enhance regional cooperation have taken place at the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa

Consisting of representatives of 10 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) spanning North, Central and Eastern Africa

roles in the continental body was also discussed, while the progress of the world's newest nation, South

figures including Sudan's Minister of Youth and Sports, Nadia Arop Dudi.One country not present was South

seems more than likely to feature Paris, along with rivals from the United States, Italy, Germany, South

Africa and others.I gather that the text should be available in English translation soon.Close students

By Nick ButlerSuprasl in Poland will play host to the 2015 International Blind Sport Federation (IBSA) European Torball Cup, it has been announced.

particularly popular in Central Europe, although it is also played elsewhere, particularly in parts of Africa

and South America.The IBSA Torball World Championships will also take place this year, in Magglingen

by 17 African countries that New Zealand - whose rugby players had recently played against apartheid South

Africa - should withdraw or risk an African boycott.Davidge explained how the New Zealand Chef de Mission

By Mike RowbottomChristopher Davidge, who rowed for Britain in three successive Olympics from 1952 and led the team into the 1976 Montreal Games Opening Ceremony as Chef de Mission, has died aged 85.

African countries demanded that New Zealand - whose rugby players had recently played against apartheid South

Africa - should withdraw."

By Daniel EtchellsA proposal based on growth and employment in sport, with a view to exporting some of the ideas and initiatives that have made Denmark "a nation of sports-active people", has been submitted by the National Olympic Committee and Sports Confederation of Denmark (DIF).

The DIF will explore which initiatives and projects might be interesting for countries in Asia, South

Denmark has something unique to offer - not just to countries like China and India, but also countries in Africa

By Nick ButlerPope Francis has reiterated his support for Rome's bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics following a special Mass in the Vatican, although he joked "he will not be around" to see the Games, should the bid be successful.

Berlin or Hamburg, while Baku, Budapest, Istanbul Paris, Doha and either Pretoria or Gauteng Province in South

Africa are other potential contenders.The deadline for confirming bids is September 15 next year but

By Emily GoddardCoca-Cola has extended its long-standing sponsorship of the Rugby World Cup and will act as the tournament's official soft drink in England and Wales next year, it has been announced. 

relationship between the Coca-Cola Company and rugby's flagship tournament that dates back to 1995, when South

Africa secured a historic victory on home soil in front of Nelson Mandela, and will see the firm making

for next year's World Cup.Coca-Cola's relationship with the Rugby World Cup dates back to 1995 when South

Africa secured a historic victory on home soil in front of Nelson Mandela ©Getty Images"I'm really excited

By Duncan MackayThe United States Olympic Committee (USOC) today formally committed itself to bidding for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics but decided not to choose a city until next month. 

Istanbul and Paris could be other European bidders.Doha and either Pretoria or Gauteng Province in South

Africa are other potential contenders.The deadline for confirming bids is September 15 next year but

By Nick ButlerRome's bid for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics has provoked a mixed reaction in Italy, with Papal support countered by concerns over whether the city can afford the Games due to a perilous financial and political situation. 

Istanbul and Budapest are also considering bids.Baku, Doha and either Pretoria or Gauteng Province in South

Africa are other potential contenders.Although the deadline for confirming bids is September 15 next

By Nick ButlerA widely expected Rome bid for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics has been confirmed today, just two years after the Italian Government scrapped its bid for the 2020 edition due to financial problems.

Istanbul and Budapest are also considering bids.Baku, Doha and either Pretoria or Gauteng Province in South

Africa are other potential contenders.Although the deadline for confirming bids is September 15, a special

By Emily GoddardSouth Africa today defeated New Zealand 26-17 in their home Sevens World Series final

Stadium in Port Elizabeth was a repeat of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games gold medal game, where South

Africa overcame New Zealand 17-12, and sees the Blitzboks continuing on the road to the Rio 2016 Olympics

Africa ©World Rugby Sevens SeriesSeabelo Senatla made a bee line for the corner setting up 19-10 lead

It was an awesome game of rugby and physical to the death," South Africa's Kyle Brown said."

Africa power to victory at Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens October 2014: Pools drawn for second round

By Nick ButlerA Rome bid for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics is expected to be confirmed by Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi tomorrow.

Istanbul and Budapest are also considering bids.Baku, Doha and either Pretoria or Gauteng Province in South

Africa are other potential contenders.Although the deadline for confirming bids is September 15, a special

By Nick ButlerAn Extraordinary Session of the Hungarian Olympic Committee (HOC) will take place in February to analyse the feasibility of a Budapest bid for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics following the outcome of the Agenda 2020 reform process.

Istanbul, runner-up to Tokyo in the 2020 race.Baku, Doha and either Pretoria or Gauteng Province in South

Africa are other potential contenders. 

By Mike RowbottomThe International Olympic Committee's (IOC) recent and much heralded Agenda 2020 deliberations in Monaco have done nothing to discourage Fernando Aguerre, President of the International Surfing Association (ISA), about the prospects of his beloved sport riding a wave into the Olympic Programme.The clear horizon indicated by the decision to abolish the cap of 28 sports in the summer Games has set this 56-year-old Argentinian-born entrepreneur dreaming - California dreaming, naturally.With an indication expected this week over the United States' intentions of bidding for the 2024 summer Games - and with two Californian cities, San Francisco and Los Angeles,...

The ISA has been responsible for developing and growing the sport - particularly in Asia, Africa and

South America.

Surfing was on the Sports Programme at the South American Beach Games in Venezeula in May this year and