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The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will consider taking responsibility for drug-testing in sport in light of a recent ‘Olympic Summit’ meeting which raised the proposal.

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has revealed details of its new Olympic Athletics Dividend programme and has stated that four European cities have entered bids for two World Athletics Series events in 2018.

Former Swiss international footballer Ramon Vega has called on Uefa president Michel Platini to step aside from the race for the presidency of Fifa, adding that he has been approached to run for the top job in world football and is considering his options.

International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) president Sebastian Coe has unveiled new advisory structures designed to assist the delivery of a fundamental programme of change to the sport’s global administration.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has ratified a proposal that drug testing should be undertaken independent of sports organisations and has called on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to take over responsibility on a global level.

Former Trinidad and Tobago international midfielder David Nakhid has become the latest contender to formally submit a bid for the Fifa presidency, while the Reform Committee of world football’s governing body has held its latest meeting, stating its plans are “on track”.

The German Football Association (DFB) has denied allegations that a secret ‘slush fund’ was set up to secure votes for the country to host football’s 2006 Fifa World Cup.

A Chinese consortium has emerged as the leading investor in a proposed $8.5bn (€7.48bn) takeover bid for the Formula One motor racing championship, according to Sky News.

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has entered into a partnership with event tickets and hospitality company Jet Set Sports as part of an effort to increase attendance at the Paralympic Games multi-sport event.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa is seeking to stand for the top job in world football if he can gain enough support, according to multiple reports.

Prince Ali bin Al-Hussein of Jordan has today (Thursday) formally submitted his candidature for the Fifa presidency, as Uefa member nations meet to discuss their backing of Michel Platini for the top job in world football.

Lindile Kika, who served as the South African Football Association’s (Safa) head of national teams during the 2010 Fifa World Cup in the country, has been banned by football’s global governing body for his role in alleged match fixing.

Force India deputy team principal Bob Fernley has said he expects Formula One to quickly feel the effects of a European competition investigation, should European Union (EU) authorities elect to pick up the case.

Thousands of people claiming to be skateboarders have signed an online petition against the proposed inclusion of the activity on the programme for the Olympic Games.

Swedish automotive manufacturer Volvo will enter the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) in 2016, it has been announced.

Former Fifa secretary general Michel Zen-Ruffinen has said he is considering running for the presidency of world football’s governing body, while Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president Worawi Makudi will appeal the suspension handed out to him yesterday (Monday).