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FEI confirms Tokyo 2020 quota places after irregularities at qualifying events

  • Equestrian

The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has confirmed Tokyo 2020 quota places across three equestrian disciplines, following investigations into irregularities at events in France and Syria as well as anti-doping violations by two Qatari athletes.

qualifying event in Morocco's capital Rabat in October and as a result the Qatari team have lost the Africa


Exclusive: Kremlev claims Russian Boxing financial support for AIBA not linked to campaign to become President

  • Boxing

Russian Boxing Federation secretary general Umar Kremlev has admitted that his organisation is funding a series of forums around the world organised by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) but claimed it is not part of a campaign for him to become the new President of the embattled governing body.

.This is scheduled to be followed by one in Europe in Italian city Assisi on February 29.Events for Africa


Rugby World Cup winner Kolbe in talks to play for South Africa at Tokyo 2020

  • Rugby Sevens

South Africa's Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe has revealed he is holding discussions with the country's national governing body for the sport over competing at this year's Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Rugby sevens made its Olympic debut at Rio 2016.South Africa beat Japan 54-14 in the bronze-medal match.It


Weightlifters closer to getting a voice and a vote after groundbreaking IWF meeting

  • Weightlifting

Details of a progressive proposal to give athletes at least one vote on the Executive Board, and the right of veto over decisions that directly impact them, were revealed at an International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) “think tank” meeting in Tashkent in Uzbekistan.

comprise two members each, one male and one female, from North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa


Cricket South Africa pulls out of Pakistan tour

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has postponed an upcoming tour of Pakistan, citing managing players' workloads

South Africa and Pakistan had been due to play three T20 internationals in Pakistan next month."

Wasim Khan "the board of Cricket South Africa are very comfortable with touring Pakistan.

I have suggested Rawalpindi as a venue to Cricket South Africa and they are comfortable with the suggestion

for much of the past decade because of security concerns, so losing this opportunity to host South Africa


Liverpool awaiting more information before making decision on Salah participation at Tokyo 2020

  • Football

Egyptian star Mohamed Salah could represent his country at this year's Olympic Games in Tokyo, but coach Shawky Gharib has conceded the final decision on his participation rests with his club Liverpool.

allowed to select up to three players over that age.Egypt qualified for Tokyo 2020 at the Under-23 Africa

November, where they lifted the trophy.Ivory Coast, who finished as runners-up, and third-placed South Africa



FINA to use Asian Games water polo results for Tokyo 2020 places after qualifier cancelled because of coronavirus

  • Water Polo

The International Swimming Federation (FINA) is set to use results from the 2018 Asian Games to determine Tokyo 2020 qualifiers, following the cancellation of the Asian Water Polo Championships over coronavirus fears.

Games.Their team would join hosts Japan, Serbia, Italy, Spain, the United States, Australia, South Africa

robin-group at the Asian Games, ahead of Kazakhstan.Japan, the US, Spain, Canada, Australia, South Africa


Kenyatta University to host All-Africa University Games in August

  • Universiade

Kenyatta University will host the 10th edition of the All-Africa University Games later this year, organisers

Around 4,000 athletes from universities across Africa are expected to travel to Kenya’s capital city

in August for the Games.Kenyatta University vice-chancellor Paul Wainaina thanked the Federation of Africa

It will be the third time Kenya has hosted the All-Africa University Games.Both the 1978 and 2014 Games

was present at the launch event.Kabenge claimed the Games offered athletes the chance to represent Africa


WBSC Europe announce teams for inaugural Baseball5 European Championship

  • Baseball and Softball

World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Europe have announced the 16 teams set to compete at the inaugural Baseball5 European Championship at Vilnius in Lithuania.

2020The Baseball5 World Cup will feature 12 teams in total.This will include two national teams from Africa


India claim FIH Rising Star of the Year awards

  • Hockey

India won both the men's and women's Rising Star of the Year awards at the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey Stars Awards.

final but was voted Best Young Player of the FIH Series Finals tournament after his side beat South Africa




Pakistan claim third after another washout at ICC Under-19 World Cup

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Pakistan were awarded third today at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 World Cup after downpours cancelled their playoff match with New Zealand. 

yesterday's game between West Indies and Australia was ended early due to rain, today's in Benoni in South Africa