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Philip Barker: When war overshadowed the 1982 FIFA World Cup

  • Inside the Blogs

Ukrainian dreams of reaching the FIFA World Cup finals in Qatar ended with playoff defeat to Wales last Sunday (June 5) even as Russia’s military bombardment of their homeland continues.

Schumacher did not even receive a caution.He remained on the field as Germans won on penalties.Elsewhere, Poland

politically-charged match against the Soviet Union in the Camp Nou.Martial law had been imposed in Poland

Solidarity.Wałęsa had been arrested on a number of occasions by the hardline regime and the situation in Poland

reported at the time that there had been complaints from Soviet television.The match finished 0-0 to put Poland

scandal, who exploded into form with a hat-trick as Italy won 3-2 in a classic.Italy went on to beat Poland


Skopje poised to stage second EOC Executive Committee meeting of the year

  • EOC

The European Olympic Committees (EOC) is set to hold its second Executive Committee meeting of the year here tomorrow, prior to its two-day annual General Assembly.

people have been forced to flee Ukraine since Russia began its military offensive, with neighbouring Poland

million.EOC President Spyros Capralos is approaching one-year in the role ©Getty ImagesCapralos believes that Poland

I am delighted that we signed the Host City Region Contract for the European Games 2023 in Poland, setting

As I said at the time, Poland is a natural fit to host this event due to its peoples’ embodiment of the


Mixed team finalists confirmed at European Archery Championships

  • Archery

Hosts Germany and The Netherlands are to meet in the recurve mixed team final following victories in their respective semi-finals at the European Archery Championships in Munich.

Joakim Limas 145-136.Top women's compound seed Ella Gibson of Britain is to face Sandra Jankowska of Poland


Lekhara sets new world record at World Shooting Para Sport World Cup in Chateauroux

  • Shooting News

India's Avani Lekhara broke the women's 10-metre air rifle standing SH1 world record at the World Shooting Para Sport World Cup in Chateauroux in France.

The Paralympic champion set a new best of 250.6 points to defeat Emilia Babska from Poland in the final

France came from behind to defeat Nicole Haeusler of Switzerland to the bronze.There were wins for Poland

the bronze medal, putting in an impressive round to beat China's Ren Bo.Finally, Szymon Sowinski of Poland


Glasgow to host 2022 Billie Jean King Cup Finals

  • Tennis

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has confirmed Britain as the hosts of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals at the Emirates Arena this November, confirming the line-up for the tournament in the process.

semi-finalists Australia and the United States.Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Italy, Kazakhstan, Poland



European Athletics reveals details of sport's involvement at Kraków-Małopolska 2023

  • Kraków 2023

A revamped European Team Championships will take place over six days next year as part of the European Games in Kraków and Małopolska, it has been announced.

beyond, all the Divisions will take place during the European Games and take place at the same venue..Poland

June 23 and 25, the 1st Division will take place in the evening.The 1st Division consists of hosts Poland


Japan stun Olympic champions the US to finish first week of women's Volleyball Nations League unbeaten

  • Volleyball

Japan finished the first week of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) as the only unbeaten team, including an impressive straight sets victory against defending champions the United States.

and the last two VNL finals.Brazil also won three matches in Pool 1 the first week against Germany, Poland

defeat in Pool 2 to rank fourth and fifth respectively, and their record was matched by eighth-placed Poland



Sun City set to host IPF World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships

  • Non-Olympic Sports

South Africa's Sun City is preparing to host the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships, which are due get underway tomorrow.

fellow countryman Sergey Gladkikh has won the men's 66kg category five times, whilst Jaroslaw Olech of Poland


FITEQ welcomes Romanian vice Prime Minister to headquarters

  • Teqball

The International Teqball Federation (FITEQ) played host to the vice Prime Minister of Romania to hold talks regarding the development of teqball.

The 2023 European Games are scheduled to take place from June 21 to July 2 in Kraków and Małopolska, Poland


UEC announces fundraiser to provide support for Ukraine

  • Cycling

The European Cycling Union (UEC) has announced a Solidarity and Unity Aid crowdfunding scheme will be started to help cyclists affected by the war in Ukraine. 

equipment will be given to a group of young athletes aged nine to 18 who are currently residing in Poland


Spain enjoy successful day at Multi European Taekwondo Games

  • Taekwondo

Spain were the top performing nation on the third day of the Multi European Taekwondo Games in Sofia, clinching three gold medals.

other Greek winner, beating Ela Maric of Serbia in the women's under-63kg final.Bartosz Struglinski of Poland