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Duncan Mackay: Do not assume the setting up of World Boxing means the end of IBA

  • Inside the Blogs

Today's announcement about the formation of World Boxing, a new international governing body established

the Second World War, which it was ruled had brought the organisation into disrepute, and set up a new

professional game, which is where the really big money is to be made.But do not think that just by a new

No problem or scandal in boxing is really new.

Zealand, Sweden and the United States.

A comprehensive competition calendar is being developed that will feature a series of new tournaments


Philip Barker: The cricketing "Robins" who flew under the radar

  • Inside the Blogs

Half a century ago, New Zealand's cricketers were preparing to begin their tour of Britain at the picturesque

his prime.Twenty-two years later, he led his own cricket team in matches against the West Indies and New

Zealand touring teams.He recruited many international stars including Pakistani brothers Mushtaq and

team were only given a couple of days to acclimatise from an English winter before the tour opened on New

schoolchildren and students and others opposing racial discrimination".Later that month an official New

Zealand rugby tour of South Africa also began.Although rugby union was not then part of the Olympic



US and Britain to lead group of countries quitting IBA to start new international boxing governing body

  • Boxing

A breakaway international governing body for boxing is set to be announced tomorrow by a group of National Federations tomorrow in a bid to save the sport's place on the Olympic programme.

are quitting the International Boxing Association (IBA), led by Russia's Umar Kremlev, to launch a new

Ireland, Czech Republic, Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Ukraine, Poland, Norway and New

Zealand.


Inaugural Under-23 Men's Softball World Cup to be streamed by GameTime

  • Baseball and Softball

Subscription-based platform GameTime will be live-streaming the inaugural Under-23 Men's Softball World Cup, which is due to take place in Argentina. 

Republic, Mexico, South Africa and Singapore.Canada, the world number two side, are in Group B with Japan, New

Zealand, Venezuela, Guatemala and Israel.The tournament is scheduled to take place at the Nafaldo Cargnel


USA Cycling builds towards LA 2028 with trio of appointments

  • Cycling

USA Cycling has made three appointments to its sports performance staff as it pursues an "ambitious" medal goal at its home Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.Before his first coaching job with USA Cycling in 1990, Griffin competed for New

Zealand on both road and track.At the London 2012 Paralympics, he guided the US to the top of the sport's


Football Australia celebrates legacy plan 100 days before FIFA Women's World Cup

  • World Cup

celebrating the milestone of 100 days until the FIFA Women's World Cup, which is being co-hosted with New

Zealand, by unveiling a mosaic of significant moments that have followed the launch of the Legacy '23

tournament.However, only 40 per cent of football facilities in the nation are considered female-friendly.In New


New Zealand seal Paris 2024 spot with Singapore World Rugby Sevens Series title

  • Rugby Sevens

New Zealand’s men’s team sealed their place at next year’s Olympics in Paris after claiming the World

decisive try as the All Blacks overcame Argentina 19-17 at the Singapore Sports Hub.It was the first time New

Zealand had triumphed in Singapore since 2005.The victory guaranteed a top-four finish in the World

Zealand when he went over in the opening minute, with Akuila Rokolisoa adding the extras.Moses Leo crossed

hit back with tries from Joaquin Pellandini and German Schulz either side of half-time.Rush scored New

Zealand held on for the win.The success stretches New Zealand’s lead at the top of the standings to


Dates for 2023 FAST5 Netball World Series released

  • Non-Olympic Sports

released the dates for the FAST5 Netball World Series, which is set to take place in Christchurch in New

Zealand from November 11 to 12 later this year.

New Zealand, Australia, England, Jamaica, South Africa and Malawi will all be competing as they are the

We are thrilled that the FAST5 Netball World Series will be returning to Christchurch, New Zealand later

Zealand will do another fantastic job entertaining the netball family this year."

David Cooper, the chief commercial officer for Netball New Zealand, also shared his delight."

We gave FAST5 netball a loud and warm welcome back to New Zealand and we’re looking forward to another


Rwanda teenager among nominees for ICC women’s player of month for March

  • Cricket

Rwanda’s Henriette Ishimwe and Papua New Guinea pair Sibona Jimmy and Ravini Oa are in the running for

and five versus Cameroon as well as notching 32 and 43 runs with the bat against the same teams.Papua New

has also revealed the nominees for the men’s player of the month prize for March.Among those include New

victory over Sri Lanka on home soil.Williamson produced an unforgettable 121 not out on the final day in New

his team completed a ICC World Test Championship victory.Kane Williamson has been in superb form for New

Zealand ©Getty ImagesAsif Khan of the United Arab Emirates and Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh are also


IBA reveals 104 nations registered for Men's World Boxing Championships in Tashkent

  • Boxing

The International Boxing Association (IBA) has revealed more than 640 athletes from 104 countries have registered for its Men's World Boxing Championships in Uzbekistan's capital Tashkent next month.

own flags.Eleven countries boycotted the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in India's capital New

World Championships.Countries including the United States, Ireland, Czech Republic, Canada, Sweden and New

Zealand had already committed to shunning the Men's World Championships.The IBA has pledged financial

support to boxers from boycotting nations to enable them to take part at its World Championships.Boxing New

Zealand President Steve Hartley revealed before the Women's World Championships that a competition is


UEFA President Čeferin praised for "loyalty" to Russia by former RFU President

  • Football

UEFA honorary member Vyacheslav Koloskov has praised re-elected President Aleksander Čeferin for his "loyalty to the Russian Football Union (RFU)".

national teams were also removed from qualifying for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New

Zealand and the men's UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany, and clubs are unable to participate in continental


Playoff bracket set for World Men's Curling Championship with Switzerland on top

  • Curling

Switzerland sealed the top seed at the World Men's Curling Championship following a 8-5 victory over defending champions Sweden in the final day of the round robin stage in Ottawa.

British CurlingScotland managed to claim the second seed with wins over the Czech Republic by 9-3 and New

Zealand 10-4 and join Switzerland as the only teams to get an automatic spot in the semi-finals.They


Malaysia rules out boycott of Paris 2024 over Russian and Belarusian participation

  • Paris 2024

Malaysia has ruled out boycotting the Paris 2024 Olympics if the International Olympic Committee (IOC) allows Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete.

Minister Hannah Yeoh said Malaysia will send its athletes to both the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, the New

competing.Meanwhile a group of more than 30 countries, including Britain, France, Germany, Japan, Poland and New

Zealand have signed a joint statement urging clarity from the IOC on its definition of neutrality.The


Canada announce 36 swimmers in team for Santiago 2023

  • Santiago 2023

Swimming Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee has announced a team of 36 swimmers for the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games, as they became the first Canadian team to confirm their competitors for the event.

Hanan will be the team manager.The head coach will be Scott Talbot, who is a two-time Olympian for New

Zealand, while also serving roles for his country's national team and Australia as well.The swimming