This Friday sees the start of the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Asia, in the city of Gangwon on the northern tip of South Korea. The Opening Ceremony is scheduled for 19 January, 2024, and will be held simultaneously at the Gangneung Oval and the PyeongChang Dome.

This Saturday sees the start of the Pre-Olympic Football Tournament in Venezuela, which will determine the two spots reserved for CONMEBOL at Paris 2024. Brazil must secure their place if they are to defend their title, while Argentina must qualify if they are to see Messi at the Olympics.

International Cricket Council chief executive Geoff Allardice, held positive talks with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the sports minister, raising hopes that the suspension imposed in November last year will be lifted.

Barranquilla Caimanes, led by Brazilian pitcher Daniel Missaki, won the Colombian Professional Baseball League title for the 13th time in the club's long history.

The General Authority of Sports in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the General Authority of Sports in the Kingdom of Bahrain to collaborate in the field of sports and benefit from shared experiences.

Spain won a tight match against Croatia 10-11 with a crucial goal from Granados to claim the European Water Polo Championship. They also picked up another prize by qualifying for Paris 2024.

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has announced the first neutral individual athletes who will compete under the Ad Hoc Rules, as well as the rules to be applied.

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest players in history and winner of 22 Grand Slam titles, was appointed ambassador of the Saudi Tennis Federation on Monday as part of Saudi Arabia's strategy to host more professional tournaments as part of its sports expansion goals.

Alejandro Blanco, President of the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE), expressed great optimism that his country would be able to beat the record medal tally of Barcelona 92 (22). He also reiterated that Madrid is the best city to host the Olympic Games.

The FIVB (International Volleyball Federation) has announced that national teams participating in Paris 2024 will have the option to include an additional player as a reserve. The total roster will now consist of 13 players, with the reserve only able to play in exceptional circumstances.

Last Friday saw a crucial meeting took place in Birmingham where the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) discussed the 2026 European Athletics Championships in light of the lack of resources and financial challenges facing England's second largest city.

David Campion is to step down as England Squash National Coach, it has been announced by England Squash in recent days. The former player and coach is leaving the role after 23 years to focus on family commitments.

Fiona Kidd has been appointed as World Sailing's new Head of International Development. She brings a wealth of experience in sports administration and will play a key role in World Sailing's objectives for the global development of the sport.

The capital of Peru, Lima, has formally submitted its bid to host the upcoming 2027 Pan American Games. It follows in the footsteps of Paraguay's Asunción as a potential replacement for Barranquilla, which lost its hosting rights due to breaches of contract.