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UEFA denies involvement in development tournaments in Russia after RFU claims

  • Football

UEFA has insisted any development tournaments held in Russia are not under its auspices, after Russian Football Union (RFU) secretary general Maxim Mitrofanov claimed the governing body is open to staging such events in the country despite the war in Ukraine.

Championships.However, its national teams were expelled from qualifying for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, Australia


LIV chief Norman and his wife accused of negligence in sexual assault lawsuit

  • Golf

LIV Golf chief Greg Norman and his wife Kirsten are being sued by a Florida family, after being accused of negligence which led to an underage girl being intoxicated and sexually assaulted by two boys at a party at their home.

from the PGA Tour, including some of its biggest names in Open Championship winner Cameron Smith of Australia



Netherlands win five on spin in group stage of IWBF World Championships

  • Wheelchair Basketball News

The Netherlands were the only side to go unbeaten in the group stage of the women’s competition at the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation World Championships in Dubai.

top spot in Group B.The Chinese team’s only defeat came against Canada, losing 54-50, as they beat Australia


Testosterone limits recommended for trans athletes in Australian sport

  • Olympics

New guidelines have been issued in Australia for the participation of transgender athletes in elite female

The Sydney Morning Herald.The announcement by the AIS and the ASC comes two months after Basketball Australia

they identify is discriminatory, but supporters say it safeguards fairness in women's sport.Swimming Australia

to liaise with World Aquatics on the international elite guidelines," a spokesperson from Swimming Australia

policy, with President Thomas Bach insisting there cannot be a "one-size-fits-all" approach.Equality Australia


EBU strikes deal to show FIFA Women’s World Cup in "Big Five" after blackout warning

  • Football

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has struck a deal to televise this year's FIFA Women’s World Cup in Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain after facing threats of a potential blackout in the "Big Five" nations.

European football nations could miss out on broadcasting the tournament scheduled to be jointly hosted by Australia



Hosts India and Egypt top pools after group stage of Squash World Cup

  • Squash

Hosts India and Egypt topped their respective pools at the end of the group stage of the Squash World Cup in Chennai.

12 years ago, started as top seeds and enjoyed wins over all their opponents.After a 4-0 win against Australia

semi-finals from the pool, after a 3-1 triumph against Colombia and a win by the same scoreline against Australia

taking on Malaysia.The four teams that did not make the semis will contest the playoffs tomorrow, with Australia


Friendly with FIFA World Cup champions could be used as China "propaganda", warns Australian Senator

  • Football

Fears have been raised by a member of Australia’s opposition party that the country’s match against FIFA World Cup champions Argentina in China could be used for "propaganda purposes".

Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) which claimed that it had helped Football Australia

didn't know that it was helping the United Front-controlled organisation land a deal with Football Australia

match is being played on President Xi's 70th birthday, particularly in circumstances where Football Australia

The relationship between the two countries deteriorated rapidly when Australia called for an investigation

the China Rainbow International Investment Company’s linked to the United Front organisation.Football Australia




FIFA secretary general Samoura to step down at end of year

  • Football

FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura is set to leave her role at the end of 2023 after serving for seven years.

nbsp;"For now, I am fully focused on the preparation and delivery of the upcoming Women's World Cup in Australia

women's football and has been heavily involved with preparations for this year's Women's World Cup in Australia


Format and teams announced for cycling events at Olympic Esports Series

  • Non-Olympic Sports

The format and riders have been confirmed for the cycling competition which will be part of the inaugural Olympic Esports Series in Singapore.

Series will take place in Singapore later this month ©ZwiftTeam Titans will feature Vicki Whitelaw from Australia

be Team Epic, featuring Jacquie Godbe from the US, Charlotte Colclough from Britain, Ben Hill from Australia


Holders Britain defeat Paralympic champions US at IWBF World Championships

  • Wheelchair Basketball News

Holders Britain defeated Paralympic champions United States as the men's group stage concluded at the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation World Championships in Dubai.

on Argentina.Italy will play Thailand, Canada will meet Brazil, France will square off with Iran and Australia


Chesterman lauds Hughes after AOC Medical Commission chair receives Order of Australia

  • ONOC

Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) President Ian Chesterman has heaped praise on the chair of its Medical Commission David Hughes after he was recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.

Hughes was granted an Order of Australia for his service to sports medicine as an administrator and elite

The Order of Australia was established in 1975, and Hughes was among 920 recipients of the award this