Spain leads the way in nationality changes approved by the IOC with two footballers, while Russia (which is banned from participating in these Games as such) loses two of its own. The IOC also approved 7 other changes ahead of the world's biggest multi-sport event, which begins in 40 days' time.

for Albania.The other athletes who have changed their nationalityare Samalulu Clifton (canoeing) from New

Zealand to Samoa; Colin Heathcock (fencing) from Germany to the USA; Gor Minasyan (weightlifting) from

The inaugural ANOC Digital Communications Seminar took place in Prague from 27-30 May, garnering widespread praise from the attending NOCs. Over three days, participants engaged in constructive discussions and presentations, contributing to its success.

 Throughout the seminar, insightful presentations were delivered by NOCs from New Zealand, Azerbaijan

While European canoeists are currently fighting for the European Championship titles in Szeged, the New

Zealand National Olympic Committee (NZOC) has presented part of its canoe team for Paris 2024.

It’s been 34 years since a male K4 crew has represented New Zealand at Olympic level so it’s great to

The New Zealand Olympic canoe team also includes Aimee Fisher, K1 500 m world champion from 2021.New

Zealand was once the most successful canoeing nation at the Olympic Games, when it won a total of four

Ireland missed out on promotion to the FIH Pro League after losing the Nations Cup Final to Spain in Terrassa. Second-quarter goals from Patricia Alvarez and Lola Riera secured a 2-0 victory for the hosts.

Zealand.

X @FIH_HockeyMeanwhile, New Zealand secured victory in the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup Poland 2023/24

New Zealand and France battled evenly for three quarters, with neither team finding the net despite several

New Zealand broke the deadlock after 53 minutes, thanks to Hugo Inglis' skillful play on the right, setting

Zealand.

The admission of a new provisional member for the International Boxing Association allows for expansion

The Aotearoa New Zealand International Boxing Association has been granted provisional membership following

 Work to develop the talent of young local boxers will resume with the reinstatement of New Zealand

It is expected that a greater exchange of knowledge, resources and expertise between New Zealand and

in New Zealand.

This follows the departure of Boxing New Zealand in July 2023.

With 50 days to go until Paris 2024, World Rugby has unveiled the official match schedule for the highly anticipated World Rugby Sevens Repechage tournament in Monaco from 21-23 June. It will serve as the final qualifying tournament for Paris 2024.

tournament teams: Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Great Britain, Hong Kong China, Mexico, Papua New

21 June at 13:00 local time (GMT+2) against the Czech Republic, while Hong Kong will take on Papua New

Zealand, Argentina, Fiji and Australia, who all booked their places by finishing in the top four of

 On the women's side, HSBC SVNS League Winners New Zealand, HSBC SVNS Grand Final Champions Australia

New Zealand are the reigning women's Olympic champions and Australia won the first women's Olympic gold

The Mavericks superstar will join his national team in Greece in order to access Paris 2024, as long as his knees hold up after playing in his first NBA Finals, which start on Thursday.

Greece of Giannis Antetokounmpo's, who confirmed his presence a few days ago, the Dominican Republic, New

Zealand, Croatia and Egypt, who will all fight for a single spot to qualify for Group A, among the 12

Sekulic's men were placed in Group A, with Croatia and New Zealand as their opponents in the group stage

New Zealand high jumper Hamish Kerr is targeting Olympic gold in Paris to complement his world indoor

Now I check whether a bathroom door locks properly or not," Kerr concluded.New Zealand high jump star

competed at the World Indoor Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, where he broke Roger Te Puni's 39-year-old New

Zealand indoor record of 2.16 m with a bronze medal-winning jump of 2.31 m, tying with Gianmarco Tamberi.He

Prague hosted the first Digital Communications Seminar of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC), demonstrating its ongoing commitment to providing diverse and valuable services to National Olympic Committees (NOCs). Azerbaijan's NOC participated in this seminar, marking their involvement in ANOC's digital initiatives.

 Experts from the Olympic Committees of Brazil, Portugal, Italy, the Czech Republic, New Zealand

The Greek national team’s coach Vassilis Spanoulis confirmed that the NBA superstar, who missed the Playoffs due to injury, will take part in the upcoming FIBA Olympic qualifying basketball tournament in Piraeus.

next stage, Antetokounmpo’s squad would face a single-elimination game against Croatia, Slovenia, or New

Zealand in the semi-finals.

Mexican outfit Pachuca secured their sixth CONCACAF Champions Cup by defeating Major League Soccer's Columbus Crew 3-0 on Saturday, which means they will compete for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

They will also be part of the new FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

of an expanded version of the Club World Cup, which will debut in the United States in 2025 with a new

teams instead of the current seven.Al Ain of the United Arab Emirates, Al Ahly of Egypt and Auckland of New

Zealand had all won their confederations' titles before this weekend.

GETTY IMAGESOf the six teams competing in the new Intercontinental Cup, only one remains to be decided

Real Madrid overcame a formidable challenge from Borussia Dortmund and rode their luck to win the Champions League by claiming a 2-0 victory over their German opponents at Wembley.

of an expanded version of the Club World Cup, which will debut in the United States in 2025 with a new

featuring 32 teams instead of the current seven.Al Ain of the Emirates, Al Ahly of Egypt and Auckland of New

Zealand had already won their confederation titles before this weekend.

America and the Caribbean), beating Columbus Crew 3-0 in the final.Of the six teams competing in the new

Cricket ventures into uncharted territory on Saturday as the first-ever major tournament to be staged in the United States gets underway in Texas, The ICC sees it as a launch pad towards the sport's return to the Olympics for Los Angeles 2028.

fastest and most explosive form of the sport —which is being shared between venues in Texas, Florida, New

the highlight of the group stage —a clash between India and Pakistan due to be played in Long Island, New

Nepal, Papua New Guinea and Oman are among the other nations who are relatively new to the big stage

South Africa, New Zealand and Pakistan will all fancy their chances of making an impact in a tournament

The Pumas Sevens will compete for the World Rugby Sevens Series title in Madrid this weekend, which will also serve as a dress rehearsal for the Paris 2024 Olympics, where they are among the favourites to win gold after an excellent season.

Group B is made up of Ireland, Fiji, New Zealand and South Africa.

Zealand, historically the strongest team in Rugby Sevens.

Zealand v Fiji (Group B)14:37 Ireland v South Africa (Group B)19:05 Australia v France (Group A)19:28

Argentina v Great Britain (Group A)Saturday 1 June12:44 New Zealand - South Africa (Group B)13:06 Ireland

v Fiji (Group B)15:49 Fiji v South Africa (Group B)16:11 Ireland v New Zealand (Group B)17:27 Australia

With three months to go until the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) is excited

to launch its new Paris 2024 Paralympic Education Resource, which takes young learners on a journey

through the City of Light with the New Zealand Paralympic Team.

The Paris resource, available to all New Zealand primary schools, is part of 'Seeing is Believing' -

the Paralympic Education Programme, in partnership with Toyota New Zealand, which aims to change perceptions

Zealand curriculum.

 Danielle Aitchinson is a well-known New Zealand Paralympic athlete.

Zealand culture.