Bagdat Zhubanysh made history as the first fighter to win three titles at the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) World Championships as the event reached its conclusion in Abu Dhabi.

Bekzat Zhassiya's split-decision verdict against Spain's Juan Izquierdo in the men's featherweight.New Zealand

Sweden also enjoyed golds as the event concluded.Fergus Jenkins, who was hyped up by a haka performed by New

Zealand officials before his middleweight final, beat Iusup Magomedov of the RMMAU by split decision.Ireland's

Estonia has joined the list of countries that have decided against sending Government officials to the Winter Olympics here.

human rights records.Nations including Australia, Belgium, Britain, Canada, Denmark, Lithuania and New

Zealand have also opted to shun the Games.China has faced accusations of using forced Uyghur labour,

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is set to be among the world leaders to attend the Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympics here as he looks to "express solidarity" with hosts China.

Poland, Argentina and Egypt.Governments in Australia, Belgium, Britain, Canada, Denmark, Lithuania and New

Zealand have joined the US in choosing not to send politicians in protest against China.China has faced

Five-time Olympic gold medallist Dame Lisa Carrington has been awarded the New Zealand Olympic Committee's

Dame Lisa, New Zealand's most successful Olympian having won six Olympic medals during her canoe sprint

professional athlete and I can’t wait to get back out there and keep wearing the fern and representing New

Zealand."

The drive, determination and grit that went into that campaign is huge and inspired New Zealanders up

Congratulations on writing yet another chapter in New Zealand’s proud sporting history, we are very proud

Human rights activists believe a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics here will send a "very clear message" to China as more than 200 non-governmental organisations called for further countries to shun the Games.

diplomatic boycott, with Governments in Australia, Belgium, Britain, Canada, Denmark Lithuania and New

Zealand following suit.Human Rights Watch has now said that 243 non-governmental organisations from

The fourth round of the World Rugby Sevens Series begins tomorrow in Seville, with South Africa's men seeking to maintain their 100 per cent record. 

Australia find themselves with Olympic silver medallists France, Spain and Belgium in Pool C.Teams from New

Zealand, Fiji and Samoa will again be absent because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 27, 2022South Africa's men, who edged past Argentina in the third-round final, will have a new

Organisers have confirmed that the Laureus World Sports Awards are set to return virtually in April this year, with nominees to be announced next week.

through its social media platforms.Sean Fitzpatrick, a winner of the inaugural Rugby World Cup with New

Zealand in 1987, is chairs the Laureus World Sports Academy.After a year that included the delayed Tokyo

Rowing great Hamish Bond has announced his retirement from the sport, leaving a legacy of era-defining success.

leading the men’s eight crew at Tokyo 2020, where he also won gold.Bond, who is regarded as one of New

https://t.co/F0TzpQqEXu— The New Zealand Team (@TheNZTeam) January 26, 2022They set another world best

Zealand Order of Merit for his services to rowing."

Kereyn Smith, chief executive of the New Zealand Olympic Committee, paid tribute to Bond’s success and

Zealand team."

Guam has been selected to host the inaugural FIBA Micronesian Cup later this year, which will be the official qualifying event for the 2023 Pacific Games, it has been announced.

The Guam Basketball Confederation (GBC) have previously hosted the Chinese Taipei and New Zealand national

France have joined this season's men's Hockey Pro League after Canada withdrew due to COVID-19 concerns.

in the Pro League following Canada's decision to pull out.Canada had been the replacement team for New

Zealand, who also withdrew because of COVID-19 fears, before announcing last week that they would not

participation is limited to this campaign, with the FIH stating it expects Australia - who pulled out alongside New

Zealand as a result of the COVID-19 situation - and New Zealand to return for the 2022-2023 edition.

played solely in Europe.South Africa, who also joined as a replacement team following Australia and New

England captain Joe Root has been named men’s test cricketer of the year by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

I look forward to 2022 with a clear focus on winning the World Cup in New Zealand as we continue to prepare

Sri Lanka's women's team have clinched the final place at the 2022 Commonwealth Games cricket tournament after beating Bangladesh by 22 runs on the final day of the Qualifier.

2022 alongside hosts England, West Indies qualifiers Barbados, and world champions Australia, India, New

Zealand, South Africa and Pakistan, who were all assured of their berth courtesy of their ICC ranking.Women's

July 29 until August 7.Sri Lanka are due to face England in their Group B opener, before taking on New

Zealand and South Africa.This will be only the sport's second appearance at the Commonwealth Games and

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are set for a winner-takes-all showdown to decide the final cricket berth at this year's Commonwealth Games.

in the chase.Hosts England, world champions Australia, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Barbados and New

Zealand are already assured of places at Birmingham 2022, where the women's 20-over tournament will

All five of New Zealand's Paralympic gold medallists from the Tokyo 2020 Games are among a list of 28

100 metres freestyle and SM9 200m individual medley, making her the most successful Paralympian from New

among 19 in the running for the Supreme Halberg Award, the highest accolade at the event.Paralympics New

Zealand, almost half of them gold," said Allan."

In New Zealand we have great sportspeople, but arguably even greater Para sportspeople.

 Lisa Adams was one of five Paralympians to win gold for New Zealand at Tokyo 2020 ©Getty Images"We

Samoa and Hong Kong have withdrawn from qualifying for this year's 15-a-side women's Rugby World Cup because of COVID-19 issues.

positive for COVID-19 outside of Samoa cannot return for six months and worries over players based in New

Zealand not being assured of quarantine places after the tournament were both cited as reasons for Samoa's

Colombia are to meet in a semi-final, with the winner to take on Scotland for a place in the World Cup.New Zealand