The Netherlands’ Demi Vollering earned victory on the first stage of Itzulia Women in Labastida, as organisers issued an apology after the race director suggested they had almost been forced to hold a women's race.

had formed part of the breakaway group on the stage with SD Worx team-mate Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio of South

Africa, as well as Dutch cyclist Lucinda Brand and Switzerland’s Elise Chabbey.The quartet were caught

Africa is not known for its cold weather, but Lesotho is not like most African countries.

The landlocked mountainous kingdom, which is completely surrounded by South Africa, is a place where

created a league system.Selialia, who took over from Aylward as President, said he learnt the sport in South

We have a memorandum signed with South Africa," said Selialia."

We have relations with South Africa because of our geopolitics."

 "They were unable to train and we ended up taking some of them to South Africa to train in places

Aleksander Čeferin has claimed that the European governing body's strengthened ties with its counterpart the South

Argentina is also scheduled for June 1 at London's Wembley Stadium, branded "the Finalissima", and South

the back burner.The alliance aims "to celebrate more than 50 years of friendship between European and South

Europe and South America are the only two continents which have provided winners of the men's FIFA World

per cent of Qatar's construction workforce is believed to be comprised of migrant workers from East Africa

, South Asia and South-East Asia, and health and safety failures and non-payment of wages are among the

Australian wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy and South African spinner Keshav Maharaj have been named the women

ImagesMeanwhile, the men’s Player of the Month award went to Maharaj, who impressed with the ball as South

Africa beat Bangladesh 2-0 in a Test series.Maharaj took seven for 32 off 10 overs in the first match

Labour has retained control of Birmingham City Council meaning Ian Ward will remain Leader of the local authority for the Commonwealth Games, having been re-elected to his Shard End seat.

English city's bid for this year's Commonwealth Games when it was the sole candidate to replace Durban in South

Africa, which withdrew in 2017.A councillor for Shard End since 1995, Ward and was elected as Council

Japan were crowned women’s winners for the first time at the Wheelchair Tennis World Team Cup, overcoming defending champions The Netherlands in Vilamoura.

Netherlands are the 2022 @BNPParibas World Team Cup Quad Champions for the third time after beating South

Africa ??

ITFTennis) May 7, 2022The Netherlands were able to celebrate victory in the quad competition by overcoming South

Africa in the final.Sam Schröder won the opening singles match 6-2, 6-0 against Lucas Sithole, before

India-based motorcycle and scooter manufacturer Hero has been named as the main sponsor of the first-ever senior international Hockey5s event, organised by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and due to take place in Lausanne. 

Switzerland and Poland are due to perform at the Place de la Navigation in the Olympic capital, alongside South

Africa and Uruguay.

Group-stage competition concluded on the fourth day of the Wheelchair Tennis World Team Cup.

including a 3-0 triumph against France today.Colombia were 2-1 winners against Brazil to beat their South

3Z4FWLalR3— ITF (@ITFTennis) May 5, 2022Japan emerged unbeaten in Group A with a 2-0 triumph against South

Africa sealing top spot, with Argentina following a 3-0 victory over Brazil.The US and France finished

in Group D.The quad competition saw The Netherlands win all three of their matches in Group A.South Africa

their title defence in the women’s Wheelchair Tennis World Team Cup by brushing aside the challenge of South

Africa in Vilamoura.

Nokwanda Hlongwane as the Dutch team sealed a 2-0 victory to begin their Group A campaign.It marked South

https://t.co/PEjr6ilJTl#WheelchairTennis pic.twitter.com/OkBRjb1GXU— ITF (@ITFTennis) May 4, 2022South Africa

the quad competition, following three consecutive 3-0 wins.The Dutch team completed a victory over South

Africa in the morning session, before beating Japan later in the day.Brazil finished top of Group B

Isabella Nichols won her maiden World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour event at Margaret River, with Jack Robinson making it an Australian double in the men's competition.

Barron Mamiya in the round of 16, with his opponent notching 15.93, before overcoming Jordy Smith of South

Africa by 14.40 to 11.00.We are officially at the halfway point of the 2022 Championship Tour season

scoring 17.50 to American opponent Griffin Colapinto's 17.16 in the quarter-finals and easing past South

England head coach Jess Thirlby has said the team selection for the Commonwealth Games will be left as late as possible to assess players’ form.

Malawi, Uganda, Trinidad and Tobago and Northern Ireland in Group B at the Games.Australia, Jamaica, South

Africa, Scotland, Wales and Barbados will compete in Group A.The top two teams in each group will advance

Top seeds Japan and defending champions The Netherlands have begun the men's event of the Wheelchair Tennis World Team Cup with cruising wins over Brazil and Sri Lanka respectively in Vilamoura.

Chile ©Getty ImagesOther men’s results included the United States recording a 2-1 win over Israel, South

past France 2-1 and Malaysia stunning Poland 2-1.Argentina also won their opening tie 2-1, beating South

Africa after it was level at 1-1 following the singles matches.In the quads, title holders The Netherlands

produced a winning start with a 2-1 scoreline versus Israel.However, Japan stuttered as they lost 2-1 to South

Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has talked up a bid from Botswana to co-host the men's 2027 Africa

Mmegi Online reports that the South African billionaire, who has served as CAF President since March

Association (BFA) to discuss the bid.Neither Botswana nor neighbouring Namibia have previously held the Africa

efforts to develop the sport in the southern African country.Botswana last qualified for the men's Africa

Botswana's men's national team's only appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations to date came in 2012, while

has not held the Africa Cup of Nations since 2013, when the tournament was played in South Africa.

International University Sports Federation (FISU) student ambassadors have taken part in an educational webinar on inclusive sport.

promote inclusivity.A highlight of the session involved Tholoana Peu, a member of the University Sport South

Africa Executive, explaining how Tshwane University of Technology student Sedzani Netshikweta established

Hosts South Africa finished the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) Africa Championships

Institute today, with only two bouts won on points.The women's flyweight division begun the action with South

Maurio Silva scores a flash knockout over South Africa's Nathanial Komana to win the Bantamweight gold

repeated the feat as Veja Hinda triumphed in the men's featherweight final with a clinical armbar on South

on a late surge as wins from Osvaldo Benedito, Elisio Zua and Stanislau Kakesse Wezy saw them level South

Africa's gold-medal count heading into the final bout.Angola’s Juliao Sandambi and South Africa’s Andile