News: Sport
Paralympic Sports added to Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games
The organising committee of the Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games has announced that for the first time in the history of the event, six Paralympic sports will be welcomed into its lineup.…
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FIFA President opens Fiji Football Association’s King Pele Fitness Centre and signs MoU for Football for Schools program
FIFA President Gianni Infantino officially opened Fiji Football Association’s ‘King Pele’ Fitness Centre and revamped futsal pitch in Vatuwaqa during his first visit to…
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Commonwealth Games loses potential 2030 host and considers one year delay for 2026 edition
Influenced by the Victorian Government’s decision to relinquish hosting of the 2026 Commonwealth Games and citing rising costs, the Canadian province of Alberta has pulled out of the…
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Baseball United competition reveals franchises for Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Baseball United, the new professional baseball league that will be played in the Middle East and on the Indian subcontinent, has unveiled Dubai and Abu Dhabi franchises as the latest…
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Holn Gaming named Top Esports Club in Lombok, Indonesia
Holn Gaming is an Esports club from Mataram, Lombok, Indonesia. Since founding the club, they have won many local, national and international competitions. Online games are one of the…
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International Rugby League announces scaled back World Cup plans with southern hemisphere to host 2026 edition
International Rugby League (IRL) has announced that the sport’s next World Cup has been pushed back 12 months to 2026, with the tournament to take place in the southern hemisphere on…
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Inclusion in Asian Games to play pivotal role in promoting esports culture and participation
The Olympic Council of Asia announced in June 2023, that esports will make its debut at the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games 2022 to be held from 23rd September to 8th October 2023. This…
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Green Sports Alliance launches new guide for building sustainable venues
The Green Sports Alliance has released its latest 'Play to Zero Playbook, Building for the Next Generation', showcasing innovative approaches to constructing and renovating sports…
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