The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) issued a statement on Wednesday saying it had suspended Israel from all competitions "for the time being" to protect the safety of participants, "including Israelis".

The former French basketball player resigned this Wednesday after being criticised for her social media posts about Israel. In an act of reconciliation and responsibility, Gomis officially resigned, according to a statement from the Olympic Organising Committee (COJO).

Accused of raping a young woman in a Kathmandu hotel in 2022, he was released on bail and returned to competition. In December 2023, he was jailed and ordered to pay 500,000 Nepalese rupees ($1,725) to the victim for "psychological damage". His lawyer told AFP he would "appeal the decision."

Dr Harvey, who passed away aged 64, joined the FISU International Medical Committee in 1999 and contributed extensively in various roles. FISU mourns the loss of a person who is being remembered for "her personal qualities, her dedication and her professionalism."

This Fisk MLK meet is part of Nashville's Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Week and it will take place on 15 January. Six collegiate teams will participate, bringing together the only African-American women's head coaches in the country.

Former Netherlands international Marc Overmars has been suspended for two years by an independent tribunal for inappropriate behaviour towards women during his time at Ajax. The Dutch Football Association has asked FIFA to extend the punishment worldwide.

India triumphed over South Africa last Thursday. It was the shortest Test match in history in terms of overs bowled. Only 107 overs were bowled in the four innings of the two-day match. As a result, the ICC gave the Newlands Cricket Ground a demerit point. It was rated "unsatisfactory".

Organising an Esports event has been on the IOC's agenda for the past year, and the possibility of Japan hosting the event is gaining momentum after the option of hosting the Winter Olympics in Sapporo was ruled out following the withdrawal of the 2030 bid.

The Ukrainian NOC will not use money from the IOC Solidarity Fund to protest against the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes in some international competitions and at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Ukrainian NOC President Vadim Gutzeit announced on the Tribuna.com portal.

The Île-de-France Groupement des Hôtelleries & Restaurations (GHR) has sent a letter to the authorities expressing its concern at the "anxious communication" about potential problems that could arise from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

According to Le Parisien, the former international basketball player is being sanctioned by the French organisation's ethics commission for posting a controversial message about Israel on her social media. The sanction is not yet official.

The foundation stone was laid on 4 January for a facility that will be a global benchmark. The project is a collaboration between World Aquatics, GFH Financial Group and the Bahrain Swimming Association. It will incorporate the latest technology and develop into a "prominent global sports centre".

Donna Sublett's legacy and significance to the University of Florida Gulf Coast athletic programmes formed the basis for her recognition as a 2023-2024 Honorary Letterwinner. This is the highest honour that can be bestowed upon an extracurricular athlete.

Shakib Al Hasan, one of the greatest Bangladeshi cricketers of all time and ranked number one in all disciplines, has won a landslide victory in the constituency of the western city of Magura to secure a seat in parliament. Al Hasan will combine cricket and politics.