The politician at the centre of the scandal which has rocked sport in Kuwait is to be investigated by the Ethics Committee of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).

after his 165-128 defeat to Raña, is that he sent a letter to the Minister of Youth and Sports in South Africa

Sailors Rodney Govinden and Jean-Marc Gardette have become the first two athletes from Seychelles to qualify for next year's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. 

1996, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 in the category and won a gold medal at the 2007 All-Africa

until next summer's Games.Seychelles, a member of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa

South Africa won their home leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for the third year in a row after

unable to bounce back as Albertus Smith and Juan Leon De Jongh scored further tries to give South Africa

a 25-5 winning margin.Following the quarter-final demolition, South Africa faced a last four tie with

last four by winning a thrilling contest 24-22.Despite the South Americans being able to give South Africa

Samoa taking the shield 40-5 against Russia.After the opening two legs of the series Fiji and South Africa

crowned 2015 African Under-23 champions after earning a narrow 2-1 victory over Algeria, while South Africa

Mahlamb the opportunity to send his team to Rio 2016 and he was able to convert his effort to see South Africa

earn a 3-1 win on penalties.South Africa celebrated reaching Rio 2016 after a penalty shoot-out win

how you finish it, I must congratulate Senegal because they were unlucky,” said Owen da Gama, South Africa

A partnership has been signed between the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and the Directorate of Sports of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in order to produce medal winning athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. 

our youngsters in Nigeria," said Bankole.Nigeria has been one of the strongest sporting nations in Africa

from their three matches to top Pool B and advance to the quarter-final phase in Cape Town, South Africa

leg in Dubai.However, Kenya’s highlight of the day came with a stunning 14-12 victory over South Africa

host nation.They sealed top spot by earning a comfortable 36-0 victory over Zimbabwe, while South Africa

A six-month jail sentence reportedly handed to Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) President Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah is a "personal attack" - according to ANOC Vice-President Lassana Palenfo.

ImagesPalenfo, the Ivorian who is also the President of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa

National Olympic Committees and President of the Association of the National Olympic Committees of Africa

Monaco’s Stade Louis II will play host to the men’s Olympic repechage qualification tournament and Dublin’s UCD Bowl will stage the women’s event, World Rugby announced today.

Zealand, Australia, Brazil, Britain, Canada, Colombia, France, Fiji, Japan and the United States.South Africa

process rather than SASCOC’s preferred Hockey World League route.Kenya’s women will step in if South Africa

Nigeria and Algeria booked their places in the men’s Olympic football tournament at Rio 2016 after both teams recorded semi-final victories at the 2015 African Under-23 Championships in Dakar today.

Africa.The final between the two sides is due to place on Saturday (December 12), which comes after South Africa

affair to secure their spot at Rio 2016 ©CAFAlgeria seized the initiative in their match with South Africa

Three potential Olympic athletes have been discovered by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in their bid to help those involved in the worldwide refugee crisis, deputy director general and director of NOC relations Pere Miró has revealed.

work of the NOCs comes in response to the crisis, which has seen refugees from the Middle East and Africa

The 2016 World Sailing World Cup series is set to begin tomorrow  in Melbourne where close to 1,000 competitors are due to launch off the historic seaside suburb of St Kilda for the opening round of Olympic, Paralympic and invited class racing.

in the Laser Radial, as well as Laser sailors Giovanni Coccoluto of Italy, Stefano Marcio of South Africa

Nigeria’s hopes of securing qualification to the Rio 2016 Olympic men’s football tournament remain alive after the Beijing 2008 silver medallists reached the semi-finals of the 2015 African Under-23 Championships in Senegal.

they overcome host nation Senegal, who finished top of Group A after winning all three matches.South Africa

Fiji began the defence of their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title in ominous fashion as they beat England 28-17 in the final to claim victory at the opening event of the season in Dubai today.

the pulsating last four encounter continued as Maka Unufe put the Americans, who beat holders South Africa

last four match.On an enthralling final day, Francois Hougaard went over in extra-time to hand South Africa

The official logo of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup has been revealed to mark two years to go until the final of the competition.

matchesFebruary 2014: Australia and New Zealand to co-host 2017 Rugby League World CupOctober 2013: South Africa

Defending HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series champions Fiji reached the quarter-finals of the first event of the new campaign in style as they recorded three straight victories on the opening day in Dubai.

The Fijian side, led by English coach Ben Ryan, were one of three unbeaten sides along with South Africa

World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai with their first-ever victory over New Zealand ©World RugbySouth Africa

equalise, and Madison Hughes added the extras to eliminate France and set up a meeting with South Africa