By Nick Butler at the InterContinental Hotel in BangkokKosovo will become a member of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) as soon as they are accepted as a full member by the International Olympic Committee, ANOC President Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah confirmed today.

opposition.Although 108 of the 193 United Nations member states officially recognise the country, many, including Serbia

By Paul OsborneSpain has officially submitted its candidature to host the 2018 Women's Basketball World Cup.

Championships final after Torrens inspires win against hosts TurkeyOctober 2014: Turkey cling on against Serbia

By Paul OsborneSerbian Minister for Youth and Sport Vanja Udovičić has paid a visit to the headquarters of the Baku 2015 European Games as preparations continue ahead of the inaugural event next June.

In Serbia, our athletes are aware that the European Games as an important event that will become one

With 50 per cent of the sports qualification process now complete, Serbia have qualified athletes to

Serbia will be sending a strong team to the inaugural European Games, and we are looking forward to welcoming

Serbia, Russia and China were among international heavyweights staunchly opposed to Kosovo, while others

Some have claimed Serbia and others have conceded ground in although to boost their long-term aim to

Vladimir Putin to Belgrade, a few days before the announcement, along with an unprecedented visit to Serbia

athletes from the two countries are drawn together, or if a vital European qualifying event takes place in Serbia

These two issues are particularly important given the abandonment of the football international between Serbia

By Duncan Mackay at the Manchester Central Convention ComplexJade Jones' wait to add a World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) Grand Prix title to her Olympic gold medal will continue for a while longer after she suffered another defeat by a golden point here today. 

the medals table with two golds and two brnzes ahead of Spain's two golds, while South Korea, Russia, Serbia

By Paul OsborneSerbia have been awarded a 3-0 walkover over Albania after their Euro 2016 qualifying match was abandoned due to politically charged violence earlier this month, although they have received a three point deduction.

Body (CEDB) deemed that Albania had forfeited the match and in doing so lost 3-0.But it also penalised Serbia

The Football Association of Serbia also found reason to argue against UEFA's decision as they felt the

played the following day (October 15).In a press statement on October 15, the Football Association of Serbia

terrorist action planned in advance, above all directed against interests of our country, Republic of Serbia

".There are long-standing tensions between Serbia and Albania over Kosovo - the Republic which claimed

By Duncan Mackay in LausanneKosovo are set to make their debut in a major international event at the European Games in Baku next year following their historic recognition by the International Olympic Committee.

Bach claimed that he did not expect any opposition to the IOC's decision, even though Serbia had claimed

By Nick Butler in LausanneProvisional recognition has been granted to Kosovo by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), meaning athletes from the country are set to compete at Rio 2016.

spearheaded the campaign for Olympic inclusion ©ITGThe decision, however, is not without controversy because Serbia

they said in a statement.It follows last week's abandonment of the Euro 2016 qualifying match between Serbia

By Nick Butler at the Mediolanum Forum in Milan"Born in the USA" rang around the Mediolanum Arena here tonight as the United States broke a 62-year duck by defeating China 3-1 to win their first ever International Volleyball Federation Women's World Championship final.

of Volleyball Women's World Championship with straight sets winsOctober 2014: Russia prevail against Serbia

By Gary AndersonThe Walserfeld Halle in Austrian city Salzburg was the setting for the conclusion of the World Karate Federation Premier League series and saw 12 athletes crowned this season's overall Grand Winners.

overhaul Macedonian Berat Jakupi who claimed the Grand Winner's prize.Kata team honours went the way of Serbia

By Nick Butler at the Mediolanum Forum in MilanA clinical performance by China silenced the home crowd here this evening as they beat the host nation 3-1 to set up an International Volleyball Federation Women's World Championship final against United States, who were equally impressive in beating Brazil 3-0.

of Volleyball Women's World Championship with straight sets winsOctober 2014: Russia prevail against Serbia

to complete third round line-up at Volleyball Women's World ChampionshipOctober 2014: Russia and Serbia

By Nick Butler in MilanChina and United States qualified for the semi-finals of the International Volleyball Federation Women's World Championship after the two teams that will join them in the last four, Brazil and Italy, each won in the Mediolanum Forum here this evening. 

of Volleyball Women's World Championship with straight sets winsOctober 2014: Russia prevail against Serbia

to complete third round line-up at Volleyball Women's World ChampionshipOctober 2014: Russia and Serbia

By Zjan ShirinianBrazil and Italy are through to the semi-finals of the International Volleyball Federation Women's World Championship without even stepping on the court.

of Volleyball Women's World Championship with straight sets winsOctober 2014: Russia prevail against Serbia

to complete third round line-up at Volleyball Women's World ChampionshipOctober 2014: Russia and Serbia

By Zjan ShirinianItaly and Brazil have opened the third round of the International Volleyball Federation Women's World Championship with straight sets wins.

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to complete third round line-up at Volleyball Women's World ChampionshipOctober 2014: Russia and Serbia

By Nick Butler at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte CarloLast month's International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Men's World Cup was a major boost for the sport, and the result of a detailed effort to maximise its appeal, director general of FIBA Media and Marketing Services Frank Leenders has claimed.

The quadrennial event was won by a star-studded United States team, who defeated Serbia 129-92 in the