The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has opened a new headquarters in Abidjan in the Ivory Coast. 

Nearly 58 years after its creation, FIBA Africa owns its house of basketball," said FIBA President Horacio

Baumann at the unveiling of FIBA's new African headquarters ©Getty ImagesFIBA vice-president and FIBA Africa

 "As a great visionary, Patrick felt that the progress of the game in Africa would go through the

announced last month that they plan to launch a professional basketball league in Africa.The Basketball Africa

India have been awarded the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test Championship Mace for the third consecutive year.

second with 108 points, earning them $500,000 (£383,223/€446,805).They have taken the place of South Africa

World Rugby has announced the location and dates for the men’s and women’s regional qualification tournaments for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, taking place from June to November 2019. 

qualification places available with tournaments being held across each of the six World Rugby regions – Asia, Africa

’s regional qualifiers will take place across the six World Rugby regions with the winners of Asia, Africa

 The dates and locations of the men’s and women’s qualifiers for Africa have yet to be confirmed.Rugby

Manu Sawhney has taken over as chief executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

ESPN Star Sports joined the governing body last month and has now officially replaced former South Africa

Athletics South Africa (ASA) has attacked the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF

Changes to the format of Diamond League events will not disadvantage African athletes, International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) officials promised during a meeting with Athletics Kenya head Jackson Tuwei in Aarhus.

next year.The axing of the 5,000m from the programme of Diamond League events has been criticised in Africa

New Zealand – the world's number one team – have been drawn in Group A for the Men’s Softball World Championship in the Czech Republic this June.

Cuba.Canada headline Group B, which features Australia, the United States, Venezuela, Denmark, South Africa

Australia's Michael Matthews won stage six of the Volta a Catalunya today as Miguel Angel Lopez retained the overall lead.

alongside, Matthews held on for victory.He was timed at 3 hours 56min 36sec as Daryl Impey of South Africa

Hosts Australia qualified for both finals as last-four clashes were played at the International Swimming Federation Water Polo Intercontinental Cup today in Perth.

finishing positions.In the women's event, Kazakhstan beat New Zealand 14-12 and Japan saw off South Africa

12-7.Men's matches saw Argentina down South Africa 12-6 and China beat New Zealand 11-8.The winning

USA Swimming has nominated four-time Olympic champion and Los Angeles 2028 chief athlete officer Janet Evans for the position of treasurer at the International Swimming Federation (FINA), according to website swimswam. 

within FINA elect a specific number of representatives on the Bureau.The Americas, Asia, Europe and Africa

announced TV Media Sport (TVMS) will provide coverage of their World Athletics Series events to sub-Saharan Africa

rights, media management, organisation and marketing of international and regional sporting events in Africa

programming with many African athletes on the podium and this starts right now with 14 countries across Africa

“We continue to work with other countries in sub-Saharan Africa and hope to add them ahead of the IAAF

IAAF events until 2023 ©Getty ImagesThe new agreement with TVMS does not include any rights in South Africa

state ESPN Media Distribution retain these rights and will continue to market these in the region.South Africa

Hosts Australia were joined by Canada, Japan and Kazakhstan in qualifying for the men’s World League super final as action continued today at the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Water Polo Intercontinental Cup at HBF Stadium in Perth.

indeed won the match.Japan progressed by defeating Argentina 13-8 before Kazakhstan overcame South Africa

 They were joined by Australia, Canada and China.The US thrashed South Africa 22-4 to set up a semi-final

Nomsa Mahlangu has become the first woman to be voted as President of the Federation of Africa University

Her immense experience in University Sports in Africa will certainly bring a new vibe & energy to

#WomensHistoryMonth#WeAreAfrica pic.twitter.com/pHLT7ORBwF— FASU-Africa University Sports (@fasuafrica

Africa is a great part of our history and a great potential for our future as FISU, and together we can

The International Teqball Federation (FITEQ) has been named a finalist in two separate categories in the Sports Business Awards shortlist.

Responsibility (CSR) programme was shortlisted for its campaign to reach underprivileged regions of Africa

China claimed a thrilling 16-15 win over Kazakhstan today but still missed out on first place in Group B of the men’s event at the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Water Polo World League Intercontinental Cup in Perth.

New Zealand.In Group A, hosts Australia closed out the opening stage with a third win, downing South Africa

quarter-finals are scheduled to take place tomorrow with Japan facing Argentina, Canada meeting China, South Africa

finishing with a 15-4 victory over Kazakhstan in the final match of the night.Earlier, Canada downed South Africa

matches are China’s clash with Kazakhstan and Japan’s encounter with Canada.The US lock horns with South Africa