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ASEAN Para Games in The Philippines to offer Tokyo 2020 Paralympic qualification points

  • Paralympics

Qualification points for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games will be on offer for athletes competing at the 10th edition of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Para Games in Manila in January 2020, it has been announced.

Philippines ©Getty ImagesAthletics, swimming, boccia, table tennis, powerlifting, cycling, football, sitting volleyball


Condolences sent to skiing legend Miller after death of 19-month-old daughter

  • Alpine Skiing

Condolences have been sent to the United States' most decorated male skier Bode Miller from across the American sporting community following the tragic death of his 19-month-old daughter.

drowning in a swimming pool in Southern California.Reports said Miller's wife Morgan, a professional beach volleyball


Sanya City in China awarded 2020 Asian Beach Games

  • Asian Beach Games

Sanya City in China has been announced as host of the sixth Asian Beach Games in 2020 following an Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) inspection visit.

as a popular tourist destination and also serves as the training base of the Chinese national beach volleyball




Badminton venue at Paris 2024 set to be moved due to costs concerns

  • Paris 2024

The venue for badminton is reportedly the latest to be changed by Paris 2024 as part of efforts to reduce costs for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

French newspaper Le Parisien reported that badminton will be switched from Le Bourget, where volleyball

were among the reasons for the proposed change, which has not been confirmed by Paris 2024.The planned volleyball

current cost of €172 million (£151million/$212 million), Agence France-Presse reported.Badminton and volleyball


Australia to compete in 27 sports at Buenos Aires 2018

  • Buenos Aires 2018

Australia have confirmed that they will compete in 27 sports at the Buenos Aires 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games.

event.Australian participation has been confirmed in archery, athletics, badminton, 3x3 basketball, beach volleyball



Faroe Islands insist Olympic recognition not a political issue

  • Olympics

Faroese Confederation of Sports and Olympic Committee (FCSOC) representatives have insisted their campaign for Olympic recognition should not be considered a political issue.

international federations - archery, badminton, football, handball, judo, swimming, table tennis and volleyball





ANOC confirm 15 sports and 17 disciplines for first World Beach Games

  • ANOC News

A final list of 15 sports and 17 disciplines due to appear at the inaugural Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) World Beach Games in San Diego next year has been confirmed today.

kata karate, kitefoil sailing, park skateboarding, beach soccer, beach tennis, 3x3 basketball, beach volleyball



Perry says USA Gymnastics on "new path" prior to House of Representatives hearing on sexual abuse

  • Gymnastics

USA Gymnastics chief executive Kerry Perry has said the organisation is on a "new path" following the horrific sexual abuse carried out by former team doctor Larry Nassar.

Olympic Committee (USOC), has also been called alongside Jamie Davis and Tim Hinchey, counterparts at USA Volleyball

double Olympic champion Steven Lopez and his brother Jean.Allegations have also been made against USA Volleyball