Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk eased into the second round of the men's singles competition on the opening day of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Thailand Open.

Avihingsanon also progressed.Avihingsanon, who also played in the Sudirman Cup on the Gold Coast in Australia

Several supporters of Antonio Urso have been ousted from the International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) Executive Board after the Italian failed to beat Tamás Aján in the race to become President at the Electoral Congress here in Bangkok.

allies who lost their places were general secretary Ma Wenguang of China, vice-president Sam Coffa of Australia

The 2017 World Rugby Under-20 Championship is set to begin in Georgia tomorrow as England attempt to retain the title they won on home soil last year.

due to be played at the Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi and Kutaisi's AIA Arena.Pool A sees England face Australia

Three of the four athletes who represented Australia at last year's Olympic Games have been selected

Taekwondo Australia have revealed a 16-strong squad for the event in the South Korean city, due to run

for the World Senior Taekwondo Championships which will be held from 24-30 June in Muju," Taekwondo Australia

Queensland's Minister for the Commonwealth Games Kate Jones joined representatives of the state's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to celebrate the launch of the Gold Coast 2018 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

documenting what organisations can do within their sphere of influence to contribute to "reconciliation" in Australia

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special atmosphere before action began at the World Table Tennis Championships ©ITTF/FlickrSarah Tan of Australia

Rain caused the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy warm-up match between Australia

after the rain returned to Edgbaston ©Getty ImagesIn the action which was completed during that period, Australia

New Zealand moved to the brink of clinching the overall title as they won the Women's World Rugby Sevens Series event in Langford in Canada.

;try sealed the deal for the Black Ferns Sevens.They now have a total of 96 points, with Canada and Australia

defending champions in Langford, in the quarter-finals with a comfortable 33-5 success before they beat Australia

Twelve countries have been confirmed for this year's World Squash Federation (WSF) World Doubles Championships.

competitions will be held with a record 51 pairs taking part.Other countries set to be involved are Australia

and Sarah-Jane Perry.Malaysia's team is set to include eight-time world champion Nicol David while Australia

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has announced a partnership with the Pacific School Games.

The AOC prides itself on promoting the fundamental principles and values of Olympism in Australia, in

Olympic athletes to represent Australia after appearing at the Pacific School Games include five-time

Gold Coast 2018 will reportedly need to use contingency funds due to a AUD$9 million (£5.2 million/$6.7 million/€6 million) deficit for security and drugs testing for next year's Commonwealth Games.

funding, suggesting that the Government had provided less support for Gold Coast 2018 than the last time Australia

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) began their process of assessing candidates to host the 2022 edition of the multi-sport event this week.

One imagines that the CGF will then conduct similar visits in Australia, where Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth

Hosts Canada and New Zealand both progressed to the quarter-finals of the Women's World Rugby Sevens Series event in Langford with 100 per cent records as they each picked up three victories at the Westhills Stadium.

against Ireland.The Australian team were then held to thrilling 24-24 draw with Fiji.The US await for Australia

After eight years away, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Cup will return to the Spanish capital of Madrid tomorrow.

previous World Cup events include Wian Sullwald of South Africa, American Kevin McDowell, Drew Box of Australia

Beijing has been selected to host the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Asia Oceania Zone qualification tournament for the 2018 World Championships.

Australia are the reigning men's world champions ©Getty ImagesA total of 16 men’s and 12 women’s teams