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More than 35 EBU members signed up to show inaugural multi-sport European Championships

  • European Championships

More than 35 members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) have now signed up to show the inaugural edition of the multi-sport European Championships in Berlin and Glasgow in 2018, it has been announced.

the Championships, with coverage across the top five markets - BBC in the United Kingdom, ARD/ZDF in Germany


Russian heptathlete Chernova stripped of world title and Olympic bronze for doping

  • Athletics

Russian heptathlete Tatyana Chernova will be stripped of her 2011 world title and the Olympic bronze medal she won at London 2012 for doping, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled today.

Ennis-Hill is now poised to receive a third world title after finishing in second in Daegu.Jennifer Oeser of Germany


Entrants confirmed for ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final

  • Figure Skating

The line-up for the International Skating Union (ISU) Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Marseille has been confirmed after the end of the regulation series.

Duhamel and Eric Radford of Canada and world bronze medallists Aliona Savchenko and Bruno Massot of Germany


Australian Olympic Committee backs calls for lottery funding system to support athletes

  • ONOC

Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) President John Coates has thrown his support behind an AUD$50 million (£29.9 million/$37.3 million/€35.2 million) online lottery system aimed at boosting funding for sport and keeping the country competitive on the global stage. 

We are being out-funded by other countries, particularly Britain and Germany."




Two former Olympians begin roles as UIPM convene new Executive Board

  • Modern Pentathlon

The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has convened for the first time its new leadership team for the 2017-2020 Olympic cycle, which includes Olympians Aya Medany of Egypt and Australian Kitty Chiller.

Schormann, was re-elected to extend his 23-year reign at the 68th UIPM Congress last week in Frankfurt in Germany



Eurosport confirmed as exclusive German broadcaster of next four Olympic Games

  • Olympics

Eurosport will be the exclusive broadcaster of the next four Olympic Games in Germany, it has been revealed

sub-licensing agreements have been confirmed over the past year, but no such deal has been reached in Germany

long-term public broadcasters ARD and ZDF without rights for the Games.Eurosport’s coverage will begin in Germany

in-depth," said Susanne Aigner-Drews, senior vice-president and general manager of Discovery Networks Germany

screens to share the inspiration of the Olympic Games with the next generation of passionate fans in Germany

ability to leverage new technologies, combined with Discovery’s extensive presence and platforms in Germany


Norway earn mixed relay gold at season opening IBU World Cup

  • Biathlon

Norway secured gold in the season opening International Biathlon Union (IBU) World Cup mixed relay by producing a strong performance in Östersund.

athletes tackle a six kilometre route, before the men competed over 7.5km.A chasing group of Norway, Germany

France paring of Marie Dorin Habert and Martin Fourcade, with the duo ending in 35min 43sec.Austria and Germany


Ludwig slides to maiden FIL World Cup victory in Winterberg

  • Luge

Germany's Johannes Ludwig claimed his first-ever International Luge Federation (FIL) World Cup victory as the men's season opened on his home track in Winterberg.

who finished in a time of 1:44.921 after his two runs for silver.Andi Langenhan won another medal for Germany

means Ludwig leads the men's standings with 170 points, with Loch second on 160.Dajana Eitberger of Germany


Olympic champion Lesun named male athlete of the year at UIPM Annual Awards

  • Modern Pentathlon

Rio 2016 Olympic champion Alexander Lesun of Russia has been awarded the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) Senior Male Athlete of the Year award following his stunning victory in the Brazilian city.

gold in the mixed team event alongside compatriot Donata Rimšaitė.World number one Lena Schöneborn of Germany



Mexico City and Budapest awarded UIPM World Championships

  • Modern Pentathlon

The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has awarded its 2018 World Championships to Mexico City while Olympic contender Budapest will host the 2019 edition. 

Laser-Run World Championships heading to Cape Town in South Africa.The UIPM met in Frankfurt ©UIPMHalle in Germany