2026 · News archive
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EHF 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 Aquatics2026-02-04 · Freestyle skiing · EventAirolo European Cup crowns four moguls winners
Nilsson, Gajdecka, Merz and Gravenfors won the Swiss stop’s moguls and dual moguls events.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-02-04 · Biathlon · EventFrance sweeps Sjusjøen mixed relay races
Austria finished second in both IBU Cup formats, with Germany and Sweden taking thirds.
Source: International Biathlon Union2026-02-04 · Biathlon · International federationIBU receives IOC Climate Action Award
The federation’s competition transition plan and emissions reduction earned the international federation award.
Source: International Biathlon Union2026-02-04 · Winter sports · National federationHall and Fear selected as British opening flag bearers
The bobsleigh pilot and ice dancer will lead athletes at separate Olympic ceremony locations.
Source: British Olympic Association2026-02-04 · Rowing · International federationMasters rowing platform partnership extends to 2028
World Rowing outlined the portal’s role in identity checks and entries.
Source: World Rowing2026-02-04 · Triathlon · AthleteDaniil Sapunov accepts a 3.5-year anti-doping ban
The International Testing Agency published the IRONMAN case and the athlete’s accepted period of ineligibility.
Source: International Testing Agency2026-02-03 · Chess · International federationCap St Georges becomes Candidates hotel partner
The Cyprus resort signed a services agreement for the open and women’s tournaments in March and April.
Source: FIDE2026-02-03 · Cricket · EventNepal, Zimbabwe and Oman secure second-day warm-up victories
Aarif and Dipendra’s unbeaten stand helped Nepal chase UAE’s total in Chennai.
Source: International Cricket Council2026-02-03 · Archery · National federationSaudi Arabia appoints Lee Chang-Hwan as recurve head coach
The Olympic and world champion takes charge of the national programme and youth development support.
Source: World Archery2026-02-03 · Football · AthleteBen Radcliffe returns to Gateshead on Crawley loan
The defender rejoined until the end of the 2025/26 season.
Source: Gateshead FC2026-02-03 · Football · ClubChelmsford appoint Nick Eyre as goalkeeper coach
The former Clarets keeper returned to Angelo Harrop’s staff.
Source: Chelmsford City FC2026-02-03 · Football · EventTelford’s second-half goals defeat Spennymoor
Walker and Williams secured a 2–0 away victory.
Source: Spennymoor Town FC2026-02-03 · Football · AthleteBurton teenager Zac Scutt joins Spennymoor on loan
The forward became available for the next National League North match.
Source: Spennymoor Town FC2026-02-03 · Football · ClubBarcelona enters initial bidding process for 2029 Champions League final
Spotify Camp Nou is the proposed venue, subject to UEFA approval.
Source: FC Barcelona2026-02-03 · Padel · International federationMalaga prepares first university padel world championship
Student athletes are expected in men’s, women’s and mixed categories from 6 to 11 July.
Source: International Padel Federation2026-02-03 · Padel · EventMarseille opens Platinum season with strong seeded fields
Guerrero and Leal lead the men’s draw while Salazar and Alonso head the women’s entry list.
Source: International Padel Federation