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Montevideo, July 6th 2025 - 00:11 UTC

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  • Wednesday, April 9th 2025 - 00:14 UTC

    Brasilia to host 2025 Youth Games

    This year's version will include virtual rowing competitions

    Brasília has been confirmed as the host city for the 2025 Youth Games, scheduled from September 10 to 25, Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) President Marco La Porta and Federal District Lieutenant Governor Celina Leão announced Tuesday. Highlighting Brasília's history of hosting major sporting events, they underscored the importance of youth sports in building a sporting nation. This edition will further delve into engaging young audiences through electronic sports.

  • Monday, April 7th 2025 - 10:06 UTC

    Falklands holds largest volleyball tournament in Islands history; in three weeks Chile tour

    The FIVC Men’s Team that will be playing in Chile; Team’s performance in Round 1 was shaky, but they managed to secure a win.

    The Tumbledown Hall at Mount Pleasant Complex was buzzing with energy on Saturday as it hosted the largest volleyball tournament in the history of the Falkland Islands. A total of 14 teams gathered for the highly anticipated “MPC Inter-department Volleyball Tournament,” which followed a knockout format and showcased some exceptional volleyball talent.

  • Friday, March 28th 2025 - 10:02 UTC

    Measures announced to tackle racism in sports

    Ronaldo will be a part of Conmebol's task force

    Brazil's Government Thursday launched a comprehensive plan to tackle racism in sports, focusing on awareness, monitoring, and education. Key actions include creating a seal and award for anti-racist sports entities, launching educational campaigns at events, and developing a digital platform to track racial discrimination data. The initiative, supported by Ministers Anielle Franco (Racial Equality) and André Fufuca (Sports), emphasizes collaboration with sports justice, media, and government programs to promote equality and inclusion.

  • Thursday, March 27th 2025 - 08:25 UTC

    Falklands’ cricket team returns to Costa Rica after 14 years with an excellent performance

    The former Ambassador in Uruguay, Lyster-Binns with the Falklands cricket team which had an outstanding performance

    The recently concluded visit of the Falkland Islands cricket team to Costa Rica marked a historic occasion, as the team returned after a 14-year absence to participate in a tournament. It was also an opportunity for the Islanders to meet British Ambassador to Costa Rica, Ben Lyster-Binns, a good friend of the Falklands which he visited while a previous appointment as British ambassador in Uruguay.

  • Friday, March 21st 2025 - 09:25 UTC

    African woman Coventry wins IOC presidency at first try

    Until 1981 there were no female members of the IOC, the two-time gold medalist recalled

    Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry was elected Thursday as the tenth International Olympic Committee (IOC) President during the body's 144th Session in Costa Navarino, Greece. The 41-year-old former seven-time Olympic swimming medal winner will succeed Germany's Thomas

  • Wednesday, March 19th 2025 - 10:12 UTC

    Brazil condemns Conmebol chief statements

    Domínguez later apologized for his remarks

    The Brazilian Government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Tuesday condemned South American Football Confederation President Alejandro Dominguez's remark comparing a Libertadores Cup without Brazilian teams to “Tarzan without Cheetah,” and criticized the sporting body for failing to combat racism effectively.

  • Tuesday, March 18th 2025 - 10:57 UTC

    Falklands’ national Football Team has new manager; ban lifted on ex-coach

    Sport and fitness run in Dan’s blood having spent 5 years as a PE teacher, as well as being the founder and owner of the adventure business: Falklands Outdoors.

    The Falkland Islands Football League has announced the appointment of Daniel Biggs as Men’s National Team Manager. Dan is no stranger to representing Falklands Football with SEVEN International Island Games under his belt!

  • Tuesday, March 11th 2025 - 10:15 UTC

    Charles III launched the King's Baton Relay for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

    As the first Baton-bearer, Sir Chris Hoy walked through the Quadrangle of Buckingham Palace to the Centre Arch with a pathway lined by Pipers from the Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band.

    His Majesty King Charles III, Patron of Commonwealth Sport, has officially launched the inaugural Commonwealth Sport King’s Baton Relay for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at Buckingham Palace on Commonwealth Day, Monday 10 March 2025. His Majesty placed his Message to the Commonwealth into the first Baton, passing it to the first Baton-bearer, Sir Chris Hoy, to start the relay with 500 days to go to the Opening Ceremony of Glasgow 2026.

  • Monday, March 10th 2025 - 15:05 UTC

    Trial of Maradona's medical team starting this week

    About 100 witnesses are expected to be questioned throughout the proceedings

    Seven healthcare professionals treating Argentine football legend Diego Armando Maradona will stand trial for manslaughter and negligence resulting in death starting this week. The proceedings are expected to last four months. If convicted, each defendant faces between eight and 25 years in jail. One nurse will be tried separately, starting in July, since she chose a trial by jury.

  • Monday, March 10th 2025 - 08:56 UTC

    Palmeiras says sanctions against racist Cerro Porteño too lenient

    A Paraguayan fan holding a child was caught on camera imitating a monkey as Figueredo left the pitch to be substituted

    Officials from the São Paulo football club Palmeiras said the South American Football Confederation's sanctions issued Sunday against Paraguay's Cerro Porteño following last week's racist incidents were “extremely lenient.”