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Hosts Japan to play Olympic champions in opening water polo match at Tokyo 2020

  • Tokyo 2020

Japan and reigning champions the United States are set to open the water polo tournament at this year's postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

and 8 respectively.Group A of the women's event features Australia, South Africa, The Netherlands, Spain

battle it out in Group A of the men's competition, while Group B features Australia, Croatia, Serbia, Spain


European Cricket League cancelled for second year in a row

  • Non-Olympic Sports

The 2021 European Cricket League (ECL) in Spain has fallen victim to the coronavirus pandemic.

called off for the second year in a row.Organisers now hope to stage an expanded 30 team tournament in Spain


UEFA leaves decision on Euro 2020 fan capacity to host countries after removing limit

  • Football

The host countries at this year's postponed European Championship will be able to set their own cap on the number of fans permitted to attend matches after the organisation removed its capacity limit during its latest Executive Committee meeting today.

among the stadiums which could have up to 50 per cent capacity at Euro 2020 ©Getty ImagesBilbao in Spain


UEFA to discuss lifting spectator limit at Euro 2020

  • Football

UEFA is set to discuss lifting the maximum spectator limit of 30 per cent capacity at this year's postponed European Championship when it holds its latest Executive Committee meeting tomorrow.

the 12 host cities to confirm their final plans for the event, scheduled to open on June 11.Bilbao in Spain


Real Madrid expected to sue doping doctor Fuentes over comments in interview

  • Football

Real Madrid is expected to sue Eufemiano Fuentes after the doctor, the centre of the Operation Puerto doping saga, appeared to suggest he previously had links to medical staff at the club.

sentence.The sentence was given on public health grounds, as doping was not considered a criminal offence in Spain



Honduras and Mexico secure Tokyo 2020 berths at CONCACAF men's Olympic qualifier

  • Football

Honduras and Mexico secured the final places in the men's Olympic football tournament at Tokyo 2020 after winning semi-finals at the Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) qualifier in Guadalajara.

with the two teams assured of competing at Tokyo 2020.The teams join Japan, France, Germany, Romania, Spain


Bilbao to host start of 2023 Tour de France

  • Cycling

Tour de France organisers have confirmed the 2023 race will begin with two stages in the Basque Country.

120th anniversary in 2023, with the Amaury Sport Organisation announcing the Grand Tour will begin in Spain

for only the second time.The Tour de France last held its Grand Départ in Spain in 1992, when home favourite

will also stay within the borders of the Basque Country.Organisers say the third stage will begin in Spain





The Netherlands battle back to beat Spain at qualifier for Water Polo World League

  • Water Polo

The Netherlands earned a crucial victory over Spain at the European qualification tournament for the

back from their 16-15 loss to Greece with a competitive first half display against European champions Spain

their squad due to disciplinary reasons.Two quick-fire goals and a potentially tiring Dutch team saw Spain

would see them leapfrog Greece and earn a place in the Super Final.Hungary are top on 16 points, with Spain




Italy and France pull out of Water Polo World League games over COVID-19 restrictions

  • Water Polo

Two of the seven teams due to be contesting the European qualification tournament for the women's Water Polo World League Super Final have pulled out because of coronavirus-related travel restrictions.

scheduled fixtures happened to be versus the absent France and Italy.The Netherlands, Greece, Russia and Spain

not go ahead, however, with the absent teams considered to have lost 5-0 by FINA.European champions Spain

to clash the following day, before Russia and the Dutch meet in the last game on Sunday (March 27).Spain