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Carraro outlines amateur circuit and international padel priorities
The FIP president discussed participation, indoor events and Star Point in an interview published by the federation.
Source: International Padel Federation2026-02-04 · Padel · International federationFIP revises 2026 calendar and men’s P2 draws
Asuncion moves to May while Hexagon World Series receives a September slot.
Source: International Padel Federation2026-02-04 · Squash · National federationHome nations establish GB Squash for Olympic preparations
England, Scotland and Wales create a shared body for selection and support ahead of LA28.
Source: World Squash2026-02-04 · Badminton · EventKorea and India win demanding men’s group ties
Both teams prevailed 3-2 while Thailand and Malaysia recorded 5-0 victories.
Source: Badminton Asia2026-02-04 · Badminton · EventChina wins women’s Group W as India starts strongly
The hosts beat Malaysia while the defending champions swept Myanmar in Qingdao.
Source: Badminton Asia2026-02-04 · Tennis · EventEala saves match point in Abu Dhabi comeback
The Filipino recovered from 4–0 down in the deciding set as the quarterfinal field developed.
Source: WTA2026-02-04 · Tennis · International federationWTA launches 2026 Finals race leaderboard
Rybakina led the first singles update while Danilina and Krunic headed the doubles standings.
Source: WTA2026-02-04 · Tennis · AthleteVenus Williams accepts Austin singles and doubles wild card
The former world number one planned her first appearance at the Texas tournament.
Source: WTA2026-02-04 · Tennis · AthleteSabalenka withdraws from Doha after schedule change
Swiatek became the top seed as two replacement players entered the main draw.
Source: WTA2026-02-04 · Athletics · ClubAce Athletics sets out youth development and facility plans
The Louth club described its growing membership and plans for a permanent training venue.
Source: Athletics Ireland2026-02-04 · Athletics · ClubFiamme Gialle adds four athletes to its squad
Three sprinters and javelin thrower Lucio Visca joined the Italian sports group.
Source: Italian Athletics Federation (FIDAL)2026-02-04 · Athletics · EventMeloni wins UdinJump after high-jump tie-break
A 2.18 jump-off clearance settled the men’s contest against Tihomir Ivanov.
Source: Italian Athletics Federation (FIDAL)2026-02-04 · Athletics · AthleteDe Noni breaks thirty-four-year Italian under-23 indoor mark
The twenty-year-old ran 2:02.48 over 800 metres in Belgium.
Source: Italian Athletics Federation (FIDAL)2026-02-04 · Multi-sport · International federationFISU reviews Changchun Winter Universiade preparations
The delegation visited Jilin venues and held meetings less than a year before the 2027 event.
Source: International University Sports Federation (FISU)2026-02-04 · Multi-sport · National federationCroatian university sport celebrates record international season
The Zagreb awards recognised athletes, teams and a lifetime contribution to student sport.
Source: International University Sports Federation (FISU)2026-02-04 · Multi-sport · AthleteFISU remembers university-sport leader Alf Lazer
The Australian honorary member died in Melbourne at the age of one hundred.
Source: International University Sports Federation (FISU)2026-02-04 · Handball · Continental federationEHF reports major television audiences for European Championship medal matches
The final drew 12.82 million viewers on Germany’s ZDF, alongside strong Scandinavian and Croatian figures.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-02-04 · Volleyball · EventVakıfBank recover from two sets down to finish first
Fenerbahçe also completed a leading pool-stage campaign on the women’s Champions League final day.
Source: European Volleyball Confederation2026-02-04 · Volleyball · ClubKaposvár advance to the women’s Challenge Cup semi-finals
The Hungarian side completed a second quarter-final victory against GEN-I Volley.
Source: European Volleyball Confederation2026-02-04 · Volleyball · EventEczacıbaşı, Conegliano and Rzeszów finish first in Champions League pools
The final women’s group-stage action also settled play-off and CEV Cup places.
Source: European Volleyball Confederation2026-02-04 · Field hockey · AthleteScotland captain targets a first men’s Hockey World Cup appearance
Rob Field says recent tournament success has strengthened belief before Santiago.
Source: International Hockey Federation2026-02-04 · Aquatics · Continental federationEuropean Aquatics backs launch of free sport and nature course
The online programme gives sport professionals practical environmental training.
Source: European Aquatics2026-02-04 · Aquatics · Continental federationPorto laboratory recommended for European Aquatics accreditation
LABIOMEP is set to join the high performance centre network through January 2028.
Source: European Aquatics2026-02-04 · Water polo · EventSpain finish fifth at European women’s championships
Israel took seventh as Croatia achieved its best finish in the event.
Source: European Aquatics