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Hungary cruise past Serbia to win U20 water polo world title

  • Water Polo

Hungary dominated Serbia 12-7 to win gold at the 2023 World Aquatics Men's U20 Water Polo Championships in Bucharest.

and another by Bogdan Brescanski helped the Serbs finish strong, it was too little, too late.United States

Greece to win the bronze medal ©Iosif Vagnar/World AquaticsAfter wining the group stage fixture, the United

States repeated the feat against Greece, with a 11-6 win over the Europeans to bag the bronze medal.Two


Weightlifting double for Asia and Chilean mother Valdes makes progress

  • Weightlifting

It was a good day for Asia when athletes from South Korea and Chinese Taipei were winners on day 10 of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Grand Prix here in Havana.

102kg to have lifted at all three Paris qualifying events so far, the other being Wes Kitts of the United

States."



Solomon Islands police complete Chinese-provided training regime for Pacific Games

  • Solomon Islands 2023

The Solomon Islands' Police Response Team has completed a two-week intensive training programme prior to the country's hosting of the Pacific Games this year.

China is set to provide security forces for the Solomon Islands 2023 Pacific Games ©Getty ImagesVaevaso states

security pact was signed last year between the Solomon Islands and China which prompted concern from the United

States and Australia.The Solomon Islands has rejected claims the agreement could lead to China establishing


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.

because of the war in Ukraine.The RFU wants to compete in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in the United

States, Mexico and Canada, although proposals to switch to the AFC appear to have been shelved in favour



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.

Open Championship winner Cameron Smith of Australia, long-time world number one Dustin Johnson of the United

States and his compatriot and six-time major winner Phil Mickelson.American Brooks Kopeka became the

investment" from the PIF.The PGA Tour has been heavily criticised for the dramatic U-turn, and the United

States Department of Justice has said it is investigating the merger.Norman was reportedly unaware of


World Squash Federation chief admits cricket "formidable" rival in LA 2028 race

  • Los Angeles 2028

World Squash Federation President Zena Wooldridge has described cricket as a "formidable" rival in the race to secure a place on the sport programme for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Even though cricket is not widely played in the United States, the appeal of the Indian market, which


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.

Thailand 107-16 and Algeria 114-18 before overcoming Japan 96-42.Their toughest test came against the United

States as The Netherlands trailed 45-43 going into the final period before beating the two-time winners



US Consulate backs latest Guardian Girls Global Karate project event in Fukuoka

  • Karate

The United States Consulate in Fukuoka has backed the latest event held as part of the Guardian Girls

collaboration between the World Karate Federation (WKF), Koyamada International Foundation (KIF) and United

Emanuel claimed the Guardian Girls Global Karate project "builds on the United States and Japan's shared


Swiss rider Mäder dies after Tour de Suisse crash

  • Cycling

Cyclist Gino Mäder has died at the age of 26 after crashing on stage five of the Tour de Suisse.

rider was airlifted to a hospital on Thursday (June 15) after crashing with Magnus Sheffield of the United

States during the descent of the Albula Pass, falling into a ravine and suffering serious injuries.While


Coe claims World Athletics Championships track will deliver "historic performances"

  • Budapest 2023

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe has claimed the track at the National Athletics Centre will deliver "historic performances" at the World Championships in Hungary's capital Budapest.

year.Three world record and 13 Championships records were broken at last year's edition in Eugene in the United

States, and after completing the first lap of the recently-installed track, British official Coe anticipates


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.

The FIFA Women’s World Cup is scheduled to run from July 20 until August 20 with the United States poised


FIFA and CONCACAF launch joint commercial opportunities in run-up to 2026 World Cup

  • Football

FIFA and the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) have agreed a partnership in the build-up to the 2026 World Cup, to market commercial opportunities for both the tournament and CONCACAF competitions together.

The CONCACAF W Gold Cup, an international women’s football tournament due to take place in the United

States in February and March 2024 is one of the tournaments that is being marketed alongside the 2026

third CONCACAF tournament marketed alongside the 2026 World Cup, which is due to be co-hosted by the United

States, Canada and Mexico.The Presidents of FIFA and CONCACAF Gianni infantino and Victor Montagliani