The New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation has withdrawn its women's national team from its World Championship event due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent travel restrictions.

with just five teams instead of six, with the remaining nations Croatia, Australia, Iceland, South Africa

groups.Multiple ice hockey competitions have been affected by COVID-19 ©Getty ImagesAustralia and South Africa

The BBC has removed a trailer for a new Oscar Pistorius documentary series after receiving criticism over its failure to name his murder victim Reeva Steenkamp.

intruder, he was initially found guilty of manslaughter before the Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa

The Rugby League European Federation (RLEF) Board has recommended that Ghana be upgraded from an observer to affiliate member of the sport's world governing body, the International Rugby League (IRL).

League Federation Ghana (RLFG) would become only the third African nation - following Nigeria and South Africa

Their acceptance would further strengthen the establishment of a proposed Middle East Africa Confederation

World Rugby has published a new report which suggests hosting the Rugby World Cup can generate up to £2.9 billion ($3.77 billion/€3.19 billion) in total economic impact.

and 2027 and 2031 men's editions are due to be selected in May 2022 by the World Rugby Council.South Africa

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has called on the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) to hold its long-awaited elections, suggesting further measures could be taken if delays continue.

and fair election.”The IOC has defended its appointment of Sam Ramsamy ©Getty ImagesAthletics South Africa

The next International Esports Federation (IESF) Ordinary General Meeting (OGM), which will feature a Presidential election, is due to take place on December 21.

down because the coronavirus pandemic made it difficult for him to carry out his duties from South Africa

National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ) President Alfred Foloko joined celebrations to commemorate Zambian Independence Day in capital city Lusaka.

boycotted in protest at the inclusion of New Zealand despite the All Blacks touring apartheid South Africa

Ahmad has been backed to run for a second term as President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

for Ahmad to put forward his candidacy.Algeria, Botswana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa

suspension.The statement calling for Ahmad’s re-election said he had "brought new impetus to football in Africa

Joël Bouzou has been re-elected President of the World Olympians Association (WOA) during the organisation's virtual General Assembly.

Enrique Salguero Goodall and Aliann Pompey set to represent the Americas, Abeer Essawy to represent Africa

International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Goalball has invited countries to apply to host its major events due to be held between 2022 and 2025.

of February 28 2021 for bids to be submitted for competitions including Continental Championships in Africa

Today is the 80th birthday of Pelé, a fact which will make an entire generation feel a little older.

unprecedented 17 Lions caps but in 1974 he skippered them unbeaten through an entire tour of South Africa

The postponement of the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar to 2026 gives organisers a "unique opportunity to further optimise their delivery plans", International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission chair Kirsty Coventry has claimed.

supporting their efforts as part of a 'one-team' approach, focused on delivering the first Olympic event in Africa

The draw for the 2021 Rugby World Cup, the top competition in women's rugby, has been set for November 20 and is scheduled to take place in Auckland in host nation New Zealand.

hosts while the other six were the next highest finishers at the 2017 edition in Ireland.Fiji and South Africa

New Zealand, England and Canada, with band two featuring France, Australia and the US.Wales, South Africa

Nigeria is poised to become the first country in Africa to be made an affiliate member of the International

reviewed by IRL at its recent Board meeting.Remond Safi, RLEF’s regional manager for the Middle East Africa

affiliate membership is approved by IRL ©Nigeria Rugby League"Nigeria will be the first country in Africa

World Rowing has announced the dates of three of the five continental qualifiers for the 2021 World Rowing Indoor Championships (WRICH).

scheduled to be held virtually on February 27 and 28.St Andrews’ School for Girls in Gauteng in South Africa