
IOC
LAUSANNE, February 27, 2025 - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) on Wednesday, 26 February, agreed to accept the resignation of IOC President Thomas Bach as an IOC Member, effective after 23 June 2025. This will be the day of the handover to the new IOC President, who will be elected on 20 March 2025 in Costa Navarino, Greece.President Bach tendered his resignation this week to the IOC EB following his announcement at the IOC Session in Paris that he would not seek an extension...

FOOTBALL
ACCRA, February 27, 2025 - The world’s youngest nation, South Sudan, made history when they hosted Algeria in a FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifier on 19 February at the Juba National Stadium, which underwent a major renovation thanks to almost USD 7 million in FIFA funding, notably from the FIFA Forward initiative. Having played their first international competition in the CECAFA Women’s tournament in 2021, the South Sudan Football Association collaborated with FIFA to launch the FIFA’s Menstrual Hygiene and...
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FIFA
NOUAKCHOTT, February 27, 2025 - Tuesday 25 February was a landmark day for Mauritania, as the country celebrated two historic and decisive turning points in its football development.The FIFA Talent Academy – the first of its kind in Africa – opened its doors, alongside the launch of the Cheikha Boïdiya Stadium project, which is being expanded and upgraded with support from the FIFA Forward Programme.The Mauritanian Football Association (FFRIM) welcomed many leading figures from politics and international...
Sport World News
LAHORE, February 25, 2025 – The Executive Committee of the South Asia Olympic Council (SAOC) concluded a highly productive meeting on Tuesday, 25 February in Lahore, Pakistan, marking significant progress in preparations for the 14th South Asian Games, which will be held from 23rd to 31st January 2026 in Lahore, Faisalabad and Islamabad.Chaired by Arif Saeed, President SAOC and National Olympic Committee (NOC) Pakistan, the meeting reinforced the collective commitment of South Asian NOCs to fostering...
WORLD AQUATICS
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World Aquatics
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