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Latvia's Kibermanis claims first-ever IBSF World Cup win in St Moritz

  • Bobsleigh and Skeleton

Oskars Kibermanis claimed his first-ever International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) World Cup win today after leading a Latvian one-two in the four-man bobsleigh competition in Swiss village St Moritz.

with 842 points following the fifth of eight races in the pre-Olympic World Cup season.Königssee in Germany


Michael Pavitt: Van Basten's proposals are less total football and more the total opposite

  • Inside the Blogs

The Netherlands are famed for their total football tactical theory, which first came to global prominence at the 1974 FIFA World Cup, when the nation reached their first final. Their philosophy that any outfield player could take over the role of any other player in a team was revolutionary and was key to the development of the game.

Mr Blatter), were left squirming in their plush seats when Frank Lampard’s shot for England against Germany

Germany has also reportedly approved their use in next season’s Bundesliga.Ultimately, the issues of


Boe triumphs as Germany dominate home FEI Vaulting World Cup

  • Equestrian

World number one Kristina Boe topped the podium in front of a home crowd at the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) vaulting series in Leipzig.

Italy’s Francesco Bortoletto secured third place by scoring 8,118.A clean sweep of gold medals for Germany


DOSB chief calls for Russia Olympic ban over doping saga

  • News

German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) President Alfons Hoermann has called for Russia to be banned from the next two Olympic Games should International Olympic Committee (IOC) investigations confirm a state sponsored doping scheme in the country. 

on January 10 following a meeting in Dublin, and featuring representatives from countries including Germany

World Championships, which were due to take place in Sochi in February, were moved to Königssee in Germany



Horchler wins mass start to clinch maiden IBU World Cup victory

  • Biathlon

Nadine Horchler of Germany secured her first International Biathlon Union (IBU) victory as she won a

win, while Dahlmeier also edged in front of Koukalová to take second.There was further success for Germany

Peiffer won the men's 4x7.5km relay event.Schempp emerged victorious in a pulsating sprint finish as Germany


Kawa retains 15 metres class title at FAI World Gliding Championships

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Sebastian Kawa of Poland has retained his 15 metres title at the World Air Sports Federation (FAI) World Gliding Championships in the Australian city of Benalla today while two new world champions were crownded in the 18m and open classes.

respectively.Cheetham topped the overall standings on 6,562 while former world champion Michael Sommer of Germany


Ito wins again at FIS Ski Jumping World Cup

  • Ski Jumping

Japan’s Yuki Ito continued her impressive run of form as she sealed her second consecutive International Ski Federation (FIS) Ski Jumping World Cup victory on home snow in Zaō.

weekend.”The next women’s event is scheduled to get underway in Rasnov in Romania on Friday (January 27).Germany


Germany beat Croatia in group decider at World Handball Championships

  • Handball

Germany secured top spot in Group C at the International Handball Federation (IHF) World Championships

I thank the German fans for such great support and the people in Rouen, who were great hosts," said Germany

Next up for Germany is a round of 16 clash on Sunday (January 22) with Qatar, who lost 32-29 to Olympic


Germany's Forster tops women's slalom sitting podium at IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup

  • Alpine Skiing News

Germany’s Anna-Lena Forster beat compatriot Anna Schaffelhuber to the women’s slalom sitting title as action concluded today at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Alpine Skiing World Cup in Slovenian town Kranjska Gora. 

Skiing Championships, which are scheduled to get underway in Tarvisio in Italy on Sunday (January 22).Germany


Dukurs maintains good form with win at IBSF World Cup in St Moritz

  • Bobsleigh and Skeleton

World Cup leader Martins Dukurs of Latvia has extended his advantage following another victory at the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) World Cup event in St Moritz.

1,036 points while Yun remains in second on 1,003 in the overall standings.Christopher Grotheer of Germany

year, finished third 1.98 behind.Despite finishing eighth, European Champion Jacqueline Lölling of Germany


Fleig wins first IPC Nordic skiing World Cup event for two years

  • Nordic Skiing News

Germany's Martin Fleig won his first biathlon race at an IPC Nordic skiing World Cup for two years on the last day of competition in Western Center in Ukraine.

major event before the 2017 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships, which will be held in Finsterau in Germany


Ito secures victory as Takanashi falters again at FIS Ski Jumping World Cup

  • Ski Jumping

Yuki Ito claimed victory at the International Ski Federation (FIS) Ski Jumping World Cup on home snow as formidable compatriot Sara Takanashi’s recent slump in form continued in Zaō today.

third spot as she jumped 88.5m and 92m for an overall score of 210.6.Olympic champion Carina Vogt of Germany


Mayer delights Austrian crowd with World Cup victory in Kitzbühel

  • Alpine Skiing

Home favourite Matthias Mayer produced a near-faultless run to win the men’s super-G at the International Ski Federation (FIS) Alpine Skiing World Cup in Kitzbühel today.

the downhill.A women’s downhill is also scheduled to take place tomorrow in Garmisch Partenkirchen in Germany


Competiton at FAI World Gliding Championships abandoned due to weather for fourth time

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Action at the World Air Sports Federation (FAI) World Gliding Championships has once again been abandoned following insufficient weather conditions for competition in the Australian city of Benalla today.

Andrew Davis, who was fourth yesterday, occupying second on 5,764.Defending champion Michael Sommer of Germany