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Ecclestone to be approached over advisory position at International Ski Federation

  • Alpine Skiing

Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone is set to be approached to become a member of an International Ski Federation (FIS) advisory board.

ImagesEcclestone, who led Formula 1 for 40 years, left his role as chief executive in 2017 after a takeover by the United

States’ Liberty Media.Ecclestone told Reuters he was opened minded about serving as an advisor to the

week expressing concern due to uncertainty over where the season-opening races would be shown in the United


Victims of Nassar abuse to vote on USA Gymnastics settlement plan following judge's approval

  • Gymnastics

USA Gymnastics' settlement proposal for athletes who endured abuse at the hands of disgraced former team doctor Larry Nassar is set to be voted on by victims after it was signed off by a bankruptcy judge.

settlement agreed by USA Gymnastics.The reorganisation plan was passed by judge Robyn Moberly at the United

States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana in Indianapolis yesterday.The under-fire


AIBA "saddened" by Kosovo exclusion as body calls for sport to be free from politics

  • Boxing

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has called for geopolitics to stay out of sport, having admitted it tried to find a compromise to allow Kosovo to compete at the AIBA Men's World Boxing Championships here in Belgrade.

standoff caused by a licence plate dispute.Kosovo is recognised as an independent state by 97 of the 193 United

Nations members.Some of these include the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Japan and Australia.Serbia



Zverev refuses to compete in Davis Cup Finals as Djokovic headlines line-up

  • Tennis

Olympic gold medallist Alexander Zverev has said he does not consider the Davis Cup Finals as the "real Davis Cup" after opting to skip this year's event which has attracted some of the biggest names in men's tennis.

Austria.Turin will stage Group D, involving Croatia, Australia and Hungary, and Group E, containing Italy, the United

States and Colombia.The 2020 Davis Cup Finals were rescheduled to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.The





AIBA Men's World Boxing Championships start in Belgrade with preliminary bouts

  • Boxing

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) Men's World Boxing Championships got underway this evening at the Štark Arena in Belgrade, with preliminary bouts in the under-57 kilogram and under-67kg categories.

Fighters were vying for a spot in the round of 32 in both categories, with boxers coming from 105 member states

pic.twitter.com/uoqMikAWrl— 仲間 達也 / Tatsuya Nakama (@tatsuya_nakama) October 25, 2021Jahmal Harvey of the United

States defeated Vasile Usturoi of Belgium, and the Thai Boxing Federation's (TBF) Rujakran Juntrong


ATRs Olympic role redundant after new hospitality deal, De Kepper confirms

  • Olympics

There will be no role for authorised ticket resellers (ATRs) in the future, it was confirmed by International Olympic Committee (IOC) director general Christophe De Kepper here today.

billion-dollar deal for On Location to become its new hospitality partner.The new agreement means the United

States-based company will act as exclusive service provider for the Paris 2024, Milan-Cortina 2026 and

States, he predicted.

COVID-19 led to spectators being banned from attending events.CoSport, the ATR for Tokyo 2020 in the United

States, is currently facing lawsuits from customers who are fighting for full refunds for their tickets





Trusova overcomes foot injury to clinch Skate America crown

  • Figure Skating

Alexandra Trusova shrugged off a foot complaint and overcame a strong challenge from fellow Russian teenager Daria Usacheva to win the women’s title at Skate America in Las Vegas.

Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue of the United States captured their fourth consecutive Skate America


Olympic legends Kipchoge and López among athletes honoured at ANOC Awards

  • ANOC News

Olympic legends Eliud Kipchoge and Mijaín López were among the winners at the seventh edition of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) Awards here today as stars of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics were honoured.

the men’s award, after winning all their matches at their home Olympics, including victory over the United

States in the final.Star athletes from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics were honoured in Crete ©ANOCTheir efforts