Victoria's Phillip Island will host the FIM Superbike World Championships for the last time in 2027 before the event moves to The Bend, South Australia, in 2028. This marks the second major international motoring event lost by Victoria to South Australia in six months, following the MotoGP's relocation.
Hong Kong has been selected to host the 2025 Hyrox World Championships in June at the AsiaWorld-Expo. This event marks a significant growth for the sport, which first launched in the region four years ago with fewer than 1,000 participants and has since grown to attract nearly 20,000.
An elite paddleboarder, Charlie Verco, rescued a woman from a shark attack at Coogee Beach, Sydney. The woman, in her 30s, suffered critical arm and leg injuries and was taken to St Vincent's hospital. Beaches were closed for 24 hours following the incident.
An elite paddleboarder, Charlie Verco, rescued a woman in her 30s from a shark attack at Coogee Beach, Sydney. Verco described the shark as approximately 3.5 meters long and noted the woman sustained critical arm and leg injuries. Beaches in the area were closed following the incident.
Jaspal Rana, a celebrated former Indian shooter and coach, passed away in New Delhi on Friday. Known for his numerous Commonwealth and Asian Games medals, Rana was also instrumental in mentoring young athletes. His death, reportedly without prior health issues while en route to Germany, has prompted widespread tributes from prominent figures.
Wang Chuqin has been appointed captain of the China men's table tennis team, succeeding Ma Long. The announcement was made by head coach Wang Hao after the World Championships in London. Liang Jingkun was named vice-captain.
The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has lifted all Ukraine conflict-related restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete under national flags and anthems starting with the 2026 Senior World Championships. The decision aligns with Olympic Charter principles.
The International Fencing Union (FIE) has removed all restrictions on Russian and Belarusian fencers, permitting them to compete under their national flags and anthems in international tournaments, starting with the 2026 World Championships in Hong Kong.
Olympic champion Masai Russell believes she is close to breaking the 100m hurdles world record after overcoming self-doubt. She clocked a personal best of 12.17 seconds last year and aims for consistency this season.
The 2026 UWW World Championships, initially set for Bahrain, have been relocated to Astana, Kazakhstan, by United World Wrestling due to geopolitical instability in the Gulf region. The decision prioritizes athlete safety amid ongoing conflict involving Iran.
Table tennis star Sun Yingsha found inspiration in Kobe Bryant's autobiography, 'The Mamba Mentality,' during training for the World Championships. She related to Bryant's dedication to solitary training and ability to block out distractions, drawing parallels to her own rigorous routine.
Liverpool has been selected to host the 2030 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at the M&S Bank Arena. The event will bring together over 400 gymnasts from 80 countries and is expected to generate over £8m for the local economy, building on the success of the 2022 championships held in the city.
Japan's women's table tennis team lost 3-2 to China in the World Team Championships final, extending their silver medal streak to six. Japan seeks to close the gap by moving away from conventional styles.
India's javelin sensation Neeraj Chopra will miss the Rome Diamond League due to ongoing rehabilitation for a back injury. His absence opens the door for fellow Indian Sachin Yadav, who impressed at the World Championships, to make his Diamond League debut. Chopra aims for full fitness for the Asian Games, having recently parted ways with coach Jan Zelezny.
Hong Kong fencers compete in Shanghai Grand Prix for last chance to secure spots in Asian Fencing Championships and World Fencing Championships
Great Britain's Katie Archibald wins a dominant gold medal in the women's omnium at the 2021 Track Cycling World Championships after earlier narrowly avoiding being taken out by a "nasty looking crash" in the elimination race.
World relay gold medallist bailed until 28 May court hearingPolice alleged suspects part of an organised crime groupThe British sprinter CJ Ujah, who won 4x100m relay gold at the 2017 world championships, is one of 10 suspects charged with conspiracy to defraud as part of a police investigation into cryptocurrency fraud.It is alleged that the suspects were part of an organised crime group linked to a scam involving phone calls to multiple victims, from people purporting to be police officers and cryptocurrency companies. Continue reading...
Global game celebrates centenary event in London as players of all ages showcase their skill, style and speed“Table tennis is very good for the mind as well as the body, whatever age you are,” says 73-year-old Wang Qi, the oldest competitor at the Table Tennis Team World Championships in London.Incredibly the Fiji player, who hails from China, is 61 years older than the youngest player, Enya Hu, from Switzerland. Age is evidently no barrier in this increasingly popular sport.Dimitrije Levajac of Serbia plays a defensive shot in his victory over Luka Mladenovic of Luxembourg in the early round robin stages at the Copper Box Arena. Continue reading...
700 riders will be in initial testing pool for weekly raceTesting is part of wider programme of integrity measuresFirst came the boom in virtual cycling, with thousands of people from across the globe competing against each other. Then came cash prizes. Now one major online platform has taken the next logical step by launching anti-doping testing for e-racers.MyWhoosh, which hosts the UCI Esports World Championships, has told the Guardian that the top riders in its weekly Sunday Race Club competition will now face random drug tests after they compete. Continue reading...
Hong Kong's men's and women's table tennis teams have both qualified for the knockout stages of the World Team Table Tennis Championships in London after finishing as group winners.
Hugh Brasher, director of the London Marathon and part of the London 2029 bid team, has urged West Ham to show more "heart and soul" and open their stadium for the World Athletics Championships. London is the favourite to host but faces a major obstacle as West Ham refuse to give up the London Stadium for around two weeks in September 2029 due to the football season being underway. The situation is complicated by the club's potential relegation and the departure of vice chair Karren Brady. Rome, Munich, Nairobi and an Indian city are also in contention, with bids due in early August and a decision in September.
Former track star Mary Cain details her journey of healing from emotional abuse by coach Alberto Salazar and a rare vascular condition, as she transitions into medical school at Stanford.
Joe Johnson reflects on his improbable 1986 world snooker championship victory, his subsequent fame, health battles, and his experiences as a mixed-race athlete in Britain.
Indian shooter Manu Bhaker has made key equipment changes ahead of the Asian Games and World Championships, switching back to her old Pardini Armi pistol for the 25m sports pistol event after a difficult stint with a newer model. The 24-year-old is now using a new Morini pistol for her 10m air pistol event while maintaining her core technique. She also raised concerns about plans to house athletes on a docked cruise ship, citing potential discomfort for static sports like shooting.
