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Fiji set up chance to be crowned Sevens World Series champions as England seal British Olympic quota spot

  • Rugby Sevens

to seal the World Rugby Sevens Series title tomorrow when they do battle with second-placed South Africa

ensured they will finish in the top four.They will join the likes of New Zealand, Fiji and South Africa

Fijians, however they did have to come from behind twice before eventually beating Argentina 24-19.South Africa

World Series with victory in Glasgow as New Zealand seal Rio 2016 berthMay 2015: Fiji and South Africa



New Zealand's rugby sevens women qualify for Rio 2016 despite shock loss to Spain

  • Rugby Sevens

New Zealand have qualified for the inaugural women's rugby competition at next summer's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro despite slipping to a shock defeat against Spain on the opening day of the latest World Sevens Series leg in London.

B.Canada, meanwhile, who laboured to a victory over Russia before finding their best form against South Africa


Palenfo encouraged to run for fourth term as ANOCA President as African Beach Games receives green light

  • ANOCA

stand for what would be a fourth term as President of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa

elected unopposed for a third term in office in 2013.Although he has been praised for progress made in Africa

National Olympic Committees General Assembly in Bangkok, where problems over the running of the All-Africa

Games and the closure of Africa House at the London 2012 Olympic Games were criticised.But, with little

First of all, it is a good thing for the coastal regions of Africa.

"The time was thus right for Africa to have such a recreational event for its youth."


Qatar Olympic Committee hold Women in Sport Media Workshop to continue drive for gender equality in sport

  • OCA

The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) are hosting a Women in Sport Media Workshop, in cooperation with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), as they continue their drive to become a leading nation in creating opportunities for the benefit of global sports development.

than 100 sports journalists, both male and female, were nominated by National Olympic Committees from Africa


Fiji unchanged as they bid for first Sevens World Series title since 2006

  • Rugby Sevens

final round of the 2014-20115 HSBC Sevens World Series in London, as they battle it out with South Africa

.New Zealand lifted the coveted trophy ever year since 2011 but with Fiji on 147 points, and South Africa

that have lifted the Series alongside some of the legends," said Fiji captain Osea Kolinisau.South Africa

With the added significance that one remaining team can join Fiji, South Africa and New Zealand by achieving

Sevens World Series with victory in Glasgow as New Zealand seal Rio 2016 berthMay 2015: Fiji and South Africa


IAAF Presidential campaign moves to Doha as Bubka and Coe outline plans

  • Athletics

claimed taking the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) World Championships to Africa

capacities, but you have to do it in a sequential way and the World Athletics Championships going to Africa

“I am passionate about getting a World Championships to Africa, I want the world of my sport to reflect


California named to host Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018

  • Rugby Sevens

California is set to be the stage of Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 after the San Francisco Bay area and San Jose were revealed as the hosts of the showpiece event.

of other nations that declared an interest in hosting the World Cup, including Wales, England, South Africa


Hosts United States name strong team for IPC Athletics Grand Prix

  • Athletics News

More than 15 medallists from the 2013 World Championships are among the United States’ team for the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics Grand Prix in Arizona, due to start tomorrow.

events set to feature at Grand Prix Final in London's Olympic StadiumApril 2015:  Brazil and South Africa



Fiji power to top of Sevens World Series with victory in Glasgow as New Zealand seal Rio 2016 berth

  • Rugby Sevens

Fiji surged to the summit of the Sevens World Series standings by claiming their maiden Glasgow sevens title with a pulsating 24-17 victory over New Zealand at the Scotstoun Stadium today.

capped off a near perfect weekend after they booked their Rio 2016 berth yesterday, along with South Africa

thrilling finale completed a commanding day for Fiji, who earlier thrashed then Series leaders South Africa

success, the lowest-scoring last four match at a Sevens World Series event for 13 years.Elsewhere, South Africa

Stadium in London next Saturday and Sunday (May 16 and 17).Related storiesMay 2015: Fiji and South Africa

Sevens World Series eventMarch 2015: Fiji claim Hong Kong Sevens World Series event title as South Africa



Fiji and South Africa book Rio 2016 places at Sevens World Series in Glasgow

  • Rugby Sevens

Fiji and South Africa both secured qualification for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro by reaching

to provide one of the most dramatic finales in the history of the sport.The top three teams - South Africa

Sevens World Series eventMarch 2015: Fiji claim Hong Kong Sevens World Series event title as South Africa

maintain overall leadMarch 2015: South Africa and Fiji reach Hong Kong Sevens World Series quarter-finals


David Owen: Twitter and the art of sports electioneering

  • Inside the Blogs

It being general election week here in the United Kingdom, I thought it would be a good time to take a look at the two high-profile electoral battles currently being waged in the world of sport, via the medium of the candidates’ Twitter feeds.Not because I judge this likely to offer great insights into the identity of the eventual winners: the sports officials in whose hands the outcomes lie are assuredly far too high-minded to be swayed by anything as trivial as social media.

On addressing the African Football Confederation (CAF), he notes: “Above all stressed what Africa has


Budapest officials to meet with IOC to discuss potential 2024 Olympic bid

  • Paris 2024

Officials from Budapest will meet representatives from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) tomorrow to discuss a potential bid from the Hungarian capital for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, according to IOC executive director Christophe Dubi.

2024 Games last week after President Thomas Bach met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.South Africa