FIFA and the Japan Football Association (JFA) are delighted to announce that the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2012 will be hosted by Japan

Japan was proposed as the new host for the competition at the FIFA Executive Committee meeting held in Tokyo on... more

126th Annual General Meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB)

The 126th Annual General Meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) will take place on Saturday 3 March under... more

IN MEMORIAM: RENE PASQUIER (FRA)

Lausanne (SUI): René Pasquier, who served as President of the Organising Committee for the popular CSIO in La Baule (FRA)... more

“Special Olympians’ with Divisional Champions’ in Safari Park 2012” on Saturday Feb 25

Karachi-Pakistan, Feb 18, 2012: We ONA Sports Club, once again is going to organize an event of unique in class... more

5th World Conference on Women and Sport calls for more women in leadership roles

Participants in the 5th IOC World Conference on Women and Sport called on sports leaders to take a more proactive... more

President FIFA assured President PFF for his commitment to expedite and start the process for the construction of Five FIFA Goal Projects in March, 2012

Lahore-Pakistan, Feb 18, 2012: Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat, President Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) met Mr. Joseph S. Blatter, President... more

All 16 squads for ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 confirmed, Top two sides from the event will qualify for September’s ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012

Dubai, Feb 18, 2012: Some of the very best cricketers from ICC’s Associate and Affiliate members countries will assemble in... more

Judo Grand Prix Düsseldorf 2012 Preview

The Judo Grand Prix, Düsseldorf 2012 (18/19 February 2012) breaks all records: there are 11 Olympic, 21 World and 40... more

ICC statement following Mervyn Westfield’s sentencing in spot-fixing case

Dubai, Feb 17, 2012: The Chief Executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Mr Haroon Lorgat, on Friday made the... more

Captains look forward to Pepsi ICC WCL Div. 5 in Singapore

Dubai, Feb 17, 2012: The six captains in Singapore this week for Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 (WCL... more

IOC celebrates six winners at 2012 Women and Sport Awards

Los Angeles-USA, Feb 17, 2012: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday honoured five women and one organisation for their... more

Dirk Nowitzki of Germany is Player Of The Year

FIBA Europe announced on Tuesday that Dirk Nowitzki of Germany has been voted the 2011 European Player of the Year.... more

Dr. Jean-Marie Ayer appointed as Secretary General of the WTF

The WTF is pleased to announce that Dr. Jean-Marie Ayer has been appointed as Secretary General of the World Taekwondo... more

After stellar 2011 season, Watt taking a patient approach toward London – IAAF Online Diaries, Mitchell Watt of Australia sets a world season lead in the DN Galan

Injury may have clouded his Daegu campaign, Mitchell Watt writes in his first IAAF Online Diary, but a silver lining... more

Pool draw announced for Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens

The official draw has been held for the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, round six of the HSBC Sevens World... more

Olympic Games 2020, Cities submit Application Files to IOC

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is very pleased to announce that by the deadline of 15 February 2012, the cities... more

Draw results for FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Women Ankara from 25 June to 01 July 2012

ANKARA, Turkey Feb 15, 2012: (FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Women) – With just over four months to go until... more

SJAS and Ex. Olympians Hockey match’s pictures highlites.

Karachi-Pakistan: A friendly Hockey match between Sports Journalist Association of Sindh (SJAS) and Ex. Hockey Olympians of Pakistan, was held here... more

Qatar Celebrates 1st National Sports Day

Doha, Qatar, Feb 14, 2012: Qatar celebrated its first-ever National Sports Day today with Government agencies, private sector companies, educational... more

Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat, President PFF awarding the U-14 Football Championship-2012 trophy to U-14 Islamabad Football Association

Islamabad-Pakistan Feb 14, 2012: Islamabad lift the National U-14 Football Championship-2012 trophy after edging out Sindh on Wednesday in the... more

Accreditation window for the AFC Asian Olympics Qualifiers Playoff Round 4 is now open

Media accreditation for the AFC Asian Olympics Qualifiers Playoff Round 4 is now open. The accreditation window will close on... more

Jean-Claude Killy praises Sochi’s “spectacular downhill”

The IOC Coordination Commission for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games today wrapped up its seventh visit to Sochi, Russia, as... more

Jean-Claude Killy praises Sochi’s “spectacular downhill”

The IOC Coordination Commission for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games today wrapped up its seventh visit to Sochi, Russia, as... more

Sir Philip Craven, MBE, Awarded 2012 GSD Humanitarian Award, Award Accompanied by $100,000 Grant to Further Youth Sport Development

LOS ANGELES-USA, Feb 14, 2012: The Foundation for Global Sports Development (GSD) is honored to announce today that Sir Philip... more

Valanciunas, Young Men’s Player Of 2011

FIBA Europe announced on Monday that Jonas Valanciunas of Lithuania is the Young Men’s Player of the Year for 2011.... more

Spain Climb to New High in IRB World Rankings

Spain have climbed into the top 20 of the IRB World Rankings for the first time after handing defending champions... more

Russia’s Petushkov Wins IPC Athlete of the Month for January

Russian Nordic Skier Roman Petushkov has received the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) Athlete of the Month award for January for... more

Davis Cup by BNP Paribas – final results

The ITF has announced the final results for the 2012 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group first round ties... more

Rampant Samoa power to USA Sevens title

- Samoa hit jackpot in Las Vegas, – New Zealand lead HSBC Sevens World Series, – Over 64,000 fans attend... more

Doha 2020 Applicant File Reaches International Olympic Committee

Lausanne, Switzerland, Feb 13, 2012: The Doha 2020 Bid Committee bidding for the Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games today delivered... more

2012 ITF Seniors World Team Championships – Final Results

Please find below the final results for 9 cups from the 2012 ITF Seniors World Team Championships in San Diego,... more

Wilson extends sponsorship of Davis Cup and Fed Cup

London, Feb 11, 2012: The ITF announced today that it has renewed its sponsorship agreement with Wilson Racquet Sports as an international... more

Six nations remain unbeaten at USA Sevens in Las Vegas

Dublin-Ireland, Feb 10, 2012: USA Sevens ‘Friday night football’ heralded a success, - 2016 Olympic hosts Brazil revel in return to... more

The USA win four team golds in Vegas

The senior team finals for the gold and bronze medals took place on Thursday at the Indoor World Championships in... more

200 Days to go to London 2012 Paralympic Games

Lausanne (SUI), Feb 10, 2012: The London 2012 Paralympic Games look set to take Paralympic Equestrian into the history books... more

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Germany, Feb 10, 2012: To mark 200 days to go until the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the... more

ICC rebrands 50-Over League as the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Championship

Dubai, Feb 07, 2012: The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that the current 50-Over League played by the top... more

Doha 2020 Unveils Bid Logo and Campaign Slogan

Doha-Qatar, Feb 10, 2012: The Doha 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games Bid Committee unveiled details of its bid logo at... more

Sunil Gavaskar inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Dubai Feb 09, 2012: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame on... more

ICC announces details of third round ICC Intercontinental Cup and Pepsi ICC WCL Championship matches

Dubai, Feb 09, 2012: Early pace-setter and three-time former champion Ireland travels to Mombasa this week to take on Kenya... more