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Prince Charles to represent Queen at Birmingham 2022 Opening Ceremony

Prince Charles to represent Queen at Birmingham 2022 Opening Ceremony Prince Charles has been chosen to represent Queen Elizabeth II at the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games here, it has been announced.
 

Governing bodies


Tokyo Metropolitan Government to rename Olympic and Paralympic areas as part of legacy plans

Tokyo Metropolitan Government to rename Olympic and Paralympic areas as part of legacy plans The Japan National Stadium and other symbolic Tokyo 2020 areas are set to be renamed as Olympic and Paralympic Parks by the city's Metropolitan Government.

WADA: Key WADA officials aim to establish "united goal" during trip to US

Boxing: Calls for former Romanian Boxing Federation President to be released from prison to receive cancer treatment

Gymnastics: Liverpool marks 100 days until Artistic Gymnastics World Championships with art winner

London 2012: London Mayor Khan promises sport funding at London 2012 Anniversary Flame event

 

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War in Ukraine


Kremlin calls for United States to respect Russian law over Griner case

Kremlin calls for United States to respect Russian law over Griner case The Russian Foreign Ministry has said the United States is disrespecting Russian law for calling the arrest and imprisonment of two-time women's basketball Olympic champion Brittney Griner "wrongful detention".

Mixed martial arts: MMA fighter Chimaev defends Russian invasion of Ukraine

Football: Russian national team and club sides will not feature in FIFA 23

 

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Birmingham 2022


Birmingham 2022 COVID-19 approach brings "cohesiveness", claims Barbados Chef de Mission

Birmingham 2022 COVID-19 approach brings  Barbados Chef de Mission Cameron Burke believes the "relaxation" of COVID-19 measures by organisers of the Commonwealth Games here will help to build "cohesiveness" within his team.

Pride House: CGF Athletes Advisory Commission chair Williams calls for "open-minded" conversation on LGBTIQ+ laws in Commonwealth

Trade unions: Birmingham 2022 enters "landmark" agreement with trade unions on creatives' pay

Australia: Cooper claims decision to send home from Birmingham 2022 in his "best interest", but not due to "banned substances"

 

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Birmingham 2022


CGF President impressed by work to "supercharge" plans to transform Perry Barr

CGF President impressed by work to  Commonwealth Games Federation President Dame Louise Martin has heaped praise on Birmingham City Council for "supercharging" plans to transform the Perry Barr area of the English city which is set to stage the Commonwealth Games.

Pride House: Sadleir hails "incredibly important" Pride House Birmingham at opening of safe space

Legacy: Birmingham 2022 aiming to leave "carbon neutral legacy" after Commonwealth Games

Rugby sevens: Schedule revealed for Birmingham 2022 rugby sevens tournaments

 

World Athletics Championships


Peru’s Garcia Leon completes race walk double as she wins inaugural World Championship 35km event

Peru’s Garcia Leon completes race walk double as she wins inaugural World Championship 35km event Peru’s Kimberly Garcia Leon secured a historic double in Eugene as she won the inaugural 35 kilometres race walk at the World Athletics Championships a week after securing gold in the women’s 20km event.

Doping: Another top US competitor ruled out of World Athletics Championships after doping suspension

Day seven report: Jackson earns breakthrough 200m gold in Eugene and Lyles retains title in US record

Athletes Commission: Japan’s world 20km race walk champion Yamanishi one of six new members voted onto Athletes’ Commission

Picture gallery: Men's and women's 200m titles settled in style at World Athletics Championships

 

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University sport


UniSport Australia set to run Pride Day at Nationals in September

UniSport Australia set to run Pride Day at Nationals in September UniSport Australia is set to mark Pride Day at its Nationals in Perth on September 28, using the event to celebrate the diversity of the university student community.

Conference: Olympic medallist Zlotkowska speaks at EUSA conference to promote dual careers

Lodz 2022: EUSA stages educational workshops for volunteers at Łódź 2022

 

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Philip Barker: Who will deliver the Queen's Baton in Birmingham for the 2022 Commonwealth Games?

Philip Barker: Who will deliver the Queen's Baton in Birmingham for the 2022 Commonwealth Games?  This week details emerged of the Queen’s Baton's grand entry into Birmingham City Centre for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
 

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Summer Olympic sports


Laporte sprints to stage 19 victory at 2022 Tour de France

Laporte sprints to stage 19 victory at 2022 Tour de France France's Christophe Laporte surged from the pack on the final moments of stage 19 of the Tour de France to take the stage win in Cahors, as yellow jersey leader Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard of Team Jumbo-Visma kept a solid lead in the general classification.

Fencing: Italy and France claim second set of team titles of Fencing World Championships

Football: Zambia claim bronze medals and third place at Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

 

Summer Olympic sports


Consistent Henderson takes lead of Evian Championship at halfway stage

Consistent Henderson takes lead of Evian Championship at halfway stage Canada's Brooke Henderson posted back-to-back rounds of 64 to lead the Evian Championship at the halfway mark in France, sitting top of the standings by three shots.

Football: Stoppage time winner sends Sweden into UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 semi-finals

Sport climbing: United States and Japan finish top of lead semi-finals at IFSC World Cup in Briançon

Football: Bonsegundo fires Argentina to Copa América Femenina semi-finals

 

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Winter Olympic sports


Conservative media angered by ESPY Award going to Chinese skier Gu

Conservative media angered by ESPY Award going to Chinese skier Gu Right-wing media outlets and personnel have expressed outrage at an Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award being given to Chinese-American skier and three-time Olympic freestyle medallist Eileen Gu, after her achievements at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

Figure skating: Britain to host ISU Figure Skating Grand Prix for first time

Ice hockey: Olympic ice hockey champion Cameranesi announces retirement

 

Paralympic Games


Eleven-time Paralympic champion Grey-Thompson appointed UK Sport Board member

Eleven-time Paralympic champion Grey-Thompson appointed UK Sport Board member Eleven-time Paralympic champion Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has been appointed as a Board member of UK Sport.

Wheelchair basketball: IWBF launches consultation process to guide 10-year development plan

Wheelchair fencing: IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Academy comes to a close in Bangalore

 

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