Monthly Archives: July 2022

IPC transfers to FIS the governance of three Para snow sports

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced the transfer of governance of the sports of Para alpine skiing, Para cross-country skiing and Para snowboard to the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) as of  13 July 2022 following approval from the FIS membership and the IPC Governing Board. At the 53rd International Ski Congress on 26 May in Milan, Italy, ...

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IPC transfers governance of Para biathlon to the International Biathlon Union

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has transferred the governance of Para biathlon to the International Biathlon Union (IBU) as of 13 July 2022. The decision follows the unanimous approval of the transfer from the IPC Governing Board during its meeting on 31 May 2022. Para biathlon will be managed by the IBU in cooperation with the International Ski Federation and ...

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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 media accreditation to close on 18 July

  The media accreditation application process for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia closes on Monday 18 July. The 16-team World Cup takes place between 16 October and 13 November 2022 across seven venues in Adelaide, Brisbane, Geelong, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.   The portal will close at 13h00 GMT/ 17h00 Dubai time/ 18h30 IST/ 23h00 ...

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Five days to WCH Oregon 22

The countdown begins, with just five days to go until the World Athletics Championships Oregon 22.   Plane tickets have been booked, everyone’s all packed and ready to put on a show. The excitement is real, especially since the final list of competing athletes has been announced!   Find out how to follow in your country below, and don’t miss any ...

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Jonny Bairstow and Marizanne Kapp claim ICC Player of the Month Awards for June

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the winners of the ICC Player of the Month awards for June 2022 as England’s all-conquering Jonny Bairstow and South Africa’s batting force Marizanne Kapp. Bairstow is crowned following a month of memorable performances in his side’s 3-0 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) series victory against reigning champions New Zealand. Despite a quiet start at Lord’s, Bairstow produced ...

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Blind Archer Tanveer Ahmed Clinched 2nd Medal

Blind Archer Tanveer Ahmed Clinched 2nd Medal of the year by Winning Bronze Medal in Para Archery World ranking event and European Cup 2022. He lost in semi final against Geovanni of Italy by giving tough fight of 7-3 set points. Earlier Tanveer Ahmed scored personal best 346 points in the qualification round. Italian Archers Pirano & Giovanni won Gold ...

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Izan Almansa named TISSOT MVP after helping Spain win historic silver medal

MALAGA (Spain) – Izan Almansa may have come up one step short of his ultimate dream of winning the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2022 title, but the Spanish big man was named TISSOT Most Valuable Player after helping the host team make history by reaching the Final. Almansa collected 9 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals as he and ...

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USA crowned FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2022 champions after defeating Spain

MALAGA (Spain) – The USA remains atop the youth basketball world as they defeated Spain 79-67 to capture the title at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2022 – even though the home side really put up a strong challenge. Jeremy Fears poured in 17 points as the Americans’ leading scorer while Ron Holland scored 13 points and Cooper Flagg added 10 ...

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Shepherd replaces Paul in the West Indies Squad for the CG United ODI Series in Guyana

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) Senior Men’s Selection Panel has named Romario Shepherd in the 13-member squad to face Bangladesh in the three-match CG United One-Day International (ODI) Series. Shepherd was originally a reserve but will now replace Keemo Paul, who tested positive for COVID-19 and is therefore unavailable. Odean Smith has been added as the reserve.   Shepherd bowled well in the recent ...

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Australia and China win FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2022

  SINGAPORE – Australia’s men and China’s women won the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2022, which took place in the footsteps of Singapore’s iconic Marina Bay Sands on July 6-10. Australia completed a three-peat after defeating New Zealand 21-17 in a thriller of a final. Sharpshooter Andrew Steel had ice in his veins to finish with 8 points along with big man Daniel ...

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