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Bangkok to host BWF World Tour Finals in latest reshuffle to badminton calendar

  • Badminton

Bangkok is set to host the 2020 Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Finals in January after the global governing body confirmed the calendar for the remaining events on this season's circuit.

making several changes to its World Tour calendar due to the coronavirus pandemic.World Tour events in France


Harrison clinches gold at Canoe Sprint World Cup in Szeged

  • Canoeing

Nevin Harrison of the United States clinched gold in the C1 200 metres at the Canoe Sprint World Cup in Szeged.

 Italy's Carlo Tacchini took the silver medal in 3:51.74, with Adrien Bart of France claiming third


Swoboda clinches third gold at ICF Paracanoe World Cup

  • Canoeing News

Markus Swoboda of Austria claimed his third victory of the weekend at the International Canoe Federation (ICF) Paracanoe World Cup in Hungary.

compatriot Robert Suba in 2:14.34.Suba was forced to settle for the silver medal, with Remy Boulle of France


Nadal and Halep favourites as coronavirus-hit French Open set to begin

  • Tennis

Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep are considered the favourites to win the respective men's and women's titles at the French Open, which gets underway in Paris tomorrow.

then reduced again as the number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalisations and deaths rose dramatically in France


Skate America to be held in Las Vegas without spectators

  • Figure Skating

Spectators will not be able to attend Skate America in Las Vegas next month due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Skate America, the ISU Grand Prix is set to continue with Skate Canada, Cup of China, Internationaux de France





Kiss and Swoboda star as Russia dominate first day of ICF Paracanoe World Cup

  • Canoeing News

Hungary's Péter Pál Kiss and Austrian Markus Swoboda were among the star performers on the opening day of the International Canoe Federation Paracanoe World Cup in Szeged as the sport made its return following the coronavirus-enforced shutdown.

the VL3 in a time of 56.78, just 0.16 clear of Russian Egor Firsov in second place.Eddie Potdevin of France


UCI awards 11 World Championships and expresses confidence over financial stability

  • Cycling

The International Cycling Union (UCI) has expressed confidence about the governing body’s long-term financial stability despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, while 11 World Championships were awarded at its latest Management Committee meeting.

while Denmark’s capital Copenhagen will stage the BMX World Championships in the same year.Liévin in France




Coates suggests Tokyo 2020 simplification efforts will provide model for future organisers

  • Tokyo 2020

International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission chair John Coates has claimed efforts to simplify Tokyo 2020 will be a blueprint for future organisers, while suggesting rules of International Federations may be adapted as countermeasures for the Games are produced.

considered.Best practices from other major events could be incorporated, with the US Open and the Tour de France


Lamine Diack back in French court as part of Olympic bid vote investigation

  • Athletics

Disgraced former International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) President Lamine Diack has made his latest appearance in front of a French judge as part of an investigation into alleged corruption linked to the respective awarding of the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games to Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo.

cover-ups of Russian doping cases for cash, has been "interviewed" by the judge, according to Agence France-Presse.The


Design of proposed Paris 2024 Aquatics Centre revealed by competition winners

  • Paris 2024

Architects VenhoevenCS and Ateliers 2/3/4/ have unveiled their plans for the Aquatics Centre for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris after winning the competition to design the venue.

design also includes an A1 motorway-spanning pedestrian bridge that provides a link to the Stade de France