The International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Marathon World Championships are set to start tomorrow, with canoeists looking to secure their country quotas for the Birmingham 2022 World Games.

because of the coronavirus pandemic.Athletes - including marathon canoe stars Hank McGregor of South Africa

Players and staff involved in the Rugby Championship have been forced to isolate prior to the final weekend of matches amid concerns over a COVID-19 outbreak in Queensland.

Scott McLeod confirmed that his team had been placed under strict coronavirus measures along with South Africa

Championship is due to conclude this weekend with Australia taking on Argentina and New Zealand facing South Africa

Saturday (October 2).New Zealand have already secured the title with victory over world champions South Africa

Sophie Goldschmidt has been named as the new President and chief executive of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, taking over the position from Tiger Shaw on October 18.

initiatives.Goldschmidt role at the NBA as senior vice-president and managing director of Europe, the Middle East and Africa

The United States claimed victories on the opening day of the Wheelchair Tennis World Team Cup in Sardinia in Italy, winning in men's and quad disciplines.

beating McIntyre 6-3, 6-2.Sam Schröder and Niels Vink led The Netherlands to a 3-0 victory over South Africa

the win in the doubles with a 7-6, 2-6, 11-9 victory.Finally, Brazil came from behind to defeat South Africa

Membership of the International Esports Federation (IESF) has grown to 109 nations as Ghana became the latest country to be affiliated with the organisation.

its new logo, as it looks to find more partnerships with businesses.There are now 13 countries from Africa

of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa

Ukrainian ice hockey player Andri Denyskin has been banned for three games for making a racist gesture towards a black opponent during a Ukrainian Hockey League (UHL) tie, which led to worldwide condemnation.

youths in the Pechersk district of the Ukrainian capital, being called "black monkey" and told to "go to Africa

France has been selected to host the 2022 Rugby Africa Cup, where qualification will be on offer for

Rugby Africa said well-being, health and safety of the players was its priority when selecting a host

, hotels, security measures, health practices relating to COVID-19 and medical infrastructure.Rugby Africa

will be able to highlight Rugby Africa’s most important tournament to date," said Khaled Babbou, Rugby Africa

winners will be placed into Pool A of the 2023 Rugby World Cup ©Getty ImagesThe winners of the Rugby Africa

nation in Pool A.Pool A also includes New Zealand, Italy and the first Americas qualifier.The Rugby Africa

South Africa and Britain respectively claimed both leg victories and season titles at the Canada Sevens

try-scorers, points-scorers and winners of every single game across both weekends in Canada, South Africa

The International Cycling Union (UCI) announced Rwanda as the host nation for the 2025 Road World Championships on Friday (September 24), which will mark the first time the event takes place on the African continent.

Africa has been the final frontier for the UCI, with Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North and South America

it was no surprise to see International Federations turn their attentions towards holding events in Africa

’s under-23 road race in Flanders.Lappartient had promised to bring the Road World Championships to Africa

"Staging our biggest annual event in Africa was one of our dreams.

Cyclingnews.UCI President David Lappartient fulfilled a manifesto commitment by taking the World Championships to Africa

A whole lot, it seems, can happen in 50 days. Rewind the clock back by 50 days and we were gathered at Tokyo Stadium waiting in anticipation to see the destination of the first modern pentathlon medals of the 2020 Olympics be decided.

Africa will be a key continent in the upcoming years for UIPM.

Luc Tardif is the new President of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) after being elected at the body's Semi-Annual Congress in Saint Petersburg.

incumbent Thomas Wu of Hong Kong's 40.Bach Nielsen was elected as regional vice-president for Europe and Africa

Italy hold the lead in the delayed 2021 Hempel Mixed Two Person Offshore World Championship as the Venice finish line nears.

Giovanna Valsecchi and Andrea Pendibene won the second leg to catapult themselves into third.South Africa

South Africa, though, are keen to close the gap to the podium places.

David Lappartient has been re-elected unopposed for a second term as President of the International Cycling Union (UCI) at the global governing body's Congress held in Leuven in Belgium to coincide with its Road World Championships.

confirmed as the host city for the 2025 UCI Road World Championships.It becomes the first host city in Africa

Men's and Women's World Rugby Sevens Series leaders South Africa and Britain will be looking to extend

The men's event in Canada will feature three pools of four teams.Pool A sees 2020 runners-up South Africa

Finnish Ice Hockey Association (FIHA) President Harry Nummela believes the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Council needs to be governed by countries that have "strong positions" within the sport.

Congress saw Tunisia added as an associate member.Tunisia is the fourth African country after South Africa