
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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LAUSANNE, February 25, 2025 – Johan Eliasch, president of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), became an IOC member just six months ago but he is confident that he is the right man to succeed Thomas Bach as the IOC president.Speaking during the second episode of the “Let’s Talk to the IOC Presidential Candidates” Q&A series organised by AIPS on 25 February, the Swedish-British businessman, philanthropist and long-time environmentalist said: “I had absolutely no intention of running when I...
Let’s talk to the IOC Presidential Candidates | Mrs Kirsty Coventry
Continuons à travailler ensemble pour un sport propre, une meilleure société et pour la paix
Sigamos trabajando juntos por un deporte limpio, una sociedad mejor y por la paz.
Let's continue to work together for clean sport, peace & a better society
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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...
BASKETBALL
TBILISI, February 26, 2025 - Georgia lost a hard fought battle in Serbia 54:63 and closed out the Euro 2025 qualification tournament with 3 wins and 3 defeats.Against Serbia, Georgia was without some key players like Kamar Baldwin and captain Tornike Shengelia. Others gave their best effort, but felt short.Lets walk through the statistical leaders of the team during the qualification.Tornike Shengelia finished the tournament with a team-high 22.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists as well. Add in 1.3...
WORLD AQUATICS
Media accreditation opens for the World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m) – Budapest 2024
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