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El Sherbini knocks out defending champion Perry at Black Ball Squash Open

  • Squash

World number one Nour El Sherbini knocked defending champion Sarah-Jane Perry out of the Black Ball Squash Open to move within two matches of a maiden title in Cairo.

quarter-final was the pick of the matches, lasting more than an hour and going the distance.Amanda Sobhy of the United

States emerged victorious, outlasting third seed Camille Serme of France 12-14, 11-4, 15-13, 9-11, 11


Coronavirus scare delays start of All England Open Badminton Championships

  • Badminton

The start of play at the All England Open Badminton Championships has been delayed following what organisers called "a significant number" of inconclusive COVID-19 tests and some positives.

withdrawal opens up the top half of the draw for the likes of Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi, Beiwen Zhang of the United

States, Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong and India’s PV Sindhu - the current world champion.Yamaguchi



IFAF moves Flag Football World Championships to Israel

  • Non-Olympic Sports

The International Federation of American Football (IFAF) has moved its Flag Football World Championships, a qualifier for the 2022 World Games, from Spain to Israel.

Kraft is the lead sponsor of the event, where the top seven men’s and women’s teams - excluding the United

States - will qualify for the World Games in Birmingham in Alabama.The US men’s and women’s teams have


Tokyo 2020 warns overcrowding could lead to Torch Relay suspension

  • Tokyo 2020

Tokyo 2020 organisers have admitted the Olympic Torch Relay could be suspended if crowds are deemed too large at any point.

confirmed her decision to withdraw from the Relay.Kawasumi, who plays for New Jersey club Sky Blue in the United

States, had originally expressed doubts about taking part last year.

made this decision because the infectious disease problem has not yet been resolved and I live in the United

States.


Zhishan Brand named official food and beverage supplier of Chengdu 2021

  • Chengdu 2021

Organisers of the upcoming Chengdu 2021 Summer World University Games have announced Zhishan Brand as the official supplier for food and beverage services at the event.

under the company's ownership in China and abroad, including in international markets like Japan, the United

States and Australia."



Magnusson and Ledeux top freeski Big Air qualifying at FIS Snowboard and Freeski World Championships

  • Snowboard

at the International Ski Federation (FIS) Snowboard and Freeski World Championships in Aspen in the United

States.

Sweden’s Magnusson topped the first heat with a score of 95.25.Second place went to Mac Forehand of the United

States with a score of 94.25.Third place went to Switzerland’s Andri Ragettli, who won gold in the men

heat was topped by Norway’s Ruud Birk, who scored 96.00.Second place went to Alexander Hall of the United

States with a score of 95.25, while Canada’s Evan McEachran qualified in third with a score of 94.50

States and Almaty in Kazakhstan.


Figure skating coach Zimmerman suspended over alleged cover-up in sex abuse case

  • Figure Skating

Figure skating coach John Zimmerman has been suspended after being accused of failing to report and covering up the alleged sexual abuse of a skater he coached in 2017.

prohibited from participation in any programme, activity, event or competition associated with the United

States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and US Figure Skating.News of the allegation against Ciprès


Gohar withdrawn from CIB Black Ball Squash Open over breach of COVID-19 protocols

  • Squash

Egypt’s Nouran Gohar has been withdrawn from the CIB Black Ball Squash Open after breaching COVID-19 protocols in place at the Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Tour Platinum event.

New Zealand’s Joelle King, who was an 11-5, 11-9, 11-3 winner against Egypt’s Nadine Shanin.United States

currently self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.United

States' Shahjahan Khan and Egypt's Karim El Hammamy will replace the pair in the tournament, with the


Kinsler set to play for Israel at Tokyo 2020 and aiming to inspire

  • Baseball and Softball

World Series champion Ian Kinsler says inspiring a generation of Israeli baseball players is "the ultimate goal" as he prepares to represent the country at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

League Baseball (MLB) All-Star, Kinsler is set to play for Israel despite previously representing the United

States on the international stage.Kinsler, who will be 39 in June, visited Israel early last year to

Ian Kinsler won the World Baseball Classic in 2017, playing for the United States ©Getty ImagesIsrael


FISU delegation holds inspection visit over proposed Turin 2025 Winter World University Games

  • Winter World University Games

An International University Sports Federation (FISU) delegation has conducted a preliminary inspection visit to Turin, Bardonecchia and Pragelato to evaluate venues for a potential World University Games in 2025.

December 11 to 21 2021 in Swiss city Lucerne, where athletes will compete in 10 sports.Lake Placid in the United

States is due to host the Winter World University Games in 2023.


Sofia Open starts 2021 taekwondo season with nearly 700 athletes in attendance

  • Taekwondo

The 2021 Sofia Open brought together almost 700 athletes from 50 countries for the opening taekwondo tournament of the 2021 season under COVID-19 measures in Bulgaria.

following a semi-final defeat to Marija Štetić of Croatia.Štetić then lost to Anastasija Zolotic of the United

States in the final.Britain's Chloe Roberts delivered in the women's 62kg by claiming gold, Julyana



Indian Para-shooters Narwal and Lekhara win National Championship

  • Shooting News

India's Para-shooters Manish Narwal and Avani Lekhara started their 2021 season with a series of gold medals at the first-ever National Para Shooting Championship at the Manav Rachna Shooting Academy in Faridabad.

Over 200 athletes from 19 states across India participated in the Championship supported by the National

at the season opening World Shooting Para Sport World Cup, scheduled to start today in Al Ain in the United