Sports






AIBA lift ban on Indian boxers and coaches

By Tom Degun

India boxingFebruary 24 - The International Boxing Association (AIBA) have decided to allow Indian boxers and coaches to compete in competition although the Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) itself will remain suspended.






IRB launch programme to boost numbers of female officials in rugby

By James Crook

134125802February 23 - The International Rugby Board (IRB) have held their first conference with the specific aim of boosting female participation as they launch a programme which will fast-track the best female officials to support flagship events such as the Women's Rugby World Cup, Women's World Sevens and international women's rugby.



Italy to host 2013 ITF Beach Tennis World Championships

By James Crook

103190138February 23 - The 2013 International Tennis Federation (ITF) Beach Tennis World Championships will take place in Italy at the Adriatic resort of Cervia in Ravenna in the north-west of the country from July 31 to August 4, it has been announced.