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Elias overturns two-game deficit to reach Optasia final
The Peruvian defeated Karim Gawad in a seventy-six-minute semifinal.
Source: Professional Squash Association2026-03-28 · Squash · EventEl Hammamy saves opening game balls before reaching Optasia final
Satomi Watanabe lost in straight games after a competitive first game.
Source: Professional Squash Association2026-03-28 · Squash · International federationRally28 launches global squash development campaign
World Squash, PSA and the Squash United Foundation aim to turn Olympic exposure into grassroots support.
Source: Professional Squash Association2026-03-28 · Tennis · AthleteAnisimova withdraws from Charleston after Miami injury
The second seed said medical advice led her to prioritise recovery.
Source: WTA2026-03-28 · Handball · ClubDijon return to women's European League finals
A strong second half secured a 28–20 win over Lokomotiva Zagreb and an eighteen-goal aggregate margin.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-03-28 · Handball · ClubViborg advance to EHF finals after protecting first-leg advantage
Rapid Bucuresti won the return 32–26, but the Danish club progressed 61–58 on aggregate.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-03-28 · Ice hockey · National federationEuropean Cup opportunities help shape Great Britain's world championship roster
Kyle Inglis, Sam Lyne and Jack Hopkins carried their debut international experience into the squad named in March.
Source: IIHF2026-03-28 · Tennis · AthleteAryna Sabalenka completes the Sunshine Double in Miami
Sabalenka beat Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to add Miami to her Indian Wells title.
Source: WTA2026-03-27T21:10:24.452Z · Snowboard alpine · EventCzech pair wins junior alpine snowboard mixed team gold
Tulach and Jechova defeated the American partnership by thirteen hundredths in Folgaria.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-03-27T16:28:13.298Z · Snowboard slopestyle · EventWeather ends Silvaplana men’s snowboard slopestyle programme
Cancellation confirmed Su Yiming’s season title by one point over Judd Henkes.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-03-27T16:22:08.440Z · Ski jumping · AthleteDomen Prevc returns to victory in Planica opener
A total of 471.4 points put the Slovenian ahead of Nikaido and Tschofenig.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-03-27T00:00:00Z · Winter sports · International federationFIS remembers safeguarding specialist Mathilde Grenet
The En Garde founder helped build event safeguards and educate junior team leaders.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-03-27T00:00:00Z · Nordic combined · International federationKorhonen and Oftebro win athlete-voted Nordic combined awards
Finland also took Nation of the Year as the Oslo ceremony honoured retiring competitors.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-03-27T00:00:00Z · Winter sports · International federationFIS clean sport interview explains testing safeguards
Wallace-Jones discussed athlete responsibilities before the federation’s Play True Day campaign.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-03-27 · Chess · International federationFIDE acknowledges arbitration ruling in ethics appeal
The federation said it would consult legal advisers on implementing the decision.
Source: International Chess Federation2026-03-27 · Chess · International federationMartirosyan takes Agzamov Memorial on a narrow tiebreak
The Armenian grandmaster edged Artem Uskov after both finished unbeaten in Tashkent.
Source: International Chess Federation2026-03-27 · Athletics · National federationFIDAL publishes qualifying standards for 2026 outdoor championships
Entry marks cover senior and youth meetings, combined events and the national 10,000m programme.
Source: Italian Athletics Federation2026-03-27 · Athletics · National federationSilver Gala opens wider entry with ranking-based selection
Rome’s 3 June meeting expands beyond its role as the Golden Gala test event.
Source: Italian Athletics Federation2026-03-27 · Athletics · National federationRieti reaches 500 volunteer applications for European U18 championships
Local students and applicants from abroad support preparations for the July athletics meeting.
Source: Italian Athletics Federation2026-03-27 · Athletics · International federationAustralian student runners reflect on their first world university experience
Imogen Baker and Ben Bishop describe balancing study, travel challenges and racing in Cassino.
Source: International University Sports Federation2026-03-27 · University sport · International federationFISU reviews Chungcheong 2027 preparations during coordination visit
Inspectors tour the Games Village and nine venues ahead of Korea’s university sport event.
Source: International University Sports Federation2026-03-27 · Archery · National federationUSA Archery explains athlete protection audits and event safeguards
The federation outlines training, screening, reporting and oversight procedures in its March update.
Source: USA Archery2026-03-27 · Football · National federationValverde's late penalty earns Uruguay a draw at Wembley
Ben White scored on his England return before Uruguay equalised in stoppage time.
Source: England Football2026-03-27 · Football · National federationWales U21 defeats Belarus to climb its qualifying group
Biancheri and Harris scored in a 2-0 win at Rodney Parade.
Source: Football Association of Wales