World number three Simona Halep has talked up Romania's chances of causing an upset as they prepare to take on defending champions the Czech Republic in the Fed Cup quarter-finals this weekend.

be held in the Fed Cup this weekend.The United States, seeking a 19th Fed Cup crown, go up against Australia

A 23-strong FIFA legends squad has been unveiled by world football's governing body as part of a campaign to promote this year's Women's World Cup in France.

Group A alongside hosts France.Germany, China, Spain and South Africa were drawn into Group B, and Australia

New Zealand endured a day of mixed fortunes in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League today as the Black Sticks played host to Great Britain in Christchurch.

due to continue this weekend with a trio of matches taking place in the Tasmanian city of Hobart in Australia

The United States and Canada will play for the final spot at the 2019 Women's World Floorball Championships when they meet in a two-legged Americas qualification tie in Detroit this weekend.

in Swiss town Neuchâtel from December 7 to 15.Switzerland have qualified as the host nation, while Australia

it is not to blame for the situation involving refugee footballer Hakeem Al-Araibi as it called on Australia

released today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Al-Araibi was detained in Bangkok at the request of Australia

Al-Araibi.Thailand has been widely criticised across the world for failing to allow Al-Araibi to return to Australia

Thailand since he was arrested in November and campaigners are pleading for him to be sent back to Australia

Thailand hopes that Australia and Bahrain will have the goodwill to earnestly work together towards finding

Hakeem Al-Araibi appeared at a court hearing in Bangkok on Monday ©Getty ImagesFootball Federation Australia

Australia’s athletes have been handed an AUD$12 million (£6.6 million/$8.6 million/€7.5 million) funding boost by the Federal Government ahead of next year's Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

in Sydney,at an event launching the rebrand of the Australian Paralympic Committee as "Paralympics Australia

:To mark the launch of Paralympics Australia, @ScottMorrisonMP and @senbmckenzie accepted our Paralympic

President Jock O’Callaghan claimed the funding announcement, coupled with the Paralympics Australia

I believe Para-sport and Para-athletes have come of age in Australia."

Paralympics Australia President Jock O’Callaghan hailed today's funding announcement as an historic day

been revealed for the International Cricket Council's (ICC) 2020 men's and women's T20 World Cups in Australia

opening celebration will mark the start of the women's tournament, when hosts and defending champions Australia

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2020 will take place later in the year, from October 18 to November 15.Hosts Australia

will be played at the MCG, on the evening of November 15.Both tournaments will be held right across Australia

host cities and 13 venues.ICC chief executive David Richardson said: "Whenever we host an event in Australia

tournament will be on October 24 against South Africa at Perth Stadium.This contest will follow the Australia

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has received bids from Australia, Germany, India, Malaysia,

in India - which is now bidding to host either the men's or women's World Cup in 2023 ©Getty Images Australia

The most successful female coach in world weightlifting failed to turn up for a groundbreaking women's coaching seminar in Sweden, at which Asia was the only continent not represented.

is among those to have been coached by Kim Chun Hui ©Getty ImagesThirteen female coaches from Fiji, Australia

BP Australia has become the presenting partner of this year's Indigenous Nationals after the company

signed a deal with UniSport Australia.

Under the partnership, BP Australia will offer two AUD$5,000 (£2,800/$3,600/€3,200) scholarships to the

most promising Indigenous student athletes at the event, due to be held at the University of Western Australia

in Perth from June 23 to 27.UniSport Australia will promote career opportunities at the Australian branch

BP Australia President Andy Holmes said the company were thrilled to be partnering with the Indigenous

commitment to building our Indigenous workforce by offering diverse employment opportunities across Australia

Netball Fiji will receive a financial boost from Australia in the run up to the 2019 Netball World Cup

Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama recently released a joint statement reaffirming the friendship between Australia

Liverpool.Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, which administers the PSP programme, and Netball Australia

the Pacific Sports Partnership would extend to the Fijian national netball team ©Prime Minister of Australia"It

Australian Taekwondo has accepted an equipment grant from global governing body World Taekwondo.

Australian Taekwondo is very appreciative of World Taekwondo's support for the development of taekwondo in Australia

The first edition of the Freestyle Canoeing Oceania Championships will be held in Sydney in Australia

It is going to be one of the biggest freestyle competitions that Australia has had since the World Championships

London in England has been named the best sports city for 2019 by global communications firm Burson Cohn & Wolfe (BCW).

this year, the host of the 2002 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games Salt Lake City and Gold Coast in Australia

Refugee footballer Hakeem Al-Araibi will remain in prison in Thailand for the next 60 days while his lawyers prepare his case against extradition to Bahrain, as he appeared at a Criminal Court hearing in Bangkok.

Thailand since he was arrested in November and campaigners are pleading for him to be sent back to Australia