Under the auspices of the IBA, the competition, which runs until next Sunday at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban, South Africa, brings together boxers from several countries and pays tribute to one of the country's leaders, Nelson Mandela. There will be 12 women's and 13 men's weight categories.

The Spanish government promised on Tuesday to take action against the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) after it was hit by a series of scandals. Its former president, Luis Rubiales, is under investigation for corruption and now his successor, Pedro Rocha, is being investigated by the Supreme Court of Sports.

Returning to competition after almost four months out with injury, the 22-time Grand Slam winner was keen to play down expectations. He returned to action with a win over Italy's Cobolli at the Conde de Godó, a tournament the Spaniard has won 12 times. Nadal explained: "It was a good start."

A minimum of seven members are sought, including at least one active or former boxer or trainer with experience in both amateur and professional boxing. The aim is to improve Champions' Nights, monitor rules and study projects with continental promoters.

The two former boxers will be part of the first chapter of the Froch-Groves III podcast, a decade after their legendary fight at Wembley in front of 80,000 fans. In the first live event from the George Groves Boxing Club, they will share details of the rivalry they have always maintained.

Nicholas D'Amour has become the first archer to qualify for the Olympic Games. He did so last Tuesday. He won the semi-finals in Medellin last Tuesday to secure his place in the continental qualifiers. In Tokyo 2020 he won a place at the 2020 Olympic Games through universal qualification.

As well as South Africa, matches will also be played in Zimbabwe and Namibia, the tournament's co-hosts. The venues were also used for the 2003 World Cup, with Johannesburg's Wanderers Stadium being the largest, with a capacity of 30,000 for the October-November 2027 tournament.

The former Seventies star was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife and a friend in 1995 and died aged 76. The world was then shocked by the police chase and the trial. He went from star to villain, always in the shadow of his fame.

Vilnius, Lithuania, will host the events that are not part of the SELL Student Games, which will be held separately next week in Kaunas from 16-19 May. Registration closed this Thursday and the competitions will take place in the gyms of the Ozo Gymnasium in Vilnius and the Mykolas Romeris University in Kaunas.

Speaking at a press conference in his home town where he is training for a unified heavyweight title fight, the British boxer insisted there was "nothing personal" between him and his opponent, Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk. The fight, which takes place in Saudi Arabia on 18 May, was postponed due to a cut on Fury's face in the build-up.

Founded in 2023, they haven't lost a single match. They have 36 domestic victories to their name. They won the league and cup double in their debut season. Later this year, they'll take the biggest step in their short history. They'll be competing in the AFC Champions League 2, the equivalent of the Europa League.

The President of the IOC and the Vice-President of the European Commission, responsible for promoting the European way of life, fall into a trap when they are recorded talking to a supposed African leader. Both leaders end up praying to non-existent gods to make it happen with the to persuade the African Union not to take part in the Friendship Games.

The inaugural event will take place from 27 July to 3 August 2024. It will attract more than 4,000 participants and spectators. The Gold Coast will host five days of competition in Australian football, basketball, hockey, netball, softball and swimming. The sporting program is designed to expand opportunities for young people.

The Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) decided at its annual General Assembly not to support the IBA's appeal against the IOC's decision to withdraw recognition of the IBA and offered to enter into a dialogue with all parties to find a solution to regain recognition.