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Britain inflict first defeat on Germany's men's eight since Rio 2016 at World Rowing Cup in Rotterdam

  • Rowing

Germany’s men’s eight crew, world and European champions Germany, lost their first race since the 2016 Olympic Games today as they were beaten by the nation who had earned gold in Rio de Janeiro, Britain, at the third and final World Rowing Cup of the season in Rotterdam.

II fourth place.In the final race of the day, thee Kiwi women's eight won gold by four seconds from Australia

, Australia?? and Canada?? for medaling in the Women's Eight ??

its Olympic debut in Tokyo next year Denmark, winners at the second World Rowing Cup, were beaten by Australia

, with Romania taking third place.The men’s four saw a win for Australia ahead of Britain.Germany beat


Samoa 2019 programme encourages athletes to "Be a Leader"

  • Samoa 2019

An athletes' lounge and breakout area has been set-up for those competing at the 2019 Pacific Games here as part of the "Voices of the Athletes" (VoA) programme launched by the Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC).

Pettitt of Athlete365 are also present at the athlete breakout area.Other stakeholders include the Australia


Pioneer of bodybuilding in Armenia dies at age of 86

  • Fitness and Bodybuilding

A leading figure in the development of bodybuilding in Armenia has died at the age of 86. 

his time and expertise to the development of sports in Iraq and other countries in the Middle East, Australia


Michael Pavitt: Samoa 2019 highlights Australia and China's soft power play in the Pacific

  • Inside the Blogs

Locals have labelled the 16th edition of the Pacific Games as "The Miracle Games".

reduce Sri Lankan debt.Regardless of China's intentions, their influence has led to a response from Australia

strategy back in March, building on a foreign policy white paper which concluded: "In the decades ahead Australia

cultural differences and hard training regime were not enjoyed by many.This is viewed as an area where Australia

suggestions they had previously looked down upon the Pacific Island nations as their poor relations.While Australia

ties in the region.As one observer put it to me: China may be able to build the infrastructure, but Australia





Belbachir eyes IAAF World Athletics Championships after 800m Universiade gold

  • Naples 2019

Algeria’s Mohamed Belbachir came home to Universiade gold in the men’s 800m and believes a similar slow race could play into his hands if he qualifies for the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships in Doha later this year and next year's Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Salome Kora, Sarah Atcho, Ajla Del Ponte and Samantha Dagry clocked 43.72sec to clinch gold ahead of Australia

Ukraine.Mexico were almost two seconds behind as they crossed the line in 3:32.63 for the silver medal as Australia


Nancy Gillen: Australia deserve trailblazing status as Netball World Cup begins

  • Inside the Blogs

As much as I loved physical education (PE) during my time at school, much of it was spent frustrated at having to play netball nearly every week.

So why have Australia been so superior throughout the years?

This question took me to the website of Netball Australia, where I found my answer under the heading

Australia has always been the key player in driving netball forward, which in turn means that on the

court they are often superior.Known as women’s basketball in Australia until 1970, the All Australia

Australia narrowly won 14-11, despite having to play by English rules rather than their own.



England and Australia continue unbeaten starts at Netball World Cup

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Favourites England and Australia continued their impressive form on the second day of the Netball World

Reigning champions Australia saw off a spirited Zimbabwe team, taking part in their first ever World

again roared on by a patriotic home crowd beat neighbours Scotland 70-34.The victories ensure both Australia

pic.twitter.com/X8heYf80zT— Samsung Diamonds (@AussieDiamonds) July 13, 2019After their heavy defeat to Australia



Fiji complete 2019 Pacific Games rugby clean sweep with two gold medals in the sevens

  • Samoa 2019

Fiji claimed victories in two of the most hotly anticipated events of the 2019 Pacific Games - the men's and women's rugby sevens.

and rugby league nines.Earlier the women's team caused an upset as they defeated Olympic champions Australia

with some last ditch defending and crucial tackles in the second half.Earlier, Fiji's women held off Australia

rugby league nines teams also won gold.Fiji scored and converted a try in the first minute against Australia