The Small States of Europe Karate Federation (SSEKF) has held a meeting with the European Karate Federation (EKF) to discuss preparations for the forthcoming Small States of Europe Karate Championships.

among National Federations prior to the EKF’s Senior Championships, due to be held in Guadalajara, Spain

The FIFA Club World Cup is being used to trial technology which allows fans in the stadium to hear match officials explaining decisions taken following Video Assistant Referee (VAR) reviews.

consistency with VAR decisions, that something that is given as a foul in Germany is also given as a foul in Spain

Saudi Arabia has reportedly offered to fund stadium construction in Greece and Egypt if they allow the Gulf state to host three-quarters of the matches in a bid for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.A Saudi-led tri-continental World Cup bid is expected to face competition from Spain

The Netherlands and Germany claimed the men's and women's team sprint titles at the European Track Cycling Championships in Grenchen, Switzerland.

bronze medallist Maria Martins of Portugal claimed the women's elimination title.Eukene Larrarte of Spain

Athletes representing Kosovo boycotted the European Karate Federation (EKF) Junior, Cadet and Under-21 Championships in Larnaca because they were unable to compete under the national flag in a matter branded a "shameful act" by the Kosovo Olympic Committee (KOC).

international sporting community.Many countries with their separatist movements in their own nations including Spain

Michel Platini, the French midfield maestro turned football administrator, once told me it would annoy him if one day football fans, when asked how their club had got on, replied by quoting the share price instead of the result of their last match.

published by the European football body UEFA revealed that players in the Big Five leagues in England, Spain

Switzerland recorded a big upset in Davis Cup qualifying, stunning fourth seeds Germany in a five-match thriller in Trier to clinch one of the 12 Finals berths.

scheduled for September 12 to 17.Last year's winners Canada, runners-up Australia and wildcards Italy and Spain

Tunisia is set to hold the first World Para Athletics Grand Prix of the season in its capital city, Tunis.

has 29 athletes on its team, including three-time Paralympic champion T11 runner Samwel Kimani, while Spain

The World Triathlon Multisport Championships will take place in Australia for the first time when the 2024 edition is held at Townsville in North Queensland from August 15 to 25, organisers have announced.

hosted the long distance and aquabike races, the Duathlon World Championships were organised in Aviles, Spain

while the 2023 event will go back to its traditional format of one location hosting all events.Ibiza in Spain

Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal and Egyptian outfit Al Ahly clinched semi-final places at the FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco in dramatic fashion.

into the semi-finals for the third consecutive year.They are set to face powerhouses Real Madrid from Spain

Blandine Pont and Priscilla Gneto ensured it was a good first day for hosts France at the opening International Judo Federation (IJF) Grand Slam of the year in Paris.

Nikolić of Serbia in the women's under-48 kilograms final at the Accor Arena, with Lapuerta Comas of Spain

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has warned the National Olympic Committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran (NOCIRI) to ensure a "full observance" of the Olympic Charter after expressing "grave concerns" over the welfare of athletes and discrimination in sports in the Middle East nation.

chose not to wear a hijab in international competitions.Chess player Sara Khadem reportedly arrived in Spain

International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Kirsty Coventry has welcomed the move to facilitate the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes at sports events and their inclusion at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

candidates could include Aruba’s Nicole Hoevertsz, Japan’s Morinari Watanabe and Juan Antonio Samaranch of Spain

Denmark created history by becoming the first team to win the International Handball Federation (IHF) Men's World Championship title for the third consecutive time by beating France.

France tried their best for another comeback, the Danes prevailed comfortable in the end.Meanwhile, Spain

England Athletics has provided details of key competition opportunities for athletes who compete in the hurdles, shot put, discus and javelin, looking to gain selection to the Commonwealth Youth Games team in 2023.

A total of 74 nations are expected to compete in the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games in Port of Spain,