Kirstie Gordon and Linsey Smith made impressive starts to their England careers as they took four wickets between them in England's seven wicket win over Bangladesh at the International Cricket Council Women's World T20.

only nine runs needed, England finished on 64-3 for the victory.In the day's other Group A game, South Africa

beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets.Sri Lanka were held to 99-8 and South Africa made it home as Marizanne

Kapp scored 38.Top of Group A, England now face South Africa on November 16 as Bangladesh take on Sri

Sixteen teams from around the globe are ready to compete as Uruguay hosts the sixth edition of the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup from tomorrow. 

New Zealand and Finland.Group B sees the last tournament's runners-up Japan drawn with Mexico, South Africa

will begin tomorrow with Uruguay v Ghana, New Zealand v Finland, Brazil v Japan and Mexico v South Africa

Qatar National Bank (QNB), the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has officially

partnership, in particular, is rewarding as QNB is the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa

Japan's Kei Nishikori produced some late night drama as the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Finals got underway at London's 02 Arena, with a straight sets victory over the event's second seed Roger Federer.

since it took up the round-robin format.In the opening afternoon singles match Kevin Anderson of South Africa

South African player Stephanie Brandt has praised the International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Netball Championships, despite losing the final in dramatic fashion.

The 22-year-old travelled to Uganda with the South African team hoping to defend their title.South Africa

develop at an elite level.The World University Netball Championship final saw reigning champions South Africa

edition of the tournament was hosted at the Makerere University in Uganda, where Kenya, Singapore, South Africa

sporting events.Two out of the three FISU World University Netball Championships have been held in Africa

, as South Africa hosted the first edition."

Larry Bruce, the vice president for operations at the Liberian Taekwondo Association, has said they will need the full support of the Government if they are to compete at an upcoming event in Nigeria.

According to a report by Front Page Africa, Bruce has asked for $20,000 (£15,400/€17,600) from the

The African Paralympic Committee (APC) have received the formal endorsement of the African Union for the creation of the first African Para Games.

support of the African Union, a continental organisation featuring the 55 independent countries of Africa

discussed.All 55 member states were present at the meeting which marked a forward step for Para-sport in Africa

officials from the organisation also met with members of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa

Australia, favourites in the International Cricket Council Women's World T20 competition, began their campaign with a crushing 52-run win over Pakistan in the West Indies.

ripped through Bangladesh with figures of 5-5 in their big win.Group A also features England, South Africa

Algerian Olympic Committee (COA) President Mustapha Berraf has claimed widespread doping in the country has enabled athletes to compete at and qualify for major international sports events.

Berraf, one of the highest-ranking sports officials in Africa, also alleged that he had previously raised

ignored.The Algerian, a candidate to become President of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa

Ten teams are set to compete in the first stand-alone International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's World T20 competition which gets underway in the West Indies tomorrow.

November 24.Hosts and reigning champions West Indies have been drawn in Group A alongside England, South Africa

Federation (KFF) has claimed a decision to reinstate Equatorial Guinea to this year's Women's Africa

also disqualified from the London 2012 Olympics for fielding an ineligible player.The 2018 Women's Africa

Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC) first vice-president Félicité Rwemarika has claimed her election as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will bring benefits to her country and the African continent.

Rwanda's first IOC member, promised to help increase the development of sport in her nation and across Africa

Sir Craig Reedie still has a year in the hot seat.

Mohamed El Fadil.According to one fairly recent bio, El Fadil is Commissioner for Social Affairs in the Africa

representative of the Sports Movement nowadays than the Government sector.But it might be argued that it is Africa

(or Asia)’s turn, and the document does, I think, suggest that Africa is preparing to play a full part

The Algerian Olympic and Sport Committee (COA) held a ceremony at the Algerian Olympic and Sports Museum to celebrate 55 years of its existence.

Mustapha Berraf, a candidate for the Presidency of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa

The Athletics World Cup staged by UK Athletics this summer lost more than £1million ($1.3milliion/€1.14millon), a report claims.

Olympic champion Anita Wlodarczyk and a men’s long jump victory by world champion Luvo Manyonga of South Africa