The Hellenic Gymnastics Federation says it will investigate complaints from former athletes after 22 published a letter saying they had suffered decades of abuse at the hands of coaches.

safeguarding shortcomings in American gymnastics, gymnasts in Australia, The Netherlands, Britain, New

Zealand, Switzerland and more countries came forward to share their own traumatic experiences.

Six-time world champion and double Paralympic medallist Emma Foy of New Zealand has announced her retirement

the podium in the individual road race tandem event at the 2019 Road World Championships in Emmen.The New

 "I am excited about what the future holds and to move on to new challenges.

Paralympics New Zealand chief executive Fiona Allan also paid tribute to Foy following her decision to

 "Paralympics New Zealand wishes to acknowledge and thank Emma for her commitment and determination

The International Cricket Council (ICC) says it has back-up plans for the Men’s T20 World Cup amid a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in India.

India yesterday reported a total of 126,789 new cases, with the country’s seven-day average standing

Southampton is England is due to host the World Test Championship final between New Zealand and India

Japanese athletes could receive priority access to COVID-19 vaccinations ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, it has been claimed.

athletes were confirmed to have been placed in a priority group for vaccinations last month, while New

Zealand has also confirmed their athletes are eligible for early vaccinations.Other NOCs, including

All Hockey Pro League matches involving Australia, China and New Zealand that had been scheduled for

, all of which are set to take place in Europe.None of the matches will feature Australia, China or New

Zealand, who have not played a Hockey Pro League game since the pandemic hit."

China tops the medals table after the opening day of the 2021 Asia-Oceania Judo Championships in Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan, with two gold medals from five events.

China defeated Kim Ji-su of South Korea.Kazakhstan's Sevara Nishanbayeva defeated Justine Bishop of New

Zealand by ippon to win bronze and Uzbekistan's Nilufar Ermaganbetova defeated Turkmenistan's Gozel

The majority of host organisations are planning for the return of major sporting events in 2021, a recent survey by the International Association of Event Hosts (IAEH) has indicated.

The survey, monitoring the impact of the global pandemic, involved IAEH members in Asia, Australia/New

Zealand, Middle East, Europe and North America.The survey was completed by 24 IAEH member organisations

two thirds of members are actively planning for stadium events in 2021 ©Getty ImagesIn Australia and New

reimbursement packages.Members rated the effectiveness of these measures were higher in Australia, New

Zealand, Asia and Middle East (seven out of 10) than in Europe and North America (five and a half out

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed Himalaya MEN as its official men's grooming partner for men's events through to 2022.

marquee men's tournaments, beginning with the final of the World Test Championship between India and New

Zealand to be held in Southampton, Men's T20 World Cup 2021 in India, followed by the Men's T20 World

Five top European competitors, including two former world champions, will contest one place on the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) Athletes' Committee when elections take place for the Paris 2024 cycle during the World Championships in Cairo in June.

Egypt, representing Africa, Pamela Zapata of Argentina, representing South America, Rebecca Jamieson of New

Zealand, representing Oceania, and Ana Sophia Hernandez Cuellar of Guatemala, representing the North

NORCECA, and Dean Gleeson of Australia, representing Oceania.A key issue for the UIPM is a controversial new

Netball Australia has launched a worldwide search for a new chief executive following the departure of

sport in Australia, with the national side currently number one in the world rankings.Fechner began a new

be involved in the sport at all levels from "community netball to international competition" with a new

Our recent initiatives in governance reform, the new broadcast deal and growth in critical commercial

gold medals.However, they currently do not hold either of the sport's biggest prizes after losing to New

Zealand in the final of the 2019 World Cup and being pipped by England to the Commonwealth title at

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket Committee has amended the use of Decision Review System (DRS) and Umpire’s Call at its latest meeting.

member women’s teams.The ICC also confirmed the appointments of Mel Jones from Cricket Australia and New

Zealand Cricket’s Catherine Campbell as full member representatives on the ICC Women’s Committee.The

Argentina will make their international return as the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey Pro League resumes in Buenos Aires.

defeats.The remainder of April’s matches, which were due to feature Australia, the United States, China and New

Zealand, were postponed last month.This is due to the ongoing travel restrictions in place during the

Egyptian capital Cairo is set to host the 2021 Junior and Cadet World Fencing Championships, with the event returning after last year's edition could not go ahead due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

edition before it was cancelled by the International Fencing Federation in July last year.Nations such as New

Zealand and Britain have pulled out of the competition this year due to coronavirus-related travel restrictions.British

Mexico won the Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Men’s Olympic Qualifying Championship (CMOQ) after the hosts beat Honduras on penalties in Guadalajara.

fourth consecutive men’s Olympic football tournament, join Japan, France, Germany, Romania, Spain and New

Zealand in the men's field.The line-up also includes South American giants Argentina and Brazil, African

host cities and 10 stadiums have been confirmed for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New

Zealand.

Eden Park in Auckland in New Zealand has been selected by FIFA to stage the opening match of the tournament

Zealand.Newcastle and Launceston in Australia and Christchurch in New Zealand have missed out.The 2023

Johanna Wood, President of New Zealand Football, added: "It is a privilege to co-host the FIFA Women's

Zealand."

Australia and New Zealand were awarded the hosting rights following a FIFA Council vote in June 2020.