Imran Khwaja won a fiercely-fought election against Ricky Skerritt to remain deputy chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). 

served as interim chair of the ICC last year and ran to hold the position permanently, but lost out to New

by one vote ©Cricket West IndiesIt is thought the tightly-knit group of India, Australia, England, New

Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan, Ireland, and Barclay voted for Skerritt, while Khwaja received votes

junior athlete of the year and newcomer of the year.National Federation of the year went to Zambia, a new

December 2020 during a virtual ceremony, and covered the period spanning November 2019 to October 2020.New

social media, education, coaching, anti-doping and app usage.Best Female Athlete:Michelle Montague (New

Zealand)Best Male Athlete:Bagdat Zhubanysh (Kazakhstan)Best Junior Athlete of the Year:Muhammad Mokaev

(England)Best Performance:Michelle Montague (New Zealand)Most Proactive National Federation:MMA India

Optimism is reportedly growing among organisers of next year’s rescheduled Pacific Mini Games thanks to the rollout of coronavirus vaccines in host country the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).

of CNMI, is set to host the 11th edition of the Pacific Mini Games from June 17 to 25 in 2022.Radio New

Zealand Pacific reported the Organising Committee "are assuming these Games will go ahead and are planning

Fencing New Zealand held a training camp to inspire a return to the sport following a year heavily impacted

and drills such as point-control target practice.There are very few active cases of coronavirus in New

Zealand so the camp could be held without restrictive measures in place.

 Activities at the training camp included classroom instruction ©Fencing New Zealand"We are lucky

to be free of COVID in the community," said Fencing New Zealand secretary general Amanda Hopkins.

 "While we are conscious of safety during the COVID-19 environment, New Zealand has been COVID-free

Honey Hireme-Smiler, one of New Zealand’s rugby league greats, has become the latest international ambassador

time is already monumental in the sports history so I can’t wait to help to spread the world in my new

Softball Australia has said it is "bitterly disappointed" to announce the cancellation of this year's Australia Pacific Cup due to pandemic-related travelling restrictions.

International Sportspark, with the action being broadcast live on Fox Sports Australia and Kayo.The new

Olympics played in the international tournament, including hosts Australia, Italy, Japan and Mexico.New Zealand

Cameroon and Chile's playoff for a place in the women's Olympic football tournament at Tokyo 2020 has been moved to April due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

one of 10 countries to have so far qualified for the 12-team tournament, joining hosts Japan, Brazil, New

Zealand, Britain, Netherlands, Sweden, Canada, United States and Zambia.Defending champions Germany

Polynesian Federation & Associated DisciplinesPresident: Hiro Lemaire [email protected] Zealand

– New Zealand Mixed Martial Arts FederationPresident: Terry [email protected]

Bristol Bears star Semi Radradra has "a desire" to play at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, according to Fijian rugby sevens head coach Gareth Baber.

eyeing a second successive Olympic gold medal at Tokyo 2020, are planning to train with Australia, New

Zealand and Samoa before setting off to the Japanese capital and Baber hopes Radradra will be released

We are working and developing players in Fiji and the issue the new guys have is that they have not played

The Oceania Cycling Confederation (OCC) has cancelled the 2021 Oceania Cycling Championships road, track, BMX and mountain bike disciplines until further notice because of the ongoing pandemic.

growing from four to 10.It currently comprises seven full members - Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Guam, New

Zealand, Samoa and Vanuatu and three associate members - New Caledonia, Northern Mariana Islands and

The OCC continues to work with AusCycling, Cycling New Zealand, pacific region Member Federations and

We express our thanks to AusCycling, Cycling New Zealand, Pacific Members, governments and partner organisations

Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) director of cricket Graeme Smith has reacted angrily after Australia pulled out of their tour at the "11th hour" due to coronavirus concerns.

"unacceptable" risk to players and staff.Australia’s concerns come as South Africa grapples with a new

@CricketAus) February 2, 2021The postponement of the match between Australia and South Africa means New

Zealand have become the first team to qualify for the inaugural ICC World Test Championship final.New

Zealand are currently ranked second in the table with a points percentage of 70 per cent, which has

The two-legged playoff between China and South Korea for the last Asian spot at the women’s Olympic football tournament in Tokyo has been postponed again because of the coronavirus pandemic.

one of 10 countries to have so far qualified for the 12-team tournament joining hosts Japan, Brazil, New

Zealand, Britain, Netherlands, Sweden, Canada, United States and Zambia.The defending champions Germany

Guadalajara in Mexico, Munich in Germany and the Spanish city of Valencia have been shortlisted to host the Gay Games in 2026.

 Auckland in New Zealand, Australian city Brisbane, San Diego in the United States, Chinese Taipei's

Australian cricket followers might like to look away now. It’s February 1.

Trevor Chappell of the last ball of the final over of Australia’s World Series Cup one-day match against New

Zealand underarm to stop them scoring the six runs they required ©Getty ImagesChappell Jr responded

Zealand captain, Geoff Howarth, ran on to remonstrate with the two Australian umpires.Observing this

pic.twitter.com/OYM7yXrDUH— Rob Moody (@robelinda2) January 31, 2021The incident provoked the New Zealand

Zealand remains a painful one for Australian cricket it pales beside that of the Ashes series of 1932

Matches in two qualifying groups for the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia Cup are set to be played in Doha after being moved from countries which have implemented travel bans to counter the COVID-19 pandemic.

 Clark was also meant to welcome New Zealand, Australia, Guam and Hong Kong for Group C matches,

but a new location is yet to be confirmed for these contests.