Australian Dylan Alcott, a two time Paralympic champion has accused US Open organisers of "discrimination" after wheelchair tennis events were omitted from this year's edition of the Grand Slam tournament.

Iranian karateka Bahman Askari says he is targeting a gold medal at the rearranged Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, now scheduled to take place in 2021.

The British Olympic Association (BOA) Athletes Commission has published an open letter saying it unanimously rejects racism and all forms of discrimination.

A railway station near to the University of Birmingham, the venue hosting hockey and squash at the 2022 Commonwealth Games is set to be upgraded ahead of the event.

Global Athlete has called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to immediately abolish Rule 50, claiming it breaches athletes human rights.

The International University Sports Federation's (FISU) Student Committee held a virtual meeting, during which members were encouraged to become active in the organisation's projects.

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has announced the launch of its first ever international esports competition.

A virtual boat race, which featured Olympians and Paralympians competing alongside club rowers, was won by a team representing Cambridge today.

Belgium's Luca Brecel won snooker's Championship League title as the sport resumed following the coronavirus shutdown.

The Great Lakes Games, a competition for athletes in the United States with disabilities, is holding a week of virtual sessions in place of its traditional competitions, which have been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

FIBA President Hamane Niang condemned all forms of racism as he read an open letter to start the organisation's Executive Committee video conference, which took place today.

A Member of Parliament for Birmingham has warned the city's council may not be able to provide promised funding for the Commonwealth Games in 2022 because of financial difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

The International Cycling Union (UCI) has confirmed updates to the international event calendar as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Former International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) President Lamine Diack has criticised his son at his corruption trial in Paris, branding him "a thug."