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CAF insist 2015 Africa Cup of Nations will not be postponed despite Ebola fear

  • Football

By Zjan ShirinianThere are no plans to reschedule next year's Africa Cup of Nations because of the Ebola

the event on the scheduled dates could risk spreading the Ebola virus, which emanated in the west of Africa

but said there are "no changes of schedules" of its competitions and events.Noting no edition of the Africa

added: "CAF has also been cautions since the commencement of the final round qualifiers of the Orange Africa

Sierra Leone in Democratic Republic of Congo and Cameroon so far.The governing body for football in Africa

forces Nigeria and Sierra Leone out of Nanjing 2014August 2014: Ebola outbreak forces relocation of two Africa


Fiji strike first blow in Rio 2016 qualification race with victory at Gold Coast Sevens

  • Rugby Sevens

By Gary AndersonFiji survived a second-half Samoan fight-back to secure victory in round one of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Gold Coast and take the early initiative in the race for Rio 2016 Olympic Games qualification.

ImagesFiji now sit top of the early standings on 22 points, three clear of Samoa with England, South Africa


Pools drawn for second round of Sevens World Series in Dubai

  • Rugby Sevens

By Gary AndersonAs the dust settles on the first round of the Sevens World Series in Gold Coast, attention will now turn to the second round in Dubai after the Pool line-ups were finalised for the event.

better in Dubai after finishing as runners-up in Gold Coast ©AFP/Getty ImagesEngland overcame South Africa


Uruguay claim final spot at Rugby World Cup 2015 with play-off win over Russia

  • Rugby Sevens

By Gary AndersonUruguay will make their third appearance at the Rugby World Cup after three second-half tries saw them come from behind to beat Russia in Montevideo and claim the last remaining spot for next year's showpiece event in England and Wales.

take place across England and Wales from September 18 to October 31 next year.Two-time champions South Africa


Road to Rio 2016 begins with four teams unbeaten on opening day of Gold Coast Sevens

  • Rugby Sevens

By Paul Osborne at the Robina Stadium in Gold CoastFiji, New Zealand, South Africa and Argentina were

away the opposition to top their group ©IRB/Martin Seras LimaCommonwealth Games gold medallists South Africa

Zealand versus England is followed by Wales against Fiji, before Argentina take on Samoa and South Africa


SASCOC using conference as way to encourage more sporting events to come to southern Africa

  • ANOCA

By Nick ButlerA Sports and Events Tourism Exchange taking place in Durban later this month will be supported by the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) for the fourth consecutive year, it has been confirmed. 

place at the Durban International Convention Centre from October 28 to 30, will aim to showcase South Africa

demonstrates the Government's commitment to growing the sports and events tourism industry in South Africa

Girls' Provincial CampApril 2014: SASCOC hail role of sport in boosting "20 Years of Freedom" in South Africa


Hosts Morocco call for postponement of 2015 Africa Cup of Nations over Ebola outbreak

  • Football

By Zjan ShirinianNext year's Africa Cup of Nations could be postponed because of the Ebola crisis after

more than 4,000 people have now died from the virus since first reports of its outbreak in the west of Africa

battling to control the spread of the disease.The CAF has already moved qualifying matches for the 2015 Africa

August, all international sporting events in the Ivory Coast - which is still in qualifying for the 2015 Africa

Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Sudan and Zimbabwe will learn which has won the right to stage the 2017 Africa

forces Nigeria and Sierra Leone out of Nanjing 2014August 2014: Ebola outbreak forces relocation of two Africa



Exclusive: Evaluation Commission for 2022 Commonwealth Games announced

  • Birmingham 2022

By Paul Osborne at the Sofitel Gold Coast BroadbeachThe Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) today announced the team appointed to the new Evaluation Commission set to assess the candidate cities vying to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

the Candidature Files of bidding cities which are due to be lodged by March 2, 2015.Durban in South Africa

 Edmonton 2022 appoint Milley as chairman and launch logo for Commonwealth Games bidMay 2014: South Africa


Benin NPC to hold third Paralympic Day in Natitingou

  • Paralympics

By Daniel EtchellsThe Benin National Paralympic Committee (NPC) will be holding its third and final Paralympic Day, aimed at developing Para-sport in the country, in the Atacora-Donga region of Natitingou on October 25.

Committee, sets out three key challenges for next 25 years September 2014: Boost for Paralympic sport in Africa


FIBA World Cup showcased innovations in our marketing strategy, claims leading official

  • Basketball

By Nick Butler at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte CarloLast month's International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Men's World Cup was a major boost for the sport, and the result of a detailed effort to maximise its appeal, director general of FIBA Media and Marketing Services Frank Leenders has claimed.

the rest of the world, in places like Puerto Rico, Brazil, Mexico, the Philippines, China and South Africa


Vega becomes vice-president of Dow's Olympic Operations as veteran Hamilton steps down

  • Summer Olympics

By Mike RowbottomLouis Vega, the Dow Chemical Company's chief of staff, global director and chief executive, has widened his responsibilities to include the role of vice-president of Olympic Operations, the role which George Hamilton has filled for the last four years.

value of Dow's Olympic Games partnership," said Heinz Haller, president of Dow Europe, Middle East and Africa


Brazil 2014 set records in several key TV markets - FIFA

  • World Cup

By David Owen at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte CarloViewing figures for this year's FIFA World Cup in Brazil set records in several key football markets, Niclas Ericson, FIFA's director of TV, told the Sportel Convention here today.

told insidethegames that the global television audience for Brazil 2014 was "up slightly" on South Africa

[email protected] storiesOctober 2014: Exclusive: 2014 FIFA World Cup outscored South Africa


Seven countries submit bid for 2017 Africa Cup of Nations

  • Football

By Zjan ShirinianSeven countries have submitted a bid to host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, it has

training grounds and accommodation.Of the seven bidders, only Kenya and Zimbabwe have never hosted the Africa

along with the 1970 edition.Morocco are due to be the 2015 host.In September, the CAF awarded the 2019 Africa

[email protected] storiesSeptember 2014: Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Guinea to host future Africa

withdraws as host of 2017 African Nations CupApril 2013: Libya plans to build new stadiums for 2017 Africa