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Hifumi Abe wins fourteenth Grand Slam title
The Japanese Olympic champion beat Shinsei Hattori in Tashkent’s under-66kg final.
Source: International Judo Federation2026-02-27 · Judo · AthleteFujishiro wins Tashkent under-52kg gold
Kokoro Fujishiro defeated Khorloodoi Bishrelt with a hold-down in golden score.
Source: International Judo Federation2026-02-27 · Judo · AthleteYusifov wins first Grand Slam gold in Tashkent
Ahmad Yusifov beat teammate Balabay Aghayev in the men’s under-60kg final.
Source: International Judo Federation2026-02-27 · Judo · AthleteXinran Hui wins Tashkent’s opening gold
The Chinese judoka defeated Mizuki Harada after leading contenders exited early at under-48kg.
Source: International Judo Federation2026-02-27 · Cricket · EventEngland finishes Super Eight unbeaten after New Zealand comeback win
Jacks and Ahmed completed a four-wicket chase that left New Zealand awaiting qualification results.
Source: International Cricket Council2026-02-27 · Archery · EventUS indoor championships enter final weekend across three states
Nearly 1000 archers were expected as combined results prepared to determine national champions.
Source: USA Archery2026-02-27 · Football · EventDartford Girls’ Academy extend perfect run at Ipswich
An 8–1 away win brought a fourteenth consecutive victory.
Source: Dartford FC2026-02-27 · Football · EventMTK’s rapid double rescues point at Debrecen
Two goals in a minute turned a 2–0 deficit into a draw.
Source: Hungarian Football Federation2026-02-27 · Football · EventEuropa League draw pairs Ferencváros with Braga
The round-of-sixteen tie begins in Budapest before a return in Portugal.
Source: Hungarian Football Federation2026-02-27 · Football · National federationSheBelieves Summit returns in Seattle alongside USA–Japan match
The April programme will combine a match reception with leadership sessions.
Source: U.S. Soccer2026-02-27 · Football · EventBarcelona drawn against Newcastle in Champions League last sixteen
The tie will begin in England before returning to Spotify Camp Nou.
Source: FC Barcelona2026-02-27 · Padel · International federationFIP appoints Led Projects as lighting supplier
The Spanish company will provide court lighting across the federation’s international circuits.
Source: International Padel Federation2026-02-27 · Squash · EventTop four seeds reach McMillan Goodfellow semifinals
Lobban, Elnawasany, ElSherbini and Rodriguez all progressed in Toronto’s Copper tournament.
Source: PSA Squash Tour2026-02-27 · Squash · EventElaraby wins on return from nine-month injury absence
Steel City’s second round also saw Nghiem upset a seed and both Sobhy sisters advance.
Source: PSA Squash Tour2026-02-27 · Table tennis · National federationRiga schedules Latvian national title weekend
Kogans and Klimanova return as defending singles champions for the March event.
Source: European Table Tennis Union2026-02-27 · Tennis · EventTomljanovic ousts Jovic to reach Austin quarterfinals
Peyton Stearns became the only remaining seed after Thursday’s second-round results.
Source: WTA2026-02-27 · Tennis · EventZhang and Paolini advance to Merida quarterfinals
Defending champion Emma Navarro exited as Zhang Shuai extended her qualifying run.
Source: WTA2026-02-27 · Tennis · AthletePlayer’s Box podcast announces live Miami episode
The four-player programme will appear on the tournament’s opening day with free grounds admission.
Source: WTA2026-02-27 · Athletics · EventFabbri and Verteramo win Italian indoor shot-put titles
The championship opening session crowned returning champions in Ancona.
Source: Italian Athletics Federation (FIDAL)2026-02-27 · Athletics · National federationNaples launches history of Campania athletics
The illustrated volume documents more than a century of athletes, results and regional sport.
Source: Italian Athletics Federation (FIDAL)2026-02-27 · Athletics · AthleteItaly announces memorial honour for discus pioneer Gabre Gabric
The former Olympic finalist was selected for the national women’s history programme.
Source: Italian Athletics Federation (FIDAL)2026-02-27 · Volleyball · Continental federationTurin confirmed as host of the men’s Champions League Final Four
The Inalpi Arena will stage the 2026 title weekend on 16 and 17 May.
Source: European Volleyball Confederation2026-02-27 · Volleyball · Continental federationCEV Solidarity Fund information session attracts more than 160 people
The confederation clarified its application process ahead of a March deadline.
Source: European Volleyball Confederation2026-02-27 · Athletics · AthleteMike Barnes prepares a family London Marathon challenge at seventy-four
His daughters will join him in memory of their sister and to support Bowel Cancer UK.
Source: England Athletics