2026 · News archive
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World Rowing Congress allocates events and renews council roles
Amsterdam decisions covered future championships, appointments and a provisional member.
Source: World Rowing2026-08-31 · Archery · National federationKorean archery partnership commits $800,000 to development
Coaching, refurbished equipment and youth camps form the four-year programme.
Source: World Archery2026-08-31 · Rugby · International federationNations Cup confirms November phase across Europe and Hong Kong
Eighteen fixtures will conclude the inaugural competition.
Source: World Rugby2026-08-31 · Table tennis · International federationITTF school programme reaches six countries
The federation reported 518 children, 21 schools and 168 coaching sessions across four continents.
Source: ITTF2026-08-29 · Para rowing · AthleteBenjamin Pritchard retains the PR1 single-sculls world title
A championship-best 8:50.46 secured another gold in Amsterdam.
Source: British Rowing2026-08-28 · Archery · EventChirault’s double leads France’s Taranto archery success
French athletes won both individual titles and mixed-team gold at the Mediterranean Games.
Source: World Archery2026-08-27 · Skiing · International federationFISU and FIS formalise university snow-sport cooperation
The agreement signed on 17 August sets a framework for competition standards.
Source: FISU2026-08-27 · Volleyball · International federationVolleyball Council contributes to 2029–2032 calendar review
The FIVB gathers further feedback before a final proposal.
Source: FIVB2026-08-27 · Tennis · International federationGuto Miguel and Sun lead the junior tennis finals race
The August snapshot outlined the Chengdu qualification process and development grants.
Source: ITF / World Tennis2026-08-22 · Judo · National federationLima refereeing seminar brings more than 80 participants together
Referees, coaches and athletes worked on consistent scoring and adjudication.
Source: International Judo Federation2026-08-17 · Judo · AthleteAntoniou earns Cyprus its first Grand Prix gold
The heavyweight came from behind to defeat Mikita Sviryd in Lima.
Source: International Judo Federation2026-08-17 · Judo · AthleteSouza returns to World Judo Tour podium with Lima gold
The Olympic champion defeats Asya Tavano in the +78kg final.
Source: International Judo Federation2026-08-17 · Judo · AthletePirelli wins Italian -100kg final in Lima
Daniele Accogli reaches his first World Judo Tour final and takes silver.
Source: International Judo Federation2026-08-17 · Judo · AthleteNiemeyer wins first senior Grand Prix gold in Lima
A counter against Fanny Estelle Posvite decides the -78kg final.
Source: International Judo Federation2026-08-17 · Rowing · International federationItaly medal in every university rowing final in Canada
Four golds lead Italy’s eleven-medal championship performance.
Source: FISU2026-08-17 · Beach volleyball · Continental federationDutch and Swedish pairs win EuroBeachVolley and LA28 quotas
Katja Stam and Raïsa Schoon joined Jacob Hölting Nilsson and Elmer Andersson as European champions in Poland.
Source: FIVB2026-08-16 · Judo · AthleteMacedo defeats Latisev to retain Lima -90kg title
Brazil’s top seed combines a throw and pin to settle the final.
Source: International Judo Federation2026-08-14 · Archery · International federationWorld Archery lifts restrictions at its directly sanctioned events
Russian athletes and teams may compete under national identity subject to eligibility rules.
Source: World Archery2026-08-14 · Volleyball · International federationFIVB board advances governance and Philippine reinstatement
The meeting also revises the boys’ U17 championship format.
Source: FIVB2026-08-14 · Basketball · Continental federationFIBA Africa trains national coach-development leaders
A four-day Abidjan programme brought together 15 representatives from 12 national federations.
Source: FIBA2026-08-14 · Basketball · Continental federationFIBA Africa distributes development equipment at U18 AfroBasket
Delegations received their annual basketball allocation, with additional balls for teams and individual players.
Source: FIBA2026-08-11 · Table tennis · International federationITTF and DOSB launch Americas coaching partnership
Courses were planned for the Dominican Republic, Peru and Mexico, with German coaching expertise.
Source: DOSB2026-08-10 · Squash · International federationChand and Domínguez win university squash singles titles
Hong Kong China take team gold on game difference against India.
Source: FISU2026-08-10 · Archery · International federationWorld Archery announces indoor calendar and ranking changes
Eight ranking events lead to the March 2027 Finals in Las Vegas.
Source: World Archery