today in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Awards of the Decade, a one-off series of awards to mark international achievements in the decade since 2011.

categoriesSri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara, currently President of the prestigious Marylebone Cricket Club, South

batswoman and wicketkeeper, she shared a World Cup-record stand of 275 with Tammy Beaumont against South

Africa as part of England’s victorious campaign in 2017.The ICC awards also include individual categories

Diego Maradona - widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time - has passed away at the age of 60.

Pelé (@Pele) November 25, 2020In 2010, Maradona managed his national side at the FIFA World Cup in South

Africa, but it was an unsuccessful experience as they lost 4-0 to Germany in the quarter-finals.The

footballing legend had also managed club sides in Argentina, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates.The South

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Ahmad has confirmed he will appeal his five-year ban at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Beyond my case, it is the self-determination of #football in #Africa that is under attack. pic.twitter.com

Ahmed Yahya, President of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and South African

A regional African tournament has been restarted after four teams were thrown out for fielding overage players.

Associations (COSAFA) Under-17 Championship in South Africa for "age-cheating".Organisers said the four

expulsion forced organisers to restart the event with four teams - Angola, Malawi, Zambia and hosts South

A spokesperson for the ZFA told South African newspaper The Southern Times that the team was not guilty

nations progressing to Saturday's (November 29) final.Zambia are top of the group after two matches, with South

Africa in second.

World Rugby has accepted Burkina Faso, Iran and Laos as new full members of the governing body, while Nepal and Panama have become associate members.

year.Burkina Faso has been an associate member of World Rugby since 2018 and a full member of Rugby Africa

 They participated at the Africa Youth Games as well as regional competitions in West Africa.Laos

has been an associate member of World Rugby since 2005 and is a full member of Asia Rugby.The south-east

The World Rugby Council is to receive an evaluation of candidates to host the Rugby World Cup, rather than a recommendation of which one should win, and voting will be made public.

ranked second in an evaluation report - behind South Africa and ahead of Ireland - which led to The

Rugby World Cup Limited recommending the Council award South Africa the event.New Zealand, reigning world

champions, are hosting the women's 2021 Rugby World Cup ©Getty ImagesHowever, France stunned South Africa

 France hosted the tournament as recently as 2007, whereas South Africa has not done so since 1995

Africa die to stage men's and women's contests in 2022.

targeted the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar as an important opportunity to promote the sport in Africa

The South African was one of seven new vice-presidents elected by sailing's world governing body earlier

this month.Baum, the former President of South African Sailing, is the first African to be elected to

It is vitally important for Africa to have a voice at the top table‚" said Baum."

World Sailing has never had a Board member from Africa," said Baum, who has represented South Africa

World Sailing needs Africa. "Africa needs World Sailing."

A former South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) official has been appointed

It’s been just over a month since I started working with Netball South Africa," Mpete wrote in a post

South Africa is set to host the Netball World Cup for the first time in 2023 ©Getty ImagesSouth Africa

rights in March 2019.The 2023 event will be the first edition of the Netball World Cup to be held in South

Africa.Mpete served as the young ambassador for South Africa at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore