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World Surf League Championship Tour competitors revealed for 2022

  • Surfing

A total of 51 surfers have been confirmed as part of the line-up for the 2022 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT), featuring defending champions Gabriel Medina of Brazil and Hawaiian Olympic champion Carissa Moore.

men's medallists from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Ferreira, Japan's Kanoa Igarashi and Owen Wright of Australia



Uganda

  • Birmingham 2022 Chef de Mission interviews

When Joshua Cheptegei crossed the line first to win gold in the 5,000 metres at Tokyo 2020, he confirmed Uganda's best-ever Olympic performance.

the country are ranked sixth in the world, there are hopes of upsetting the sport's dominant trio of Australia

It was a proud moment," said Mwase, who was the country's general manager at the Games in Australia."


Executive search firm appointed to find President and independent members of Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee

  • Brisbane 2032

Global executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has been appointed to find five independent directors, including the President, to serve on the Organising Committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brisbane.

officially awarded the 2032 Olympic Games at the IOC Session prior to Tokyo 2020 ©Getty ImagesParalympics Australia

Committee President and International Olympic Committee (IOC) vice-president John Coates, his Paralympics Australia



Djokovic set to be flown out of Australia as world number one has visa application rejected

  • Tennis

vaccine exemption, the world's number one men's tennis player Novak Djokovic is set to be flown out of Australia

Any individual seeking to enter Australia must comply with our border requirements," Morrison said, speaking

Novak Djokovic when he arrives in Australia, if he's not vaccinated, he must provide acceptable proof

While the Victorian government and Tennis Australia may permit a non-vaccinated player to compete in

Since 15 December 2021 fully vaccinated eligible visa holders can travel to Australia without needing

As an organisation, we [Tennis Australia] abided by the conditions and the decision was left in the hands


Burov aiming to continue 100 per cent win streak in Le Relais Aerials World Cup

  • Freestyle

Having won all four contests so far this season, Russian Maxim Burov will be looking to win his fifth straight event in the men's aerials International Ski Federation Freestyle World Cup at the next leg in Le Relais in Canada.

Cup victory, making her a favourite again tomorrow.Ukraine's Anastasiya Novosad and Danielle Scott of Australia


FIBA launches "Nothing Beats Like It" campaign for 2022 Women's World Cup in Sydney

  • Basketball

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has launched a promotional campaign under the "Nothing Beats Like It" banner for its Women's World Cup in Sydney later this year.

to be staged at the Sydney Super Dome and the State Sports Centre at the Sydney Olympic Park.Hosts Australia

World Cup are set to be decided at the Qualifying Tournaments scheduled for February 10 to 13, in which Australia



Djokovic to play in Australian Open after receiving COVID-19 vaccine exemption

  • Tennis

World number one Novak Djokovic is set to compete at the upcoming Australian Open after revealing that he has received "exemption permission" not to have a COVID-19 vaccination.

in Sydney last week.But Djokovic has now taken to social media to confirm that he is on his way to Australia

experts.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Novak Djokovic (@djokernole)"Every athlete coming into Australia

In the case of tennis players, that's far more rigorous than anyone coming into Australia applying for

that up to 95 per cent of players at the Australian Open will be vaccinated against coronavirus.Tennis Australia

claims last month that Djokovic had grounds to apply for a medical exemption to allow him to compete in Australia


David Owen: All change on leaderboard of IOC tweeters as Gasol takes control

  • Inside the Blogs

The end of another year means it is time to crown the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Top Tweeter of 2021 - and for the first time since 2018, there is a new champion.

Holm of Sweden; Kikkan Randall of the United States; Danka Barteková of Slovakia; James Tomkins of Australia

Canadians; and Australasia one, a New Zealander.The changes mean that neither the United States nor Australia


Phillip Adams

  • Commonwealth Sport Legends

"It's like doing a marathon in reverse," says Phillip Adams of his highly focused approach to shooting. "You have to slow down, control your pulse rate and your emotions, and stay calm."

It served Adams so well that in 2002, in his sixth successive appearance for Australia at the Commonwealth



Three-time Olympic triple jump champion Saneyev dies aged 76

  • Athletics

Viktor Saneyev - who claimed three Olympic triple jump gold medals for the Soviet Union - has died at the age of 76.

retirement, Saneyev had a spell working at Dynamo Sports Club in Georgian capital Tbilisi before moving to Australia