The International Canoe Federation (ICF) has confirmed with “great sadness” the death of their former vice-president Marcel Venot due to coronavirus.

Japanese national federations are aiming to negotiate contract extensions with foreign coaches following the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games to 2021.

The European Swimming League (LEN) has denied allegations made against its President Paolo Barelli, secretary general David Sparkes and treasurer Tamás Gyárfás, after the three officials were reported to European authorities over reportedly authorising six-figure payments to third-party companies over a period of five years.

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe has said the organisation is holding discussions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over securing its share of revenues expected from the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Batra has said the country is "serious" about bidding for the 2032 Summer Olympics and the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has announced an exploratory partnership with the Global Esports Federation (GEF), as the organisation seeks to develop a Commonwealth esports strategy.

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has welcomed the endorsement of "National Principles for the Resumption of Sport and Recreation Activities" which aims to allow for a staged return of community and professional sport.

Slovakia’s three-time world champion Peter Sagan has said he will determine his targets for the 2020 cycling season when certainty is provided over dates of Grand Tour races.

Mongolian athletes continue to train in Japan after being able to return home due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Olympic silver medallist Wang Ki-chun has been arrested in South Korea on a charge of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.

Jason Smyth has admitted the lockdown has made his training challenging as the Irish sprinter aims for further success at the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games next year.

Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic partner Toyota and The&Partnership have produced an advert aimed at highlighting everyday heroes during the coronavirus pandemic.

European Cycling Union (UEC) has confirmed the European Road Championships in Trentino will now take place in 2021 amid the coronavirus pandemic, with a new host sought for this year's event.

Jon Dutton, chief executive of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, has welcomed an emergency loan of £16 million ($20 million/€18 million) provided by the UK Government to support the sport during the coronavirus pandemic.