2026 · News archive
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China and Indonesia sweep men’s Asian team openers
Chinese Taipei won a deciding tie while Japan recovered against Singapore in Qingdao.
Source: Badminton Asia2026-02-03 · Table tennis · Continental federationHYLO becomes men’s Champions League title sponsor
ETTU announced a three-season agreement for its leading European club competition.
Source: European Table Tennis Union2026-02-03 · Tennis · EventBaptiste defeats Navarro in Abu Dhabi recovery
The American regrouped after a second-set sweep to reach her first WTA 500 quarterfinal.
Source: WTA2026-02-03 · Table tennis · EventOsijek youth event opens with record participation
The European Youth Series season began with 212 players in Croatia.
Source: European Table Tennis Union2026-02-03 · Squash · AthleteAboelkheir and Bryant advance in Tour Finals race
The season standings changed after the Tournament of Champions and Squash on Fire Open.
Source: PSA Squash Tour2026-02-03 · Squash · AthleteSingh and Asal win January player awards
Fan polls recognised the Indian teenager’s breakthrough and Asal’s continued major-event dominance.
Source: PSA Squash Tour2026-02-03 · Tennis · International federationMercedes branding debuts at two WTA tournaments
The tour partner began its visible tournament rollout in Abu Dhabi and Ostrava.
Source: WTA2026-02-03 · Athletics · AthleteEnglish lowers Irish indoor 800m record in Ostrava
A 1:44.23 finish improved his own January record by 0.42 seconds.
Source: Athletics Ireland2026-02-03 · Athletics · EventFurlani and Dosso win at Czech Indoor Gala
An 8.30 long jump and 7.09 sprint led the Italian results in Ostrava.
Source: Italian Athletics Federation (FIDAL)2026-02-03 · Volleyball · ClubMaribor and ACH Volley win the Slovenian national cups
Celje hosted both finals for the first time, with established clubs adding further titles.
Source: European Volleyball Confederation2026-02-03 · Athletics · National federationEngland Athletics reports broad club involvement at the National Running Show
More than 350 clubs featured in its community hub during the two-day event.
Source: England Athletics2026-02-03 · Judo · National federationBritish Judo opens applications for its advanced coaching course
Three teaching blocks will run at SKK Judo Club during 2026.
Source: British Judo2026-02-03 · Handball · AthleteJamina Roberts explains how changing roles shaped her handball career
The Swedish international discusses patience, shared responsibility and creating chances for teammates.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-02-03 · Open water swimming · Continental federationEuropean Aquatics launches entry-level open water officials course
The online pathway will train national technical officials throughout 2026.
Source: European Aquatics2026-02-03 · Water polo · EventHungary and Netherlands reach European women’s final
A shootout decided one semi-final while Dutch defence contained Italy in the other.
Source: European Aquatics2026-02-03 · Freeride · EventFirst FIS Freeride world champions crowned in Andorra
Rivera, Jones, Richards and Witych won the four inaugural world titles at Ordino Arcalís.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-02-03 · Winter sports · International federationFIS advances wildlife protection pilots at two venues
WinterWildTraces roundtables identified environmental reviews, mapping and movement corridors as priorities.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-02-03 · Telemark skiing · International federationTelemark study tests wearable sensors for judging support
Fourteen skiers and more than five hundred transitions formed the validation dataset.
Source: International Ski and Snowboard Federation2026-02-03 · Multi-sport · International federationThe 145th IOC Session opens in Milan
Olympic Movement leaders met at Teatro alla Scala before the Winter Games, with governance and the future of sport on the agenda.
Source: IOC2026-02-03 · Multi-sport · International federationITA reports at least 92% pre-Games testing coverage
The International Testing Agency published the reach of its Milano Cortina risk-based anti-doping programme.
Source: International Testing Agency2026-02-02 · Basketball · EventNBL names The Pass its official hospitality partner
NBL+ members gain food and beverage benefits at more than 200 participating venues.
Source: National Basketball League2026-02-02 · Chess · International federationQueens’ Online Chess Festival opens registration
The March programme includes continental women’s qualifiers and a separate competition for unrated girls.
Source: FIDE2026-02-02 · Chess · EventMuscat Nights championship draws 36 countries
The Oman event brought 270 players to classical and blitz competitions in January.
Source: FIDE2026-02-02 · Cricket · EventAfghanistan, India A and Italy win opening World Cup warm-ups
Rasooli and Jagadeesan led the scoring as three preparation matches concluded on 2 February.
Source: International Cricket Council