2026 · News archive
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Kiel and Flensburg secure European League knockout places
The German clubs advanced with two main-round matches remaining as Vardar ended Melsungen’s unbeaten run.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-02-24 · Handball · Continental federationEuropean youth draws establish summer groups
Three men’s age-group tournaments required draws during the federation’s Vienna programme.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-02-24 · Handball · Continental federationYouth Club Trophy qualification semi-finals are drawn
A new women’s tournament joins the returning men’s competition on the road to the June finales.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-02-24 · Handball · Continental federationEuropean Cup quarter-final draw sets the remaining men’s route
Eight clubs from eight countries learned both their next opponents and possible semi-final paths.
Source: European Handball Federation2026-02-24 · Field hockey · EventChina’s women and Spain’s men take Hobart shootout bonuses
Both matches ended level in regulation on the penultimate Pro League day in Tasmania.
Source: International Hockey Federation2026-02-24 · Volleyball · ClubZeren reach Champions League quarter-finals in their debut campaign
The Ankara club defeated Schwerin in straight sets to set up another Conegliano meeting.
Source: European Volleyball Confederation2026-02-24 · Ice hockey · AthleteKnight and Muller carry their nations’ flags at the Olympic closing ceremony
Women’s hockey captains and medal contributors received prominent roles in Verona.
Source: International Ice Hockey Federation2026-02-24 · Field hockey · EventIsmailia set to host a men’s Hockey World Cup qualifier
Egypt’s March tournament will include England, Pakistan and five other teams.
Source: International Hockey Federation2026-02-24 · Athletics · National federationEngland Athletics completes fourteen regional throws training days
The winter programme reached 204 athletes and 102 coaches.
Source: England Athletics2026-02-24 · Judo · National federationFemale Fighters Festival announces a two-day coaching programme
Olympians and experienced coaches will lead sessions for participants aged eight and above.
Source: British Judo2026-02-24 · Artistic swimming · Continental federationMasters artistic swimming judges face mandatory online training
An eight-hour course and test will be required for the 2026 European judges list.
Source: European Aquatics2026-02-24 · Biathlon · International federationBiathlon 4 All reaches more than 1,000 Olympic guests
The IBU ran a laser-rifle participation activity throughout the Olympic fortnight.
Source: International Biathlon Union2026-02-24 · Chess · National federationUganda confirms its Olympiad chess teams
National championship results settled places after eleven-round contests.
Source: FIDE2026-02-24 · Para sport · National federationParalympicsGB completes its 25-athlete Milano Cortina team
The final selection included historic Para snowboard representation and athletes returning from major health challenges.
Source: ParalympicsGB2026-02-23 · Basketball · EventBreakers win inaugural Ignite Cup after beating Adelaide
Jackson-Cartwright’s second-half scoring helped New Zealand secure the trophy and $300,000 prize.
Source: National Basketball League2026-02-23 · Basketball · National federationTall Blacks select six Breakers for World Cup window
Rasmussen earns a senior debut place in the 12-player New Zealand squad.
Source: National Basketball League2026-02-23 · Basketball · ClubBreakers begin roster planning after mixed season
Boucher identified contract flexibility and rebuilding priorities following the Ignite Cup victory.
Source: National Basketball League2026-02-23 · Chess · International federationFIDE introduces two-stage world cadet cycle
A qualifying cup in Batumi will lead to limited-field world title events for children aged under eight, ten and twelve.
Source: FIDE2026-02-23 · Chess · National federationNigel Short visits Togo for chess development
FIDE’s development director discussed schools, clubs and coach training with the Togolese federation.
Source: FIDE2026-02-23 · Cricket · EventWest Indies hit 254 to beat Zimbabwe in Super Eights
Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell led a 107-run victory in Mumbai.
Source: International Cricket Council2026-02-23 · Archery · National federationUSA Archery signs three-year Bluestone national team partnership
The agreement places the investment firm’s branding on international team uniform sleeves.
Source: USA Archery2026-02-23 · Archery · EventJoung and Cho enter senior top four after US indoor weekend
The teenage recurve archers both scored 1147 in Fiskdale before the final national qualifying events.
Source: USA Archery2026-02-23 · Football · AthleteDorking sign Harry Pinchard from Gloucester City
The Welsh midfielder agreed an 18-month contract after an undisclosed-fee transfer.
Source: Dorking Wanderers2026-02-23 · Football · AthleteLiam Vincent joins Dorking on loan from Sutton
The left-sided player became available for the visit to Eastbourne.
Source: Dorking Wanderers