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Desemery earns France selection at 47
A breakthrough Nimes run led to a European Indoor Championships call-up.
Source: World Archery2026-01-27 · Rugby · PersonWorld Rugby names Mark Robinson as Chief of Rugby
The former New Zealand Rugby chief executive was scheduled to join in May.
Source: World Rugby2026-01-27 · Athletics · National federationFIDAL presents gender equality programme at parliament
The commission highlighted coaching access, leadership training and recognition of women champions.
Source: FIDAL2026-01-27 · Futsal · EventSixteen nations begin the AFC Futsal Asian Cup in Jakarta
Indonesia opened the 18th edition with a 5-0 win over Korea Republic as Asia's continental futsal championship began.
Source: AFC2026-01-27 · Weightlifting · International federationIWF gives its Athletes Commission a dedicated platform
The new webpage is designed to strengthen communication between weightlifters and the sport's global decision-making structure.
Source: International Weightlifting Federation2026-01-27 · Futsal · EventMaldives completes a flawless run to the first SAFF futsal title
Maldives won every match in Bangkok to become the inaugural men's champion of South Asia's new senior futsal competition.
Source: Asian Football Confederation2026-01-26 · Athletics · EventLa Sbarra Roma and Romatletica claim Lazio masters team titles
Castel di Leva hosted a rain-affected regional cross-country programme.
Source: FIDAL Lazio2026-01-26 · Football · EventJuventus Women beat Parma with three unanswered goals
Bonansea’s early header was followed by strikes from Vangsgaard and Stølen Godø.
Source: Juventus2026-01-26 · Handball · EventDenmark overcome Germany to claim the first semi-final place
Germany and Denmark finished 26–31 in Herning.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-01-26 · Handball · EventBarrufet’s ten goals help Spain defeat defending champions France
Spain and France finished 36–32 in Herning.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-01-26 · Handball · EventPortugal and Norway draw as late saves deny both a winner
Portugal and Norway finished 35–35 in Herning.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-01-26 · Tennis · EventPegula ends Keys’ Australian Open title defence
The friends and podcast colleagues met in a straight-sets fourth-round contest.
Source: Australian Open2026-01-26 · Tennis · EventMusetti completes major quarterfinal set with Fritz victory
The Italian reached Melbourne’s last eight for the first time in a commanding performance.
Source: Australian Open2026-01-26 · Squash · PersonRachael Grinham recognised in Australia Day honours
The former world number one received an appointment for services as athlete and administrator.
Source: PSA Squash Tour2026-01-26 · Tennis · EventAnisimova reaches first Australian Open quarterfinal
Victory over Wang Xinyu completed her set of major quarterfinal appearances.
Source: Australian Open2026-01-26 · Cricket · EventEngland and Sri Lanka claim important Super Six wins
England stayed unbeaten while Sri Lanka ended Afghanistan’s perfect start.
Source: International Cricket Council2026-01-26 · Cricket · EventUSA reaches Super Six as Scotland ends Nepal’s campaign
The Netherlands tops Group B and Ireland completes a comfortable win.
Source: International Cricket Council2026-01-26 · Athletics · EventKaralis and Topic set early-season benchmarks in Lodz
The Orlen Cup brought a 5.93m pole vault and a Serbian indoor high-jump record.
Source: FIDAL2026-01-26 · Field hockey · ClubKalinga Lancers win the men's Hockey India League title at home
Alexander Hendrickx scored twice as the Lancers defeated Ranchi Royals 3-2 in front of their home crowd in Bhubaneswar.
Source: Hockey India League2026-01-26 · Water polo · EventFunchal welcomes Europe's women's water polo championship
Portugal hosted the 21st edition for the first time, bringing 16 national teams to Madeira from 26 January to 5 February.
Source: European Aquatics2026-01-26 · Multi-sport · National federationUSOPC names a 232-member Winter Olympic team
Team USA's Milano Cortina roster connected 232 athletes with the national governing bodies and staff supporting the delegation.
Source: U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee2026-01-26 · Futsal · EventBangladesh goes unbeaten to win the first SAFF women's futsal title
Bangladesh finished top of the standings in Bangkok, establishing the first women's champion in the new South Asian futsal competition.
Source: Asian Football Confederation2026-01-25 · Football · ClubEnderby’s stoppage-time double earns Liverpool first WSL win
Two late goals settled the home match against Tottenham.
Source: Liverpool FC2026-01-25 · Biathlon · EventSimon wins a close Nove Mesto mass start
Michelon finished half a second behind in a French one-two.
Source: International Biathlon Union