ANOC confirms Berraf and Blanco as presidential candidates
ANOC's 13 October announcement names Mustapha Berraf and Alejandro Blanco as presidential candidates and sets out the next assembly preparations.
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All newsFretin wins Guangxi stage three for his first WorldTour victory
Milan Fretin won the sprint in Bama ahead of Frits Biesterbos and Jordi Meeus, claiming his first UCI WorldTour stage victory.
Team CofidisFIDE school chess survey spans 100 countries and highlights evaluation gaps
FIDE published findings from 239 respondents, stressing that participation estimates and perceived benefits are not proven impacts.
FIDE / George ChitiyoFIH reports 403.3 million television audience for combined 2026 World Cups
FIH released its television audience report, covering live action, highlights, delayed broadcasts and repeats rather than unique viewers.
FIHCMA publishes Gold’s Gym UK settlement over membership pricing
The London franchise operator must refund £9,220 to 726 customers and pay a £45,000 penalty.
UK Competition and Markets AuthorityWorld Hopes Week brings 36 young table tennis players to Sheffield
The ITTF development programme is underway, with 18 girls and 18 boys representing 26 member associations.
International Table Tennis FederationTeam Picnic PostNL pledges independent investigation into its culture
The cycling team announced the review after reports involving current and former riders and staff.
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