On the first weekend of February, women and girls will compete in an official weightlifting competition in Iran for the first time, bringing down one of the remaining barriers to global gender equality in a sport that had the words "for men only" in its rule book for nearly 90 years.

recognition.Every female weightlifter owes a debt to Judy Glenney, who with magazine owner Mabel Rader, and former USA

has helped inspire Iran to launch their women's weightlifting programme ©Getty ImagesGlenney was a USA

at about the same time as Glenney and Rader took up the women's cause.The key dates were 1980, when USA

This gave me the idea that we had to let the women in, so I made up my mind that when the day came the USA

out to compete, Glenney spoke with Ursula Papandrea, another pioneer from the US who is President of USA

North Korea and South Korea could share a four-man sled to test conditions before bobsleigh competition starts at the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games.

USA Bobsled and Skeleton chief executive Darrin Steele, a two-time Olympian, has told the Associated

American gymnast Maggie Nichols claims she was the first to report sexual abuse by Larry Nassar to USA

medalled at the 2012 Olympics, have bravely stepped forward to proclaim they were sexually assaulted by USA

Up until now, I was identified as 'Athlete A' by USA Gymnastics, the US Olympic Committee (USOC) and

The scandal surrounding Larry Nassar has created growing pressure for change at USA Gymnastics ©Getty

They never told USA Gymnastics," she added."

report to law enforcement, and USA Gymnastics contacted the FBI on the next business day, Monday, July

The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and Nike have unveiled the medal ceremony uniforms American athletes will wear at the 2018 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang. 

temperatures are expected to be below freezing, aside from ice hockey.It is claimed Nike's 2018 Team USA

Nike's Summit Jacket - which features the zip-in, zip-out system - includes the Team USA Hypershield

American flag adorns the inner phone pocket and the adjustable bottom toggle of the shell.The Team USA

with a durable water repellent coat that provides protection from rain and snow.The 2018 women's Team USA

Medal Stand Collection ©NikeA waist cinch and ankle zip that, when open, reads USA are said to make

The United States Olympic Committee has announced December's finalists for the Team USA awards.

USA Baseball have signed a partnership with the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) in a bid

Astros manager A.J Hinch applauded the initiative ©Getty ImagesIt will also be hosted online by the USA

support the commitment of baseball coaches at all levels of the amateur game," said Rick Riccobono, USA

added: "We couldn't be more excited about the possibilities of the partnership between the ABCA and USA

Polish duo Piotr Kantor and Bartosz Losiak have qualified for the semi-final stages of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Beach World Tour in The Hague.

pic.twitter.com/rTKntw0pC0— USA Volleyball (@usavolleyball) January 6, 2018Today’s women’s events saw

USA Triathlon are already casting an eye towards a new generation of stars for Paris 2024 and Los Angeles

Angeles 2028 is to reach younger athletes and get them involved in the sport," Amanda Duke Boulet, USA

I don't have a lot of competition within the USA in my class as of yet, but I am excited as the sport

Grace Norman is looking forward to facing sterner competition in the coming years ©Getty ImagesThe USA

 “We had a lot to celebrate after Rio 2016, but our challenge was to continue that success,” USA

“USA Triathlon has been a big part of my success.

Has anyone else become as frustrated as me with ludicrous claims that the United States should boycott this year's Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang?

things like that because these athletes have worked so hard to get there," Auxier said, according to USA

2014, Jujitsu was then included in the inaugural World Beach Games, scheduled for San Diego, in the USA

Brazil's Ágatha Bednarczuk and partner Duda enjoyed a straightforward victory as main draw action began at the International Volleyball Federation Beach World Tour event in The Hague.

Herrero 21-16, 21-9.Brooke Sweat and Summer Ross of the United States were also winners in Pool G ©USA

United States Figure Skating (USFS) officials have criticised Senator Lindsey Graham for "playing politics" over the country's participation at this year's Winter OIympic Games in Pyeongchang.

things like that because these athletes have worked so hard to get there," Auxier said, according to USA

The lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) International Powerlifting Championships will see the introduction of an inclusive Mx category for transgender, non-binary and intersex athletes.

 Participation numbers are expected to grow significantly this year with Team GB and Team USA Powerlifting

Weightlifting Fiji have announced they have qualified eight athletes for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Championships in Gold Coast, Asian Indoor Games in Turkmenistan, World Championships in Anaheim in USA

USA Diving have announced the appointment of Kevin Ankrom as their high performance director as they

“I am excited to bring Kevin on board,” said Lee Johnson, USA Diving chief executive.

performance both domestically and internationally that will build on the recent Olympic achievements of USA

forward to establishing myself in this role and developing a successful performance culture and team for USA

looking forward to the challenges, competitive opportunities, and overseeing the development of the USA