South Korea’s Jun Woong-tae continued his rise towards the top of the world rankings as he claimed victory in the men’s individual event at the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) World Cup in Rio De Janeiro.

into the combined section as the leader but had to settle for silver ©Getty ImagesCharles Fernandez of Guatemala

Surfing has been added to the programme for the 2017 Central American Games in Managua, Nicaragua, it has been announced.

First held in Guatemala in 1973, the Central American Games is held on a four-year cycle the year following

After 18-years at the helm, FIFA’s eighth President is set to leave the football body facing its worst-ever crisis. Had he stepped down earlier, however, Sepp Blatter’s political epitaph would have been very different.

the inaugural programme - Project 1 – which was approved by the FIFA Executive Committee (ExCo) in Guatemala

Australia were crowned champions of the 2016 Oceania Mixed Team Badminton Championships after Choo and Gronya Somerville won the decisive women’s doubles match against New Zealand at the X-TRM North Harbour Centre in Auckland.

United States overcome Canada 3-2 in Group A of the women’s event in Guadalajara.Mexico whitewashed Guatemala

Trinidad & Tobago thrashed Guyana 5-1 to reach the semi-finals of the North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) women's Olympic qualification tournament.

the Rio 2016 Olympics, with Canada confirming their status as group winners by cruising past winless Guatemala

into a 3-0 lead after just 16 minutes to essentially end the contest.Canada were far too strong for Guatemala

Raquel Rodríguez scored twice as Costa Rica stunned Mexico at the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) women's Olympic qualification tournament to keep their Rio 2016 hopes alive.

already through, will set up a clash with the Costa Ricans if they collect just a point against winless Guatemala

London 2012 bronze medallists Canada eased into the semi-finals of the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) women's Olympic qualification tournament after demolishing Trinidad and Tobago 6-0.

opening game they are in fine form, while Trinidad and Tobago could not back up their 2-1 win over Guatemala

their first contest.The Guyanese kept their hopes of progression alive by coming from behind to beat Guatemala

2-1 in the other fixture in Houston.Ana Martínez gave Guatemala a 54th minute lead but Mariam El-Masri

semi-finals.That match is due to take place on Tuesday (February 16) in Houston, with Canada meeting Guatemala

Olympic champions United States advanced to the semi-finals of the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) women's Rio 2016 qualifier as Carli Lloyd struck late on to secure a 1-0 victory over Mexico.

which began with victories.In the other match at the BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, Guyana will meet Guatemala

Ashley Lawrence bagged herself a hat-trick as London 2012 Olympic bronze medallists Canada thrashed Guyana 5-0 to make a winning start to their campaign at the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Texas.

favourites in the tournament and sit top of Group B ahead of Trinidad and Tobago, 2-1 winners against Guatemala

 Trinidad and Tobago came from behind to beat Guatemala 2-1 ©Getty ImagesSecond-half goals from

from behind after Ana Lucia Martinez had successfully converted a penalty in the 18th minute to put Guatemala

Reigning Olympic champions the United States began their pursuit of a place at Rio 2016 in style as they thrashed Costa Rica 5-0 in their opening Group A match at the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament at the Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.

CONCACAF will earn a berth at Rio 2016.The tournament in the United States continues tomorrow when Guatemala

US Soccer have filed a lawsuit against the United States’ Women's National Team Players Association (USWPA) in a row over a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Rico, Mexico and Costa Rica in Group A of the competition in Dallas.Meanwhile, Canada are due to meet Guatemala

Hosts Puerto Rico made an encouraging start at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Latin American Championships after winning their first match of the men’s team competition in San Juan.

Brazil have already been assured of finishing top of Group A after they recorded 3-0 wins over Peru and Guatemala

Women who may be pregnant are being urged by the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) to carefully consider whether to attend this summer's Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro due to growing fears over Zika virus.

also thought to be active in 13 other nations and territories: Colombia, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala

Powerlifters have become the final beneficiaries of the Agitos Foundation’s Road to Rio 2016 workshops with the programme drawing to a close ahead of the Powerlifting World Cup, which doubled as a Paralympic test event.

of 27 coaches and athletes from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala

Gianni Infantino's campaign for the FIFA Presidency has been boosted by a declaration of support from the seven members of the Central American Football Union (UNCAF), while his South African rival Tokyo Sexwale has been criticised for the "low profile" nature of his campaign.

Twitter page.It was signed by Presidents of the Federations of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama, Guatemala