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The IOC and its shift towards urban sport

  • Olympics

The IOC has a premise: to reach a wider audience in order to prolong the life of Olympism in the face of today's digital dynamism. The focus is increasingly on urban sports, which are being included more and more frequently. Flying Disc leads the way, followed by TeqBall and Dodgeball.

Rugby and golf did the same at Rio 2016, while breakdancing will be the only additional sport at Paris


Czech Olympic camp in Poděbrady completed

  • Olympics

A unique gathering of the Czech Republic's top Olympic athletes took place in Poděbrady to prepare for Paris 2024 and Cortina-Milano 2026.

Maximum performance through cognitive preparation.Athletes enjoyed practicing various sports, such as golf

extremely important, but it's a 365-day job," he assured.The athletes enjoyed a variety of sports including golf


Seb Coe says Netflix series will showcase unique "global appeal" of athletics

  • Athletics

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe believes track and field's own Netflix series - focusing on sprinters and due to be aired ahead of this summer's Paris Olympics - will reveal the global appeal of the sport to a wider audience.

Netflix series showcasing Formula One, golf and tennis have proved very popular and Coe hopes the six


Tiger set for Pinehurst: US Open extends Woods special exemption

  • Golf

Tiger Woods nearly lost his right leg after a 2021 car accident but vowed to return to the PGA Tour. Currently ranked 789th in the world, the 15-time major winner and golfing legend has accepted the invite for next month’s signature American tournament.

The US Golf Association announced on Thursday that the three-time US Open champion, who has struggled

has played sparingly since the accident, but still carries headliner status and a winning aura among golf


Expanding Access to Sport: Move United hosts its annual Education Conference

  • Latest

Move United, the USA’s leading organisation in community-based sports and recreation for individuals with disabilities, hosted its annual Education Conference from 22-24 April.

Today, Move United Warfighter Ambassadors were treated to a personal tour of the PING golf facility.

We are celebrating Move United’s partnership with PING in providing over 1,000 sets of custom-fitted golf


English teenager Kris Kim to make PGA Tour debut

  • Golf

British golf sensation Kris Kim is now preparing to make a first appearance on the PGA Tour, revealing

Championship and McGregor Trophy, is widely recognised as the most promising teenage prospect in English men's golf

Kim's love for the game blossomed during his time as a junior at Cuddington Golf Club in Surrey, the


UAE extends lead at inaugural Gulf Youth Games with 231 medals

  • News

Emirati athletes continued their impressive showing at the inaugural Gulf Youth Games UAE 2024, adding 37 medals on day 12 - a new single-day record since the tournament began on 16 April and ends on 2 May. The total tally now stands at 231 medals, including 73 gold, 86 silver and 72 bronze.

 The UAE excelled in the second round of golf at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club, posting an above-average


Gulf Youth Games 2024: UAE leads with 191 medals across 13 sports

  • Olympics

The Gulf Youth Games, themed "Our Gulf is One... Our Youth is Promising," kicked off on 16 April and runs until 2 May in the UAE. With 3,500 male and female athletes participating, the event showcases 24 sports competitions.

it not been for unfortunate circumstances and crucial errors.The organising committee approved the golf

competition system and conducted the draw at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club after a technical meeting.

Federation, and Akram Skaik, CEO of the competition and Director General of the Emirates Golf Federation.Jassim

Khalid Mubarak Al Shamsi, Secretary General of the Emirates Golf Federation, highlighted the event's

role in fostering sports development and nurturing emerging talents in golf across the GCC.Mohammed Talib


Gulf Youth Games opening ceremony praised by participating delegations

  • Olympics

The much-anticipated opening of the Gulf Youth Games UAE 2024, held at the prestigious Dubai Opera, was met with enthusiasm and forward-looking energy, earning praise and admiration from all participating teams.

Saturday at the Shabab Al-Ahli Club Hall in Dubai, cycling continuing at the Abu Dhabi Cycling Club and golf

starting on Friday at the Abu Dhabi Golf and Billiards Club, will see more medals, especially in individual


Nadal's much-anticipated Roland Garros 'adieu' is no sure thing

  • Tennis

It’s been a rough couple of seasons for Rafael Nadal, and this Wednesday was no different. The all-time tennis great, now 37 years old and marred by injuries, announced that he will only play at the upcoming French Open, his signature tournament, if he feels "capable enough to compete well".

"I couldn't have a normal life and enjoy playing golf or doing normal things with my friends or with


Golf queen, Nelly Korda, takes a break after making history

  • Golf

World number one Nelly Korda couldn't take it any more. She decided to withdraw from the LPGA Los Angeles Championship after winning five tournaments in a row. She won the Chevron Championship on Sunday. She joined her team on Monday with little rest. Fifteen days and she'll be back in New Jersey.

seeing everyone in New Jersey," Korda wrote.Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda are now the models of golf


Nelly Korda ties LPGA consecutive wins record with Chevron victory

  • Golf

Nelly Korda matched an LPGA record with her fifth consecutive victory on Sunday, winning the Chevron Championship for her second major crown and 13th career tour title.

Nelly Korda is moments away from victory. pic.twitter.com/GO75LuBsD0— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) April

medal at the Tokyo Olympics — the first American woman since Margaret Abott in 1900 to win an Olympic golf


IOC launches Paris 2024 mobile game ahead of Paris 2024

  • Paris 2024

The International Olympic Committee and nWay have announced the launch of Olympics™ Go! Paris 2024 - the official mobile game of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This innovative game is a hybrid causal sports and simulation title that blends city-building elements with the sporting events of the Games to create a truly unique Olympic gaming experience.

can compete in several exciting arcade-style Olympic events, including breaking, fencing, archery, golf


Vicky Lowe joins World Netball as interim CEO

  • Sports

World Netball (WN) announced last Monday that Vicky Lowe will join the international governing body as interim CEO following the departure of Clare Briegal.

former lacrosse player at St Albans School, then as a rugby player, and now competing in triathlon, golf