By Emily GoddardThe German Ski Association (DSV) has extended its partnership with Infront Sports and Media to give the firm international media rights to all International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup events taking place in the country until the 2020-2021 season.

this story at [email protected] storiesJanuary 2014: Infront awarded Sub-Saharan Africa

By Gary AndersonInternational media rights agency IEC in Sports has signed two separate deals with the Asian Rugby Football Union (ARFU) and the Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) which will see it distribute rights for the Asian 5 Nations and for upcoming Japan test matches with Samoa and Italy.

Nations," said Karl Samuelsson, managing director of IEC in Sports in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa

By Paul OsborneNew Zealand has won the 2014 London Sevens title after coming from behind to beat trans-Tasman neighbours Australia at Twickenham.

12 defeat at the hands of Australia to secure third place as they got the better of Fiji 26-19.South Africa

Seras Lima/IRBSeabelo Senatla scored his 11th, 12th and 13th tries of the London Sevens to help South Africa

since the 2005 Paris Sevens.The result ensures a second place finish in the World Series for South Africa

By Gary AndersonFijian flyer Samisoni Viriviri has been chosen as the International Rugby Board (IRB) Sevens Player of the Year at a special function following the conclusion of the ninth and final round of this season's Sevens World Series at Twickenham in London.

New Zealand.Mikkelson won the award last year and was nominated again along with Kyle Brown of South Africa

Twickenham and end the season third on the overall standings behind the Kiwis and second-placed South Africa

By Paul OsborneNew Zealand have sealed the HSBC World Sevens Series title after securing progression to the Cup quarter-finals at the Marriott London Sevens in Twickenham.

The All-Blacks came into the final leg of the Series 18 points clear of second placed South Africa

By Gary Anderson at the Hotel Diar Lamedina in HammametRiccardo Fraccari has been confirmed as President of the World Baseball and Softball Confederation (WSBC) here and, in his first address as leader, called for both sports to continue to work together and strengthen their bonds.

Our very presence here today in Tunisia at the very first world baseball or softball Congress in Africa

By Emily GoddardWorld Archery has revealed its international competition schedule for the 2015 season, including the dates for the World Championships, Rio 2016 Olympic test event and World Cup events.

announced.Finally, World Archery said the Indoor World Cup will continue to include stages in Asia, Africa

By Paul OsborneA sell-out crowd will welcome teams to the final HSBC Sevens World Series leg of the season as fans make their way to Twickenham for the much anticipated Series climax.

New Zealand goes into the tournament with the title all but secure as they lead second place South Africa

By Gary AndersonInternational Cycling Union (UCI) President Brian Cookson has announced plans to set up a World Cycling Centre (WCC) in Central or South America to help develop world class cyclists, coaches and facilities in the region.

mechanics.Along with the main centre in Aigle, there are currently three WCC satellite centres in South Africa

By Nick ButlerEngland, France, South Korea, New Zealand and South Africa are the five countries to have

The bids from South Africa, France and South Korea had already been publicly expressed, while the ones

.Four of the five contenders have also bid for the FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup 2018, with South Africa

same country, although they do "reserve the right to award the hosting of the events separately".South Africa

, hosts of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, are attempting to bring the female version to Africa for the first

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By Gary AndersonThe Copper Box Arena at London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has been announced as the host venue for next year's inaugural World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge.

reigning world champions the United States will take part in the competition, along with Canada, South Africa

By Gary AndersonThe Australian Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA) has named its squad for the netball competition at Glasgow 2014 as they go in search of their first Commonwealth Games gold medal in 12 years.

against Wales before taking on fellow Group B opponents England, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago and South Africa

By David OwenTwo athletes per nation are to be permitted at a number of Rio 2016 track cycling events, in a move that may help some of the sport's leading powers to augment their haul of Olympic medals.

age has been lowered to 18.In road cycling, meanwhile, the number of quota places allocated via the Africa

forward to more nations competing in BMX and that extra quota places have been made available through the Africa

Emmanuel Nartey is aiming to leave his mark at Glasgow 2014 by becoming the first judo athlete from Africa

By Duncan MackayThe Moses Mabhida Stadium, which would be the centrepiece if Durban wins its bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games, has been selected to host the Nedbank Cup final between Orlando Pirates and Bidvest Wits on May 17, the Premier Soccer League (PSL) has announced. 

million (£267 million/€325 million) for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.It hosted seven matches during South Africa

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