Iraq secured qualification for this year's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro after coming from behind to beat hosts Qatar 2-1 in the third place play-off at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Under-23 Championship.

with Argentina, Denmark, Germany, Portugal, Sweden, Fiji, Honduras, Mexico, Algeria, Nigeria, South Africa

World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams will hope to stake his claim for a place in New Zealand's Olympic team for Rio 2016 when the third Sevens World Series event of the season gets underway in Wellington tomorrow.

their pursuit of a first victory of the season against Russia before they take on Scotland and South Africa

At least one refugee will be involved when the Torch Relay for Rio 2016 is launched in Greece later this year, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach promised in Athens today. 

in Europe after fleeing war-torn countries such as Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as parts of Africa

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has awarded the 2015 Gold Star of Sports award to the VfL Bad Wildungen club in recognition of their work with refugees.

thousands of people make dangerous sea crossings across the Mediterranean after fleeing their homes in Africa

Plans to attract countries visiting Australia to take part in the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast are beginning to be drawn up by ambitious local councils.

agency sportscotland.Six sports specific training camps were held in Scotland and were used by South Africa

Zambia and Mali both progressed from Group D at the African Nations Championship in Rwanda, despite a drab 0-0 draw in Kigali's Stade Régional Nyamirambo today.

Ivory Coast later in the day.The tournament, now in its fourth edition, differs from the more elite Africa

Nigeria were sent crashing out of the African Nations Championship after they fell to defeat to Guinea in their final Group C match at Umuganda Stadium in Gisenyi.

The tournament, now in its fourth edition, differs from the more elite Africa Cup of Nations, as only

Australian city Perth will host the 2018 World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) World Under-24 Ultimate Championships (WU24), it has been announced.

that the many top ranked and competitive countries sending teams from Europe, North America, and Africa

Digital highlights of all International Cricket Council (ICC) events will be screened on ESPNcricinfo across Britain and Ireland over the next four years, it has been announced.

World Cup in Bangladesh, starting tomorrow (January 27) with a clash between the host nation and South Africa

sport," said Charly Classen, ESPN's vice-president and general manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa

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.

withdrew after hearing of Prince Ali's decision, and has been called to appear before the South Africa

New Zealand have advanced to the Rio 2016 Olympic women’s football tournament after the second leg of their Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) qualifying tie against Papua New Guinea was officially cancelled - with their opponents set to be sanctioned by world governing body FIFA. 

Olympic tournament, where they are set to join current qualifiers Colombia, France, Germany and South Africa

Cameroon booked their place in the African Nations Championship quarter-finals after securing an impressive 3-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rwanda.

on to end third in the group.The tournament, now in its fourth edition, differs from the more elite Africa

Wushu will be included at the 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games in Baku, the sport’s governing body has confirmed.

then staged in Indonesia in 2013.Athletes from 57 Islamic countries spanning the continents of Asia, Africa

Former international cricketer Gulam Bodi has been given a 20-year ban by Cricket South Africa (CSA)

Indian-born Bodi, who played two one-day internationals and one Twenty20 game for South Africa in 2007

As match-fixing is illegal under the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act Law in South Africa

table at the present time.Gulam Bodi (centre) played two one-day internationals and one T20 for South Africa

national team since ©Getty ImagesThe news was revealed during the ongoing fourth Test match between South Africa

possible match-fixing within the Ram Slam T20 competition, including two who have represented South Africa

The second leg of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Women's Olympic Qualifying tie has reportedly been cancelled after the Papua New Guinea team claimed they had suffered visa problems when trying to travel to New Zealand.

straight appearance in the women’s Olympic tournament.They would join Colombia, France, Germany and South Africa