The International Hockey Federation (FIH) celebrates its centenary on 7 January in Lausanne, Switzerland, although the sport has a much longer history, with Olympic participation dating back to London 1908.

USA Surfing led the media and communications efforts for surfing's Olympic debut and Carissa Moore's historic gold medal. The sport's governing body in the United States now has a president and a new Board.

The President of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), Ary S. Graça, expressed his confidence that the Olympic stage will act as a catalyst for both indoor and beach volleyball, further consolidating their position among the world's top sports.

In preparation for the upcoming 2024 competition season, the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) has revealed a set of modifications to its rules, encompassing various aspects of the sport, the Jiu Jitsu Times reports. These changes primarily focus on pre- and post-match officiating, with two notable alterations set to impact the dynamics on the mats.

For several years, the International Judo Federation has understood its responsibility in the fight against climate change and global warming and has decided to take action to limit its impact on the planet. This has included the appointment of two Climate Ambassadors (Sabrina Filzmoser and Flavio Canto) and the launch of initiatives such as 'Plant a Tree,' which was the theme of World Judo Day in 2019.

On December 30, 300 people from 39 different countries were certified as Kombat Taekwondo referees, MasTKD reports. 

Phil Mickelson, one of the world's best golfers today, agrees with Rory McIlroy's call for a more amicable approach to LIV Golf and for hostilities to be put aside.

2023 ended with scandal in the Ivorian Taekwondo Federation (FITKD). A female athlete, reportedly a bronze medalist of 2022 African Taekwondo Championships, accused the National team coach of sexual harassment.

Rodrigues was dismissed on 7 December by a court in Rio de Janeiro. The court had ordered his removal following the annulment of the elections that put him in office in 2022. The court appointed José Peridz as interim president and ordered elections within 30 days. However, FIFA and Conmebol have refused to recognise the new president.

Some 2,600 athletes from 190 countries are already heading to Doha to compete in 75 events across six water sports. The 2nd Arab Age Group Swimming Championships will serve as a prelude to the main event from 10-15 January 2024.

The President of the Pan American Taekwondo Union Juan Manuel Lopez talked about the association’s plans in 2024.

The president of the World Taekwondo Dr. Chungwon Choue spoke about the plans in 2024 in his new year message.

A French court has sentenced a footballer who shared a video calling for a "black day for Jews" to pay €45,000 euros to avoid prison. The footballer must also publish the sentence in several newspapers and on Instagram.

Dr. Chungwon Choue, the president of World Taekwondo talked about the organisation’s humanitarian efforts during 2023.

The former Polish WBO cruiserweight world champion has been provisionally suspended since April 2023 after a positive test for anabolic steroids while his case was under investigation. The UK Anti-Doping Agency (UKAD) announced the final decision on Tuesday. The suspension will run until 5 April 2027.