China have officially announced their intention to stage the 2019 International Basketball Association (FIBA) World Cup after submitting their bid book to FIBA, with the tag-line “More than ever”.

headquartersDecember 2014:  Qatar among nations bidding to host Basketball World Cup in 2019 and 2023November 2014:  Spain

Bilbao and Yogyakarta will host the World Junior Badminton Championships in 2016 and 2017 respectively, it has been announced.

A draw between Great Britain and Germany’ saw both teams miss out on the chance to take top spot in Pool Y of the women's goalball competition at the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games in Seoul. 

 Finland and Israel shined in Pool X, with the former overcoming both Spain and Denmark, 7-2, and

after finishing level in a 16-goal thriller.Germany went on to beat Mexico 8-3 later in the day, while Spain

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.

the World Cup, including Wales, England, South Africa, Scotland, Portugal, Singapore, New Zealand, Spain

Defending champions Russia head the eight team line-up for this year’s sambo President’s Cup in Manchester.

be joined by Great Britain, who they beat 7-2 in the 2014 final, as well as France, Bulgaria, Italy, Spain

It is often said that actions speak louder than words. The phrase seems extremely apt when it comes to FIFA’s approach to dealing with the problem of discrimination and racism at football matches. Granted, tackling the problem is no quick fix and naturally it would be difficult for FIFA to police crowds at matches across the world. However, I can’t help be feel they should be doing more to tackle the problem.

in 2004, when black England players were subjected to monkey chants during a friendly match against Spain

FIFA are set to provide additional support to Russia to tackle the country’s problems with racism ahead of the 2018 World Cup and claim they hope the tournament will have a “positive impact” on the country.

including former FIFA referee Howard Webb, the Englishman who refereed the 2010 World Cup final between Spain

Ukraine won six of the women’s bench press and powerlifting events at the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games in Seoul.

tournament, Israel’s Elham Mahamid scored five goals to inspire her country to a 10-2 win against Spain

Paralympic bronze medallists Turkey got their goalball campaign off to the best possible start as they beat Mexico 9-5 on the opening day of the fifth edition of the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games in Seoul.

goals to ensure they overcame a staunch test in their first match, while European silver medallists Spain

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final list of speakers and the programme for the 2015 VISTA conference, due to take to place in Girona, Spain

Great Britain’s Nigel Murray has been rewarded for his impressive performance at the 2015 Boccia European Continental Cup by being named the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) Allianz Athlete of the Month for April.

Murray won all 11 of his matches as he helped Britain defeat Spain 10-1 in the BC1/BC2 team final, before

South Korea continued their dominance of the first Archery World Cup event of the season as both their men’s and women’s recurve teams reached the gold medal matches in Shanghai.

battle for the opening Archery World Cup title of the campaign on Sunday (May 10), while Indonesia and Spain

The World Karate Federation has announced the final list of athletes who have qualified to compete at the inaugural European Games in Baku this year.

medallist Aykhan Mamayev in the under 84kg contest.Related storiesMarch 2015: Trio of gold medals earns Spain

Madrid will play host to the European Powerchair Hockey Championships next year, set to be the first major event since the sport changed its name from electric wheelchair hockey last August.

Championships will help to further promote powerchair hockey, as well as adaptive sport in general in Spain

“The Organising Committee from Spain has shown a great effort and enthusiasm towards their bid from

They have proved they are dedicated to promoting and developing powerchair hockey in Spain.”Related