What a fascinating insight into FIFA we had last week.

candidates would decline.The three candidates who had confirmed were Jordan's Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein, South

Scotland, Ireland, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Denmark, Turkey, China, Japan, South

Africa, Nigeria, Qatar, Australia and United States.And then, at around 9.15 on Monday (January 25)

Egyptian archers secured two Rio 2016 quota places after dominating competition at the African Archery Championships in Windhoek, Namibia.

were awarded to countries who were yet to have achieved quota spots.Van Moerkerken therefore earned South

Africa a place having reached the bronze medal contest, while having finished in fifth position, Gavin

NamibiaMeanwhile in the women’s competition, Hania Fouda cruised into the semi-finals with a 6-0 victory over South

of the World Rugby Sevens Series event in Wellington as they claimed a dramatic 24-21 victory over South

Africa in the final.

leave the home side in trouble.Akira Ioane got New Zealand on the scoreboard to reduce the deficit but South

Africa restored their 14-point advantage when Seabelo Senatla went over as his side moved a step closer

support, launched a spirited fightback as Rieko Ioane scored two quick-fire converted tries to cut the South

Africa reaching the final was enough to see them overtake Fiji at the summit of the leaderboard.Joe

Webber broke through the South African defence to seal a dramatic victory for the home side ©World RugbyIt

Confederation (AFC) Under-23 Championship title with a 3-2 victory over Olympic silver medallists South

The South Korean side had established a 2-0 lead early in the second half following goals from Kwon

a good opportunity to double his side’s advantages nine minutes later as he fired over the bar as South

past Japanese goalkeeper Masatoshi Kushibiki.At that point of the match, all signs pointed towards a South

home.Naomichi Ueda’s pinpoint delivery then found Yajima, who directed a bullet header past helpless South

Africa and the three Asian representatives.

Hosts New Zealand fought back from 7-0 down to beat South Africa and maintain their 100 per cent record

comfortable 27-7 victory before they met the Blitzboks, who had also beaten both Russia and the Scots.South Africa

total but the topsy-turvy nature of the contest continued when Cheslin Kolbe’s converted try saw South

Africa regain the advantage.As the match entered the dying stages, Joe Webber popped up with a vital

a 17-14 reverse at the hands of Samoa.England will go up against Argentina in the last eight while South

Africa will face Australia in the pick of the quarter-finals tomorrow.

Iraq secured qualification for this year's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro after coming from behind to beat hosts Qatar 2-1 in the third place play-off at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Under-23 Championship.

home to earn Iraq a place at the Olympics for the first time since Athens 2004.They joined Japan and South

behind to beat Qatar in extra-time ©Getty ImagesIn the semi-finals on Tuesday (January 26), South

last-gasp winner.Both finalists qualified for the semi-finals of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, with South

along with Argentina, Denmark, Germany, Portugal, Sweden, Fiji, Honduras, Mexico, Algeria, Nigeria, South

Africa and the three Asian representatives.

World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams will hope to stake his claim for a place in New Zealand's Olympic team for Rio 2016 when the third Sevens World Series event of the season gets underway in Wellington tomorrow.

open their pursuit of a first victory of the season against Russia before they take on Scotland and South

Africa in Pool A.The Blitzboks, winners of the last Sevens World Series event in Cape Town, are second

Plans to attract countries visiting Australia to take part in the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast are beginning to be drawn up by ambitious local councils.

Government agency sportscotland.Six sports specific training camps were held in Scotland and were used by South

Africa, Australia, Wales, St Helena, New Zealand and Trinidad and Tobago. 

Digital highlights of all International Cricket Council (ICC) events will be screened on ESPNcricinfo across Britain and Ireland over the next four years, it has been announced.

19 World Cup in Bangladesh, starting tomorrow (January 27) with a clash between the host nation and South

Africa in Chittagong.Both the men's and women's tournaments at the ICC World Twenty20 in India from 

sport," said Charly Classen, ESPN's vice-president and general manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa

declaration of support from the seven members of the Central American Football Union (UNCAF), while his South

attempt.Sexwale withdrew after hearing of Prince Ali's decision, and has been called to appear before the South

Africa Football Association to explain himself over a "low profile" campaign.Tokyo Sexwale has been

 Sexwale, the former South African Government Minister turned diamond mining magnate, has offered

New Zealand have advanced to the Rio 2016 Olympic women’s football tournament after the second leg of their Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) qualifying tie against Papua New Guinea was officially cancelled - with their opponents set to be sanctioned by world governing body FIFA. 

the Olympic tournament, where they are set to join current qualifiers Colombia, France, Germany and South

Africa in Rio, along with hosts Brazil and Olympic debutantes Zimbabwe.The women's qualification comes

Former international cricketer Gulam Bodi has been given a 20-year ban by Cricket South Africa (CSA)

Indian-born Bodi, who played two one-day internationals and one Twenty20 game for South Africa in 2007

so”.As match-fixing is illegal under the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act Law in South

Africa, Bodi could have faced the prospect of criminal charges but his lawyer Ayoob Kaka said they were

the table at the present time.Gulam Bodi (centre) played two one-day internationals and one T20 for South

the ongoing fourth Test match between South Africa and England in Centurion in Pretoria, which is due

The second leg of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Women's Olympic Qualifying tie has reportedly been cancelled after the Papua New Guinea team claimed they had suffered visa problems when trying to travel to New Zealand.

straight appearance in the women’s Olympic tournament.They would join Colombia, France, Germany and South

Africa in Rio, along with hosts Brazil and Olympic debutantes Zimbabwe.Qualification, whether through

New Zealand are set to appear in their third straight women’s Olympic football tournament after taking a commanding 7-1 lead over Papua New Guinea in their Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament first leg tie.

Auckland, which is scheduled to take place on January 26.They will join Colombia, France, Germany and South

Africa in Rio, along with hosts Brazil and Olympic debutantes Zimbabwe.Qualification will be a boost

Archer Zahra Nemati will carry Iran's flag at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro later this year, it was announced today.

in the Olympics and Paralympics at both Beijing 2008 and London 2012.Swimmer Natalie du Toit carried South

Closing Ceremony of the Olympics and Opening Ceremony of the Paralympics at Beijing 2008 ©Getty ImagesTwo South

Beijing 2008, finishing 16th, and then won five gold medals at the Paralympics.She carried the flag for South

Africa in the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics and Closing Ceremony of the Paralympics.Du Toit was followed

London 2012 by Oscar Pistorius, who competed in both the Olympics and Paralympics.He was chosen to carry South