2026 · News archive
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Windy City programme supports Chicago squash access
Community visits and fundraising accompany recognition for the public outdoor court initiative.
Source: PSA Squash Tour2026-02-05 · Squash · EventMarche and Gawad survive opening Chicago battles
The Windy City afternoon session included a major upset and two saved match balls.
Source: PSA Squash Tour2026-02-05 · Tennis · AthleteRybakina wins first WTA Star of the Swing vote
The Australian champion received sixty-one percent as the tour introduced a recurring fan award.
Source: WTA2026-02-05 · Tennis · EventIndian Wells confirms full top-ten women’s field
The March tournament’s entry announcement included defending champion Andreeva and several former winners.
Source: WTA2026-02-05 · Tennis · EventAlexandrova, Bejlek and Baptiste reach Abu Dhabi semifinals
The quarterfinal programme brought first tour semifinal appearances for Bejlek and Baptiste.
Source: WTA2026-02-05 · Athletics · National federationIrish national 10km championship confirms new Phoenix Park route
Federation members received entry protection until the end of February.
Source: Athletics Ireland2026-02-05 · Handball · Continental federationPena and Stepancic announce mental-fatigue session for young handball players
The Respect Your Talent webinar opens career-based discussion and questions to participants.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-02-05 · Field hockey · EventDutch men recover two goals to beat Spain in Pro League return
Belgium’s women also beat Spain while the Dutch women shut out China.
Source: International Hockey Federation2026-02-05 · Field hockey · AthleteHugo Inglis wins the IOC Climate Action Award for athletes
The New Zealand hockey Olympian was recognised for his High Impact Athletes work.
Source: International Hockey Federation2026-02-05 · Volleyball · ClubEczacıbaşı completes its first Geleceğe Smaç youth tournament
Young players from several campuses met in Antalya with remote contributions from senior club stars.
Source: European Volleyball Confederation2026-02-05 · Volleyball · ClubPanathinaikos secure a Challenge Cup semi-final place in Belgrade
A four-set return-leg win completed their quarter-final victory over Red Star.
Source: European Volleyball Confederation2026-02-05 · Ice hockey · EventUnited States begin Olympic women’s hockey with a Czech victory
Hayley Scamurra scored twice as the Americans won a physical opening game.
Source: International Ice Hockey Federation2026-02-05 · Ice hockey · EventItaly earn their first Olympic women’s hockey victory against France
Rebecca Roccella’s go-ahead goal helped launch the hosts’ tournament.
Source: International Ice Hockey Federation2026-02-05 · Ice hockey · EventLjungblom scores twice as Sweden defeat Germany in Olympic opener
Germany’s return to the women’s tournament began with a group B loss.
Source: International Ice Hockey Federation2026-02-05 · Ice hockey · International federationFinland–Canada Olympic women’s hockey game postponed after norovirus cases
The opener was rescheduled for 12 February following medical consultation.
Source: International Ice Hockey Federation2026-02-05 · Handball · AthleteKatharina Filter connects Germany’s silver medal with women’s handball outreach
The goalkeeper describes the response from young players after the home World Championship.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-02-05 · Swimming · Continental federationSofia swimming officials clinic sets mandatory 2026 training
Certified officials must attend in person or online to seek European championship appointments.
Source: European Aquatics2026-02-05 · Aquatics · Continental federationEuropean Aquatics revises Russian and Belarusian participation rules
Youth restrictions were lifted while senior entries remain subject to neutral status approval.
Source: European Aquatics2026-02-05 · Swimming and artistic swimming · Continental federationMunich confirmed for two junior European championships
The refurbished 1972 Olympic hall will host swimming and artistic swimming consecutively.
Source: European Aquatics2026-02-05 · Water polo · EventNetherlands retain European women’s water polo title
A penalty shootout settled the final against Hungary as Greece claimed bronze.
Source: European Aquatics2026-02-05 · Nordic combined · International federationNordic combined reports major digital audience growth
FIS figures put the discipline’s social media following above 100,000 by January 2026.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-02-05 · Luge · International federationFIL launches LAIA luge information assistant
The federation’s AI application draws on more than 42,000 race results.
Source: International Luge Federation2026-02-05 · Skiing and snowboard · National federationU.S. Ski and Snowboard partners with Google on AI analysis
The experimental coaching tool uses smartphone footage to estimate athlete movement.
Source: U.S. Ski and Snowboard2026-02-05 · Chess · National federationJobava and Batsiashvili win fifth Georgian chess titles
Both champions led ten-player classical round-robin competitions in Tbilisi.
Source: FIDE