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FIH launch global Hockey Pro League competition

  • Hockey

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) have officially announced the creation of the Hockey Pro League, which will feature the top nine men’s and women’s national sides.

global event series replaces the Champions Trophy, which will have its final edition in 2018.Argentina, Australia

were unsuccessful in their applications to take part.The men’s competition will feature Argentina, Australia


Lebanon Rugby League Federation name head coach prior to World Cup

  • Non-Olympic Sports

The Lebanon Rugby League Federation have announced the appointment of Brad Fittler as the head coach of the national team.

Fittler is a two-time winner of the Rugby League World Cup with Australia and boasts experience of captaining

Origin side as well as the Sydney Roosters.Lebanon qualified for the 2017 World Cup, being held in Australia

against South Africa in 2015.They will be in Group A at the tournament alongside defending champions Australia

“Lebanon’s draw is the toughest possible – France, England and Australia have over 300 years of history

diaspora has made throughout the world – with no better example than in Australia.Defending champions Australia


FIFA strikes late Russian television rights deal for Confederations Cup

  • Football

FIFA has reached an agreement to broadcast the Confederations Cup on Russian television after world football's governing body signed a last-minute deal with the 2SPORT2 consortium.

year's tournament features hosts Russia, World Cup holders Germany, Portugal, Chile, Mexico, Cameroon, Australia


United States seal fourth straight FINA Women's World League Super Final title

  • Water Polo

The United States secured their fourth consecutive International Swimming Federation (FINA) Women's World League Super Final crown as they battled to a 12-6 win over Canada in Shanghai.

Barbara Bujka went one better with four.The Netherlands finished fifth as they ousted China 6-5, while Australia


Paralympic sport in Australia given funding boost by ASC

  • Paralympics

Paralympic sport in Australia has been given a boost after the country's Sports Commission announced

the Games, with Curtis McGrath taking gold in the men's KL2.Katie Kelly won Para-triathlon gold for Australia

$181,000/€162,000) to AUD$465,286 (£275,000/$350,000/€313,000).The sport also proved successful for Australia



Stokes blasts Australia out of ICC Champions Trophy

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Ben Stokes’ 102 not out off 109 balls saw England knock out rivals Australia of the International Cricket

seemed this decision had backfired as half centuries from Aaron Finch and Steve Smith seemed to put Australia



FIG to continue move into parkour despite Tokyo 2020 rejection

  • Gymnastics

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has defended its attempts to get parkour onto the Olympic programme following widespread criticism.

their stance.Similar moves have also been made by other parkour national governing bodies in France, Australia


Apology issued after Saudi Arabian footballers fail to observe minute's silence

  • Football

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation have issued an apology after members of their team failed to observe a one minute’s silence for victims of the London terrorist attack.

victims of the London terrorist attack on June 3, 2017, prior to the World Cup Qualifying match against Australia

condolences to the families of all the victims and to the Government and people of the United Kingdom.”Australia

Abdullah bin Abdulaziz.Australia earned a 3-2 victory over Saudi Arabia in the match.The result leaves Australia


Historic display sees Bangladesh upset New Zealand in ICC Champions Trophy

  • Non-Olympic Sports

A 224-run partnership scored between Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah saw Bangladesh produce a shock against New Zealand in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy today.

Gardens in Cardiff means the Asian side can still reach the competition’s semi-finals, if England defeat Australia



Gold Coast 2018 considering using facial recognition technology at Commonwealth Games

  • Gold Coast 2018

Facial recognition is one of a range of security strategies being considered for the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, it has been revealed.

A News Corp Australia report had claimed faces of suspects would be identified among crowds on trains

than 4,000 security personnel during the Games.It will be the largest security workforce appointed in Australia