By Daniel Etchells at Lancaster House in LondonFormer FIFA Executive Committee member Franz Beckenbauer claims it will be difficult for any other candidate to beat Sepp Blatter in next year's Presidential election because of the "trust" the incumbent Swiss enjoys.

When I look at all the continental associations, whether that's in Africa or in Asia, perhaps not so

World Cup in Brazil looks to have been marginally higher than that for the 2010 tournament in South Africa

States-based sports research consultancy, said the global audience for Brazil 2014 was "up slightly" on South Africa

By David OwenIn 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from prison in South Africa and Margaret Thatcher resigned

By Daniel EtchellsSam Ramsamy, International Olympic Committee (IOC) delegate member to sport for athletes with a disability, has urged the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to continue tweaking the Paralympic Games in order to ensure its growth.

Ramsamy, the honorary life President of Swimming South Africa, revealed his personal highlight was seeing

She was a real darling and she continues to be someone in South Africa who everyone respects and loves

in baseball, football and basketball, Qatari and Bahraini dominance - with a little bit of help from Africa

By Nick Butler at the Main Press Centre in IncheonOlympic Council of Asia President Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah has launched a scathing attack on the Board of Control for Cricket in India, claiming they put financial interests ahead of promotional and competitive ones by not fielding teams at the Asian Games.

They were not present when the sport featured at the 1998 Commonwealth Games, where South Africa won

By Gary AndersonFormer England star Jonny Wilkinson was in Newcastle today to mark one-year to go until St James' Park hosts its first match of Rugby World Cup 2015.

, it's a really exciting time for the city and with reigning champions New Zealand as well as South Africa

Newcastle United Football Club, will host the Pool B clash between two-time Rugby World Cup winners South Africa

By Gary AndersonThe first day of action at the Oceania Sevens saw New Zealand, Australia and Fiji all record three wins from three to top their respective pools in Noosa, Queensland.

said Tietjens, who will be keen to banish the memory of losing their Commonwealth Games crown to South Africa

round of HSBC Sevens World Series seasonJuly 2014: World record crowd see New Zealand stunned by South Africa

head, and the rest of the region, on average, about 25 cents.On a per capita basis, the fees paid in Africa

and much of Asia remain low ©AFP/Getty ImagesFees paid in Africa and most of Asia are still very low

IOC also still collects less than 10 cents per potential viewer from the Arab world, including north Africa

By Nick Butler A national sports sector, consisting of Governmental and sporting bodies, athletes and representatives from civil society and the private sector, is required in order to enhance sports development in Uganda, it has been claimed.

sports is too little, and will not allow the nation to compete with continental rivals, like South Africa

By Daniel EtchellsWorld Rowing and partner Parmigiani Fleurier, a Swiss brand of luxury watchmakers, have confirmed the four finalists for the 2014 Parmigiani Spirit Award.

2012 Paralympic Games ©Getty ImagesCebekulu studies law at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, South Africa

By Nick Butler in the Main Media Centre in IncheonExcitement, full stadia and media interest at the Asian Games, along with an endorsement from the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President, have boosted baseball and softball as the sports bid for a place at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, according to their world governing body. 

sporting opportunity for young people and women in new and emerging territories for bat and ball sports in Africa

By David OwenFIFA's ruling Executive Committee has approved the renewal of the Club Protection Programme (CPP) - the scheme designed to remove a longstanding bone of contention by compensating clubs when players they employ are injured on international duty - for a further four years.

$507,000) going to clubs in North and Central America, and €100,000 (£78,000/$126,000) each to those in Africa

Gulf nations here at the Asian Games on the first night of athletics action, with both winners born in Africa

By Mike RowbottomBefore being elected for a fourth and final term as President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) - which celebrated its silver anniversary last Monday (September 22) - Sir Philip Craven faced an initially surprising challenge in the form of fellow Briton Alan Dickson, who was nominated by the Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association (CPISRA).Speaking to insidethegames shortly before the vote in Athens on November 24 last year, Sir Philip commented: "I have a rival. The surprise is no longer there. That's fine. There will be a fight, and as a fairly tough ex-wheelchair basketball player...

and different concerns - but that is one of the thrills of being in this job.Charl Bouwer of South Africa