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Bhubaneswar opens FIDE conference on chess and education
A three-day conference begins FIDE’s Year of Chess in Education programme.
Source: FIDE2026-01-14 · Rugby · National federationIreland names Club XV training squad for Scotland fixture
Twenty-eight club players begin preparations for the Dalriada Cup encounter.
Source: Irish Rugby Football Union2026-01-14 · Rugby Sevens · International federationItaly expands sevens programme ahead of Dubai qualifier
Coach Matteo Mazzantini outlines a renewed pathway for Italian sevens.
Source: World Rugby2026-01-14 · Rugby Sevens · National federationCanada selects men’s squad for SVNS 3 in Dubai
Thirteen players will pursue promotion under interim coach Christiaan Esterhuizen.
Source: Rugby Canada2026-01-14 · Athletics · National federationItaly’s athletics judges mark 90 years of service
The Gruppo Giudici Gare reported growing membership while calling for further recruitment.
Source: FIDAL2026-01-14 · Rugby union · ClubUlster Rugby signs Eli Snyman on a two-year deal
The 6ft 7in lock will join from Benetton in the summer on a contract running to 2028.
Source: Irish Rugby2026-01-13 · Archery · National federationUSA Archery reports grassroots impact of 3D target grants
Eight clubs received equipment through the Outdoor Fund-supported initiative.
Source: USA Archery2026-01-13 · Football · ClubJoão Cancelo returns to Barcelona on loan
Al Hilal agreed to lend the Portuguese full-back to Barcelona for the remainder of the season.
Source: FC Barcelona2026-01-13 · Judo · PersonTrstenjak completes study of all seven Kodokan kata
The Olympic champion combines kata qualifications with international refereeing credentials.
Source: International Judo Federation2026-01-13 · Chess · International federationFIDE sets winter training courses for chess educators
Online teacher and lecturer courses extend FIDE’s education programme into March.
Source: FIDE2026-01-13 · Rugby · EventIreland’s Aviva women’s fixture passes 12,500 ticket sales
Ireland’s first standalone women’s international at Aviva Stadium draws early demand.
Source: Irish Rugby Football Union2026-01-13 · Athletics · PersonFurlani confirmed for Rome’s Golden Gala
The world long-jump champion joined the announced field for the June Diamond League meeting.
Source: FIDAL2026-01-13 · Para dressage · National federationUS Equestrian selects Para dressage team for Wellington
The national federation confirmed the athlete-and-horse combinations for January's CPEDI3* international.
Source: US Equestrian2026-01-12 · Football · ClubLiverpool beat Barnsley to set up Brighton cup tie
Wirtz and Ekitike settled the third-round match with late goals.
Source: Liverpool FC2026-01-12 · Luge · International federationFIL allocates Olympic luge starting places
National Olympic Committees received a January 19 acceptance deadline.
Source: International Luge Federation2026-01-12 · Football · EventJuventus score five against Cremonese
A strong first half set up a comprehensive home victory at the Allianz Stadium.
Source: Juventus2026-01-12 · Squash · International federationLee Drew to leave head role at World Squash Officiating
The January announcement retained his expertise through a consultancy arrangement.
Source: PSA Squash Tour2026-01-12 · Judo · PersonDegineh joins IJF Judo for Peace Commission
The Ethiopian federation leader brings decades of work connecting judo communities.
Source: International Judo Federation2026-01-12 · Canoe Freestyle · International federationICF releases a twenty-six-minute canoe freestyle film
A new film combines championship action with athletes’ personal journeys and development work.
Source: International Canoe Federation2026-01-12 · Chess · International federationChess joins Argentina’s Olympic Beach programme
Beach tournaments and open boards introduce chess within a multi-city summer sports initiative.
Source: FIDE2026-01-12 · Chess · International federationFIDE permits selected shorter games to earn standard ratings
Approved major events can use forty-five minutes plus a thirty-second increment under safeguards.
Source: FIDE2026-01-12 · Archery · EventNimes prepares for a thousand-point indoor archery tournament
A field of 1,357 archers includes twenty-six athletes from the four elite top tens.
Source: World Archery2026-01-12 · Rugby · National federationIRFU and Dublin Rape Crisis Centre launch consent workshops
Five free online workshops will address respect, consent and allyship in rugby.
Source: Irish Rugby Football Union2026-01-12 · Football · PersonReal Madrid appoint Arbeloa as first-team coach
The club promoted its Castilla coach after five years in academy coaching roles.
Source: Real Madrid