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Australian women's Pumas 7's crowned champions in Cape Town

Australian women's Pumas 7's crowned champions in Cape Town

The Argentinians defeated Australia 45-12 in the men's final, securing the first title of the Sevens season in Cape Town. With this victory and the runner-up position in Dubai, they now lead the World Circuit. In the women's category, Australia took home the gold and the top spot.



Shohei Ohtani, the million-dollar man

Shohei Ohtani, the million-dollar man

Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani switched sides and will join the Los Angeles Dodgers for $700 million over 10 years, setting a record and surpassing the likes of Leo Messi (MLS), Lebron James (NBA) and Patrick Mahomes (NFL).



Thomas Bach praises progress in women's engagement in Saudi Arabia

Thomas Bach praises progress in women's engagement in Saudi Arabia

The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, visited the Saudi Games as part of an official visit to the Kingdom. He met with HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal, President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC), and with the management team of the Saudi Olympic movement in general.



UCSA recognizes Professor Sobhy

UCSA recognizes Professor Sobhy

Professor Dr. Ashraf Sobhy won the award for Best Sports Service in Africa at the African Sports Awards organized by the Association of African Sports Confederations (UCSA). This recognition was bestowed in acknowledgment of his contribution to the Best Sports Service in Africa.


Peninnah Kabenge, re-elected unanimously to the UCSA Executive Board

Peninnah Kabenge, re-elected unanimously to the UCSA Executive Board

The General Electoral Assembly unanimously decided in the recent election held in Cairo to re-elect Peninnah Kabenge Aligawesa, who served as the Secretary-General of the Federation of University Sports in Africa (FASU), for a new term on the Executive Board of the Association of African Sports Confederation (AASC/UCSA).



Badminton season ends in Hangzhou

Badminton season ends in Hangzhou

The planet's top badminton players will gather in Hangzhou for what will be the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2023, marking the season's conclusion. On Monday, the draw for an exciting tournament will take place, commencing on Wednesday and offering a prize pool of $2,500,000 USD.





New doping appeal for CAS

New doping appeal for CAS

The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Tuesday that it has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the case of Norah Jeruto, the former world hurdles champion who was acquitted last month. She is the fourth athlete currently in the appeals process.


Second round of Rugby Sevens kicks off in Cape Town

Second round of Rugby Sevens kicks off in Cape Town

The twelve top rugby sevens teams, both male and female, will face off in the beautiful city of Cape Town, South Africa. The HSBC SVNS 2024 is set to thrill fans on December 9th and 10th, promising a spectacle like no other in the land of the Rugby 15 World Champions.