Africa
FISA teams up with WWF for landmark project in Zambia
The World Rowing Federation (FISA) has unveiled details of what it claims is a landmark global clean water initiative as part of its ongoing partnership with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
Athletics Kenya launches investigation as duo fail doping tests
Athletics Kenya has opened an investigation after the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) today (Wednesday) issued provisional bans to Koki Manunga and Joyce Zakary for failing doping tests at the ongoing World Championships in Beijing.
Kevin Roberts: Sports governance needs to be stronger than ever before
If you live outside of Nigeria it’s likely you will never have heard of Dr. Larry Izamoje.
Durban 2022 still seeking government guarantee for Commonwealth Games
Leaders of Durban’s bid to land the 2022 Commonwealth Games have admitted that they may go into next month’s official allocation of the multi-sport event without a formal financial guarantee from the South African government.
CGF report steers Durban towards Commonwealth Games bid approval
Durban is a step closer to securing the hosting rights for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, but the South African city has been told to take action in a number of areas as it ploughs ahead as the sole bidder for the multi-sport event.
BCCI seeks path to good governance with code of ethics
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced it will form a “comprehensive” code of ethics policy as it seeks to eliminate corruption in the national game.
South Africa’s Sexwale considering run for Fifa presidency
South African businessman and former political prisoner Tokyo Sexwale is said to be considering running for the presidency of Fifa, world football’s governing body.
IOC grants full membership to Flying Disc Federation, South Sudan
The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) has been granted full recognition by the International Olympic Committee, while South Sudan was approved as the 206th full IOC member as the organisation’s 128th Session drew to a close today (Monday).
Silver outlines NBA’s ambitions in Africa
Adam Silver, commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), has hinted that the organisation could stage regular-season games in Africa, ahead of the North American league’s first game on the continent this weekend.
Sportfive to support Congo’s African Games
The Sportfive agency has penned a strategic partnership with the Republic of Congo surrounding the African country’s hosting of the 2015 African Games multi-sport event.
Rugby World Cup 2023 contenders remain at four as US withdraws interest
The list of candidates to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup will remain at four after World Rugby today (Friday) said that the United States has elected not to follow-up initial interest in staging its showpiece national team tournament.
Sharm El-Sheikh to host ITTF World Cadet Challenge
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has awarded its 2015 World Cadet Challenge junior event to the Egyptian city of Sharm El-Sheikh.
Under-pressure AFC chief quits position
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) general secretary Alex Soosay has quit his position amid allegations he tried to interfere with a corruption investigation at the governing body, while Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Issa Hayatou has denied that he sold his vote in the election for the host of the 2022 Fifa World Cup.
WSF awards Masters Championships to Johannesburg
Johannesburg will host the 2016 World Masters Squash Championships, the World Squash Federation has confirmed.
South Africa fires back at World Cup payment allegations
South African government officials today (Wednesday) confirmed that a $10m (€9.2m) payment had been given directly to Jack Warner, a former vice-president of football’s global governing body Fifa, but strenuously denied the money was transferred in order to secure votes to land hosting rights to the 2010 World Cup.
Johannesburg to stage NBA’s first game in Africa
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) have announced that Johannesburg will host the league’s first game in Africa on August 1.
CSA unveils new Africa T20 Cup amid Champions League questions
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has launched a new Twenty20 franchise competition that will serve as the curtain-raiser for the African 2015-16 cricket season.
Bidding field narrows for 2021 and 2023 men’s IHF Worlds
The International Handball Federation (IHF) has confirmed the countries that have been shortlisted as potential hosts for its men’s World Championships in 2021 and 2023.