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First World Virtual Freestyle Floorball Cup attracts 70 participants

  • Non-Olympic Sports

A total of 70 participants from 27 nations are set to compete in the first World Virtual Freestyle Floorball Cup (WVFFC).

Monday (November 2), while the adult category voting will start on Tuesday (November 3).Nations such as Australia

contestants from the United States and Canada.Asia and Oceania are represented by India, Singapore, Australia


Three premier golf events in Australia fall victim to COVID-19

  • Golf

The Professional Golf Association (PGA) of Australia has cancelled three of its biggest events because

Women’s Australian Open have all fallen victim to COVID-19.Gavin Kirkman, chief executive of PGA of Australia

moved closer to the Women’s Australian Open, which was due to take place in February 2021.The PGA of Australia

host the time-honoured tournaments", only to now cancel them due to the continued impact of COVID-19.Australia

According to the PGA of Australia, a raft of measures were considered to allow the competitions to go

as well as restricting crowd numbers and movement - but all options were viewed as "unviable".Golf Australia


Commonwealth Games bronze medallist McDonnell announces retirement from Para-table tennis

  • Table Tennis News

Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Andrea McDonnell has announced her retirement from Para-table tennis.

McDonnell and Tapper finished fourth in the women's doubles class 6-10.Andrea McDonnell represented Australia

her left leg and right arm.She revealed her favourite moments of her career were when she represented Australia

 "There are so many highlights and every time I put on the Aussie tracksuit and represent Australia





RUSADA appeal to CAS to be held in "mixed format"

  • Olympics

The Russian Anti-Doping Agency’s (RUSADA) appeal against a four-year package of sanctions including a ban on its flag at the Olympic Games will take place both in-person and by videolink next week, with "strict measures" in place to guard against the coronavirus pandemic, it has been confirmed.

at the Olympic Games ©Getty ImagesThe arbitral panel is set to comprise of Judge Mark L Williams of Australia


Sir Geoffrey Boycott puts historic cricket bat up for sale

  • Collecting and Heritage News

Sir Geoffrey Boycott has put the cricket bat he used to score the 100th first-class century of his career up for auction, with estimates it could fetch as much as £50,000 ($65,000/€55,000).

80 last Wednesday (October 28), reached the historic milestone during a Test match in 1977 against Australia

London.Other items up for auction include a stump from the 1981 Headingley Test, when England beat Australia

memories.Sir Geoffrey Boycott's historic bat he used to score the 100th century of his career against Australia

hundred] at all and that it was at Headingley in front of my home supporters - and that it was against Australia


Rugby World Cup worth £2.9 billion to host economy, report suggests

  • Rugby Sevens

World Rugby has published a new report which suggests hosting the Rugby World Cup can generate up to £2.9 billion ($3.77 billion/€3.19 billion) in total economic impact.

until February 2021, there has been significant interest so far.For the 2027 Rugby World Cup, Russia, Australia


Former IPC vice-president Hartung appointed to Swimming Australia Board

  • Paralympics

International Paralympic Committee (IPC) vice-president Greg Hartung has been appointed to the Swimming Australia

and Teachers Association head Tony Shaw have also joined the Board.The trio replace outgoing Swimming Australia

President John Bertrand, Nicole Livingstone and Graeme Johnson.Hartung was the head of Paralympics Australia

Greg, who all bring with them a diverse range of skills that will be valuable to our Board," Swimming Australia

We look forward to working with our new members and on behalf of Swimming Australia I welcome them to


Netball Australia extends partnership with Woolworths

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Netball Australia has extended its partnership with retail company Woolworths and its state-based member

strategic partner to ensure the sport successfully rebounds and thrives past COVID-19," said Netball Australia

chief commercial officer David Lee.Woolworths will work with Netball Australia until October 2021 ©Netball

Australia"Woolworths have played a tremendous role in Netball Australia's COVID-19 digital pivot, assisting

As the leading participation sport for women and girls, Netball Australia is currently part of an independent

began in 2018 and a year later, the programme supported over 200 netball clubs and associations across Australia


FIG set to hold online conference in wake of gymnastics abuse scandals

  • Gymnastics

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) is set to host an online conference over the next two days, aimed at improving training environments globally amid the recent abuse scandals in numerous countries in the sport.

complaint to British Gymnastics and not because of injury.Other nations such as The Netherlands and Australia