Kuwait has been granted provisional membership of the International Luge Federation (FIL) by the governing body's Executive Board.

FIL revealed the National Luge Federation of Kuwait had become the fourth provisional member, joining Israel

Robert Seligman topped the men’s pommel horse qualification standings as action began today at his home International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) World Challenge Cup in Osijek in Croatia.

third with 13.450.In men’s floor exercise qualification, 2017 world silver medallist Artem Dolgopyat of Israel

National Olympic Committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran secretary general Shahrokh Shahnazi has been arrested over allegations of financial misconduct, it has been reported.

the Government.Shahnazi had insisted last year on Iranian television that "Tehran does not recognise Israel

Competition favourites Japan narrowly beat Russia 3-2 in their opening match at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Sudirman Cup in Nanning. 

impressive in defeating the United States 5-0.Canada also picked up every point in their clash against Israel

No fewer than 27 teams will compete in the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Goalball International Qualifier which offers places at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

International Qualifier ©Getty ImagesOther nations include Australia, China, Finland, Germany, Britain, Greece, Israel

Britain will hope for further success at the Paracanoe European Championships when the two-day event begins tomorrow in Poznan.

PlanetCanoe @CanoeEurope pic.twitter.com/TX4n4BW2d5— PZKaj (@pzkaj_pl) May 18, 2019Hungary, Ireland, Israel

England’s Jamie Walker lost his lead in the first section of the men’s singles competition at the World Bowls Atlantic Championships in Cardiff as he suffered his first defeat at the hands of home bowler Daniel Salmon, who won Commonwealth pairs gold last year.

duo Sarah-Marie Nicholls and Ysie White still lead the women’s pairs section despite an 18-14 loss to Israel

China offered first evidence of their intention to regain the Badminton World Federation’s Sudirman Cup on the home ground of Nanning today as they beat Malaysia 5-0 in the opening round of matches to lead Group 1D on a day when Canada provided the main drama.

Group 2A, France beat the United States  4-1, while in the second Group 2B match Germany defeated Israel

Arina Averina upstaged twin sister and world champion Dina Averina to claim gold in the clubs event at the Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships in Baku.

ahead of Belarusian silver medallist Katsiaryna Halkina, who earned 21.150 points.Nicol Zelikman of Israel

and bronze medallists, respectively.Russia returned to claim gold in the five ribbons on 21.000 as Israel

The Netherlands won the women's title for the 31st time at the wheelchair tennis World Team Cup as Britain triumphed in the men's event.

in the opening singles rubber as she won 6-1, 6-1 on the hard courts of the Larry and Mary Greenspon Israel

Delegates at the 40th European Olympic Committees (EOC) Seminar here have been given a reminder from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over ensuring athletes are not excluded from competition for political reasons.

Solidarity, addresses delegates at the 40th EOC Seminar in Vienna this morning ©ITGTaekwondo athletes from Israel

Japan overcome hosts Israel in the quad final at the International Tennis Federation World Team Cup wheelchair

The Israeli team appeared on course for victory in the final at Larry and Mary Greenspon Israel Tennis

Japan, winners of the World Team Cup quad title for the very first time after defeating host nation Israel

Romanian gymnastics legend Nadia Comăneci has visited the headquarters of the Olympic Committee of Israel

year-old five-time Olympic gold medallist, the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 at the Games, was in Israel

Israel Folau's career appears over after a three-person panel upheld the decision from Rugby Australia

contest their decision.He could also launch an appeal at Australia's Supreme Court.Rugby Australia sacked Israel

Host nation Israel reached the quad final with a 2-1 win over South Africa at the International Tennis

Noam Gershony led the way for the home team as they finished strongly at the Larry and Mary Greenspon Israel

0, 6-1 victory.Two years ago Antony Cotterill and Lapthorne won the deciding doubles rubber against Israel