International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Denis Oswald has warned rowing delegates that voting to increase the number of lightweight events at Tokyo 2020 has been dismissed by IOC President Thomas Bach.

against an increase in lightweight rowing ©Getty ImagesAn alternative proposal is being put forward by Australia

The International Ski Federation (FIS) Aerials and Moguls World Cup are set to descend on South Korea’s Bokwang Phoenix Park for their Olympic test events ahead of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Games. 

in Bokwang will mark the start of the second half of the season.With 282 points, Danielle Scott of Australia

US.Second overall with 208 points is Anton Kushnir, the reigning Olympic gold medallist.Danielle Scott of Australia

crystal globe winner.With five moguls competitions left in the season, World Cup leaders Britt Cox of Australia

There was double Swedish joy on home snow today as competitors from the country topped International Ski Federation (FIS) Ski Cross World Cup qualification time-sheets.

Olympic champion Marielle Thompson in the final by 0.21, clocking a time of 1:16.40.Sami Kennedy-Sim of Australia

Athletes and National Olympic Committees have been marking one-year to go until Pyeongchang 2018 by attending events and setting targets for next year’s Games.

could be one of Australia's main medal hopes as she looks to compete at a fifth Games ©Getty ImagesBoth Australia

success on the world stage and we would love to find ourselves in the same position in 12 months’ time.”Australia

Canada, originally opposed to the proposal by the International Rowing Federation (FISA) over the future shape of Olympic boat classes, has switched to a position of support ahead of this weekend’s crucial vote at an Extraordinary Congress in Tokyo.

lightweights, who would only have the men’s and women’s double sculls.The alternative option, now proposed by Australia

Usain Bolt’s All-Stars team will go into Saturday’s sell-out final of the Coles Nitro Athletics Melbourne as leaders - after protests saw the host nation, originally winners on the second night of this innovative event, incur a penalty for their disqualification in the mixed 4x100 metre relay.

before underlining the seriousness with which he takes this new athletics format by insisting that Team Australia

Bolt – who has bought a stake in both the Nitro concept and the All-Stars team - was upheld and Team Australia

I’ve got to talk to the organisers and figure it out but I’m sure we won the night.”For that relay Australia

“If we need to do it I’ll probably run the 150m.”Earlier in the night, Team Australia sprinter Morgan

United States Track and Field (USATF) has withdrawn from this year’s International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Under-18 Championships in Nairobi due to security concerns.

Kenyan capital, while consulting the security summary from the State Department.The US have followed Australia

Maxime Montaggioni of France stunned American favourite Mike Minor to clinch the gold medal in the men’s SB-UL banked slalom event at the World Para Snowboard Championships in Big White in Canada.

of 1:13.05 to take gold, with compatriot Lisa Bunschoten doing enough for silver.Joany Badenhorst of Australia

A final decision on whether Durban remains host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games is expected to be announced next month, insidethegames has been told.

governing body are keen to have a replacement lined up by the time the decision is made.Commonwealth Games Australia

India started their International Cricket Council (ICC) 2017 Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign with a 114 run victory over Sri Lanka in Colombo today.

21.This year’s World Cup is being held in England between June 24 and July 23.Alongside the hosts, Australia

Stuart McConnell has replaced Bill Harrigan as chairman of the International Tag Federation (ITF).

World Cup being held in New Zealand.Representatives from five executive member nations, South Africa, Australia

A whistlestop Torch Relay has taken place in Sapporo with less than two weeks to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Asian Winter Games.

events are due to be contested at the Games, which are due to continue until February 26.Athletes from Australia

Tokyo 2020 has hosted its first National Olympic Committee (NOC) open day event, with delegations from 13 countries attending in the Japanese capital.

athletes who compete in Tokyo.Thirty-two people were involved in all from the 13 NOCs - representing Australia

Ten teams will be in action at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's World Cup Qualifier which begins in Sri Lanka tomorrow.

Australia, England, New Zealand and the West Indies have already qualified for the World Cup, scheduled

The 16-country line-up for this year's International Floorball Federation (IFF) Women's World Championships has been confirmed following qualification rounds taking place across the world.

Madrid and Celano in Italy.Four countries have also qualified from the Asia/Oceania region - Japan, Australia