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Riyadh prepares new pairs and new scoring for season opener
The first Premier Padel tournament of 2026 introduces Star Point to the circuit.
Source: International Padel Federation2026-02-07 · Padel · EventLibaak and Chozas reach Marseille semifinals on debut
The Argentine partnership won two tiebreak sets to enter the last four of the Platinum event.
Source: International Padel Federation2026-02-07 · Badminton · EventChina rallies against Korea to reach men’s Asian team final
Japan also recovered from an early deficit to defeat Indonesia in the semifinals.
Source: Badminton Asia2026-02-07 · Badminton · EventChina and Korea reach women’s Asian team final
The hosts beat Chinese Taipei while Korea overcame Indonesia in Qingdao’s semifinals.
Source: Badminton Asia2026-02-07 · Badminton · EventIndonesia survives Thailand to join men’s last four
China, Japan and Korea also progressed through the Asian team quarterfinals.
Source: Badminton Asia2026-02-07 · Tennis · EventBoulter wins fourth singles title in Ostrava
The British player recovered from a set down to defeat Tamara Korpatsch in the final.
Source: WTA2026-02-07 · Tennis · EventCirstea wins home title in Cluj-Napoca
The Romanian defeated Emma Raducanu in sixty-three minutes during her final professional season.
Source: WTA2026-02-07 · Tennis · EventQualifier Bejlek wins first title in Abu Dhabi
The Czech completed seven victories in eight days and became the tournament’s first qualifying champion.
Source: WTA2026-02-07 · Table tennis · EventLebrun brothers lead men’s Montreux semifinal field
Quarterfinal victories also secured World Cup qualification for Jorgic and Duda.
Source: European Table Tennis Union2026-02-07 · Table tennis · EventWinter and Han set all-German Montreux semifinal
Yuan and Szocs completed the women’s last four and also secured World Cup places.
Source: European Table Tennis Union2026-02-07 · Squash · EventBryant and Gilis recover from two games down
The Windy City evening programme produced major comebacks alongside wins for the world number ones.
Source: PSA Squash Tour2026-02-07 · Squash · EventSobhy maintains Chicago quarterfinal sequence
Orfi, Coll and Elshorbagy also advanced during the second-round afternoon programme.
Source: PSA Squash Tour2026-02-07 · Athletics · National federationAncona opens expanded indoor warm-up area
A new 460-square-metre space accompanied the junior and under-23 championships.
Source: Italian Athletics Federation (FIDAL)2026-02-07 · Athletics · AthleteFabbri opens season with 22.05 in South Africa
The outdoor mark came at a meeting outside the World Athletics Global Calendar.
Source: Italian Athletics Federation (FIDAL)2026-02-07 · Athletics · EventDi Fabio sets youth walking record as Ancona championships begin
Her 12:40.77 performance led the first day of the Italian junior and under-23 meeting.
Source: Italian Athletics Federation (FIDAL)2026-02-07 · Multi-sport · International federationFISU contributes to UNITAR sustainable sport diploma
The opening module in Riyadh examined the societal impact of major sporting events.
Source: International University Sports Federation (FISU)2026-02-07 · Handball · EventGyőr secure quarter-final qualification as Debrecen advance to play-offs
Saturday’s women’s Champions League matches brought both qualification decisions and Danish away wins.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-02-07 · Field hockey · EventChina’s late recovery defeats England in Yunfu
Spain’s women collected a shootout bonus against Germany while England’s men beat Spain.
Source: International Hockey Federation2026-02-07 · Ice hockey · EventCanada begin their delayed Olympic title defence with a Swiss shutout
Three power-play goals helped the defending champions defeat Switzerland.
Source: International Ice Hockey Federation2026-02-07 · Ice hockey · EventKnight ties the American Olympic scoring record against Finland
The United States recorded a second win with a five-goal shutout.
Source: International Ice Hockey Federation2026-02-07 · Ice hockey · EventSweden pull away from Italy for a second Olympic women’s win
Thea Johansson contributed three points before a packed home crowd.
Source: International Ice Hockey Federation2026-02-07 · Ice hockey · EventGermany defeat Japan for their first Olympic women’s hockey win
Laura Kluge’s four points helped establish a decisive opening period.
Source: International Ice Hockey Federation2026-02-07 · Athletics · EventEngland’s youth indoor championships open with records in Sheffield
Sprint and field-event performances set a high standard across the first day.
Source: England Athletics2026-02-07 · Para alpine skiing · EventAigner takes Para downhill globe in Tignes
Johannes Aigner and guide Nico Haberl won both final downhill races of the World Cup season.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation