The International Boxing Association (IBA) has launched a Professional Certification Programme. This initiative provides comprehensive training and certification for officials. It provides the knowledge and skills required to officiate at the highest technical level at IBA professional boxing events.

Andrew Hoy, who made his Olympic debut in Los Angeles in 1984, will not be able to fulfil his dream of competing in his ninth Olympics after not being selected for Australia. The three-time gold medallist expressed his disappointment. However, despite his veteran status, he hasn't closed the door on his Olympic career.

She first stepped on a skateboard five years ago. Last month, she dramatically secured her place in Budapest. She will be one of the youngest athletes at Paris 2024. "I did it," she said, her Olympic dream come true. She qualified 18th out of 22 for the women's street skateboarding event, which will take place at Place de la Concorde in the French capital on 28 July.

At the age of 39 and after a difficult period, the British sprinter beat the best sprinters in the fifth stage of the 2024 Tour. In doing so, he surpassed the legendary Belgian in stage wins in the Grand Boucle. He equalled the record in 2021, but has faced many difficulties since then. He finally did it.

On 12 July, the Irish champion visits the home of unbeaten Batyrgaziev, an Olympic gold medallist who has scored 7 KOs in his 10 wins. Carroll is confident: "Everyone starts with an unbeaten record."

With 17 Olympic gold medals in women's weightlifting this century, China will enter the Games as the team to beat. They will be challenged by the USA, Norway, Egypt and Australia, all of whom have never finished on the podium. Li Wenwen stands out as the queen of all categories and the favourite for glory.

Brazil is creating a day to honour the man considered the greatest footballer of all time. The date chosen is 19 November. It is the day the Brazilian footballer scored his 1,000th goal for Santos at the historic Maracanã stadium.

The same prize money will be awarded for medals won by athletes from both committees, thanks to a €7.5 million grant approved by the Spanish government. Paralympic athletes will receive 54 per cent more than at Tokyo 2020.

The Slovenian attacked in the final kilometre of the Alpine giant, with only Vingegaard close behind. He crested the summit with an 8-second lead, but on the descent he extended his advantage to 50 seconds over his main rival. Pogacar attacked first and the Dane couldn't keep up. Behind them, Ayuso, Rodríguez and Evenepoel remained in the lead group.

He is 20 years old. On 28 July, he will become the first Palestinian boxer to compete in the Olympic Games. Abu Sal did not pass the qualifying rounds, but will enter the ring thanks to an invitation from the IOC. His coach in Gaza is training him from afar.

From today, Tuesday 2 July, until next 7 July, 24 teams will be competing for the last tickets to Paris this summer. The competition will take place in four venues: Valencia (Spain), San Juan (Puerto Rico), Athens (Greece) and Riga (Latvia). Only the champion of each venue will secure a place at the Olympic Games.

UN President Volker Turk defended justice, respect and equal opportunities at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. He described the attitude of the athletes who are not keeping silent about the abuses they are suffering as one of "tremendous courage". The voices of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and Palestine have been heard.

The American boxer remains unbeaten after knocking out the Mexican in the seventh round of their fight last Saturday in Phoenix, Arizona. Rodriguez now has a record of 20 wins in 20 fights. He wrested the World Boxing Council belt from his opponent. The champion could unify the titles in the weight division.

The International Testing Agency (ITA) has published its data for the past year. It covers work with more than 15,000 athletes and 65 Independent Federations. 485 potential anti-doping rule violations were handled. The ITA increased its revenue by €27.151 million. The 2023-2026 Strategic Plan continues.