NEW DELHI, March 15, 2025 - The first-ever Kabaddi World Cup to be held outside Asia will start from 17th of March. The seven-day tournament will take place across the West Midlands region of England, showcasing the sport’s remarkable global growth - with up to 500 million set to tune in worldwide.Ahead of the event, World Kabaddi President Ashok Das and England Kabaddi Association President Prem Singh addressed the media during an online roundtable.Das shared that kabaddi sport, an ancient Indian sport...

MONACO, March 14, 2025 - World Athletics is proud to announce the next step in its Media Development Programme (MDP): the World Athletics Media Academy. This initiative is designed to nurture the next generation of sports media professionals in journalism, photography and TV commentary. By addressing critical gaps in talent, diversity and expertise, the Media Academy is ensuring a brighter future for the storytelling of athletics.World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said: “The innovative World Athletics...

TURIN, March 13, 2025 - “It was my childhood dream,” said 31-year-old Luca Vergnano, moments after claiming the first gold medal of the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025. Hailing from Pianezza, Italy, Vergnano struck gold in the Giant Slalom - a breathtaking showcase of grit, skill, and lifelong determination.The competition, running from March 8 to 15, are unfolding across the stunning alpine settings of Turin, Sestriere, Bardonecchia, and Pragelato, bringing together special athletes from all...

MIES, March 14, 2025 - FIBA’s Executive Committee has met at the Patrick Baumann House of Basketball with a full agenda for the first meeting of the year.The following key topics were discussed:FIBA Continental Cup Qualifiers 2025The Executive Committee received detailed reports on the recent completion of the FIBA AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers, the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers, the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers, and the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers. Basketball fans from across the globe flocked to watch...