Russia and Belarus have been banned from next year's Basketball World Cup in the Philippines, it was announced today.

 They will be replaced by Serbia, second in Group B of last year's FIBA U16 Women's European Challenger

Mozambique's Alcinda Panguane has guaranteed her nation a first medal at the International Boxing Association (IBA) Women's World Championships, finishing today as one of the 48 quarter-final winners here at the Başakşehir Youth and Sports Facility in Istanbul.

Milagros Flores unanimously.Kosovo missed the men's World Championships due to being denied entry into Serbia

Defending world champions Beatriz Ferreira from Brazil and home favourite Busenaz Sürmeneli from Turkey progressed to the quarter-finals on day seven of the International Boxing Association Women's World Boxing Championships here in Istanbul.

Lacramioara Perijoc and Niamh Fay of Ireland, with the Romanian winning by a 3-2 split.Jelena Zekic of Serbia

victorious in this category too, beating Kiria Tapia from Puerto Rico unanimously.Natalia Sandrina from Serbia

Serbian side Ub have won the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 World Tour opener in Utsunomiya after beating Princeton 22-16 to avenge their pool-stage loss against the Americans.

The tournament's most valuable player Strahinja Stojacic of Serbia put in a scintillating performance

Jaroslav Smedek captured men’s singles and mixed doubles gold medals on a memorable day for the Czech tennis player at the Deaflympics in Caxias do Sul in Brazil.

Germany and Croatia in the men’s handball semi-finals.Germany overcame Turkey 34-22, while Croatia beat Serbia

Dutch Boxing Federation President Boris van der Vorst - who will not be able to challenge incumbent International Boxing Association (IBA) President Umar Kremlev here in Istanbul today - is to challenge his ineligibility ruling at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

introductory letter on March 29 introducing the purpose of the group to National Federations, which led to Serbia

The Governance Reform Group (GRG), an independent body assisting the International Boxing Association (IBA) with improving its standards, has admitted the Russian invasion of Ukraine led to financial restructuring experts turning down roles at the organisation.

accused by two National Federations of acting under another boxing organisation.Complaints were made by Serbia

Liman is set to begin their journey to defend their International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 World Tour title with the opening leg in Utsunomiya in Japan, which is scheduled to start tomorrow.

team for this year consists of returning stars Aleksandar Ratkov and Mihailo Vasić.Ratkov and Vasić of Serbia

scheduled to fight for the chance to participate at their home event.The teams in Pool A include Ub of Serbia

The International Boxing Association (IBA) is expected to hold its Presidential election tomorrow instead of today, to allow time for the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) appeal of the challenger Boris van der Vorst to be considered.

accused by two National Federations of acting under another boxing organisation.Complaints were made by Serbia

Defending men’s champion Rafael Nadal struggled with a foot injury as he was beaten in the third round of the Italian Open by Denis Shapovalov in three sets.

would have his doctor with him at Roland Garros.Elsewhere in the men’s draw top seed Novak Djokovic of Serbia

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session on day four ©IBAIn one of the scrappiest fights of the Championships so far, Jelena Zekic from Serbia

Umar Kremlev, President of the International Boxing Association (IBA), has launched his manifesto for re-election at the Extraordinary Congress here, vowing to remain "keeping promises".

particularly over Kosovan boxers being unable to compete at the Men's World Boxing Championships in Serbia

Shamil Tarpishchev, the President of the Russian Tennis Federation (FTR), has insisted that the continued involvement of Russian athletes in major tennis competitions is more important than membership of the national governing body.

to being scheduled to face Belarus.For the Davis Cup, defending champions Russia were switched for Serbia

Nikola Mitro and Bogdan Marojevic of Serbia have increased their lead at the top of the International

Amsterdam, Shanghai and Varese are set to battle it out for the right to host the World Rowing Championships in 2025.

in the Czech Republic is set to host this year’s World Championships before it heads to Belgrade in Serbia