The velvet glove treatment did not produce the hoped-for conduct change within Russia's sport-doping culture.

the most significant sport-related sanction imposed on a sport organisation since the expulsion of South

Africa from the Olympic Movement in 1970 by reason of the system of apartheid operating in that country

South Africa suffered a heavy defeat to New Zealand at the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series event in

Ireland and Scotland snatched last-gasp upset wins over Australia and England, respectively, on the opening day of pool matches at the World Rugby Sevens Series event in Cape Town, while Kenya were also surprise victors over Samoa.

joining England in suffering an unexpected loss, with a one-sided 40-7 win over Spain.Elsewhere, hosts South

Africa, defending champions Fiji and New Zealand all recorded impressive victories.South Africa thrashed

Sevens Series standings last season.New Zealand, the most successful team in Sevens Series history in South

Africa, were equally impressive in overcoming Wales 43-7 after their Pool B rivals Argentina conceded

Canada and Spain both made it two wins out of two in Group A, as action continued today at the International Swimming Federation World Men's Junior Water Polo Championships in Kuwait City.

after Spain had thrashed Egypt 18-4, with Victor Alegre netting four goals.In Group A, China edged South

Africa 14-13 in arguably the most exciting match of the tournament thus far.The match was levelled eight

Hopes for a joint North-South Korean FIFA Women's World Cup ended after South Korea withdrew its bid

dropped the idea of a sole bid due to FIFA rules for Organising Committees that were not compatible to South

 KFA registered to bid for the tournament along with eight other countries in April, with the South

 South Africa pulled out of the race with less than a day to go, claiming it wanted to focus on

to the FIFA Council, which is set to select the host at its meeting in Addis Ababa in June.North and South

 South Korean President Moon Jae-in met with International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach

Qatar Stars League champions Al Sadd made a winning start to the FIFA Club World Cup against Oceania champions Hienghene of New Caledonia this week, but many will feel another a more significant Qatari victory might well be achieved over the next seven days.

million.Even so, FIFA's official magazine, published in December 1994, still carried the headline: "Back to Africa

golden goal.Spain, Argentina and Brazil also went through to the last four, which was a classic Europe-South

America confrontation.The semi-finals saw the South Americans prevail.

Greece began the defence of their International Swimming Federation World Men's Junior Water Polo Championships title, with victory over Australia in Kuwait City.

Zealand thrashed Uzbekistan 22-6.Last year's runners-up Croatia also began with a win as they defeated South

Africa 16-5 in Group A.Japan edged out China 12-9 in the second contest in the group on the opening

Aleem Dar broke Steve Bucknor's record of most Test matches as an umpire, as Australia took on New Zealand in Perth today.

ODI) and is only two matches shy of the record of 209 matches in that format held by Rudi Koertzen of South

Africa.

of watching some memorable matches and achievements, like Brian Lara's Test knock of 400 not out and South

South Africa have pulled out of the running to stage the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, less than a day

The South African Football Association (SAFA) claimed it wants to focus on improving the women's game

league, before bidding for another international tournament,But SAFA has been in dispute recently with South

Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa, whose support they would need to secure Government guarantees.South Africa

Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and possibly South Korea - maybe in a joint bid with North Korea - are the

South Africa will play in front of a home crowd at the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series for the first

and we are just happy to get going and are focusing on ourselves - that's the most important thing," South

Cape Town Stadium will host tomorrow's World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series competition ©WikipediaSouth Africa

South Africa, winners of the first stage of the 2019-2020 men's World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai last

pool and you can't throw away Japan, I think they are a team that can also play well on their day," South

Africa coach Neil Powell said.HIGHLIGHTS: South Africa win big in Dubai to take early series lead heading

Urban sports and human rights were on the agenda on the first day of the Peace and Sport International Forum here. 

Peace and Sports Award Gala will then be held in the evening, with athletes such as Siya Kolisi of South

Africa, Carli Lloyd of the United States, Marin Čilić of Croatia and Eric Abidal of France all nominated

Greece will be chasing back-to-back titles when the International Swimming Federation (FINA) World Men’s Junior Water Polo Championships start tomorrow, at the new Al-Nasar Sport Club in Kuwait City.

along with Uzbekistan, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand.Serbia and Croatia are in Group A with Japan, South

Africa and China.Italy are in Group C along with Montenegro, the United States, Iran and the hosts.Hungary

Canada, Spain and Egypt.Tomorrow's first day of competition in Kuwait will see the following line-up: South

Africa vs Croatia; Japan vs China; Spain vs Hungary; Canada vs Egypt; Kuwait vs Iran; Greece vs Australia

Current chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Shashank Manohar will not be seeking a third term.

ICC's first independent chairman in June 2016.The ICC meets for its annual conference in Cape Town, South

Africa, in July, and Manohar had been persuaded to stay in the role previously."

The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) has given its backing to the "16

90% of Sub-Saharan Africa?89 % of SouthAsia?