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Oshodi tips Africa’s young t’tennis stars for stardom

Wahid Oshodi, ITTF Africa President, tips young African table tennis stars for global stardom after impressive performances at the 2026 ITTF Africa Youth C Read More: https://punchng.com/oshodi-tips-africas-young-ttennis-stars-for-stardom/

Kickboxing federation boss lauds NSC reforms

Kickboxing Federation boss Mykel Eneduwa praises NSC reforms and transparent leadership for Nigeria’s record-breaking performance at the Commonwealth Games Read More: https://punchng.com/kickboxing-federation-boss-lauds-nsc-reforms/

Tourism sector is staying afloat, but with warning signs

While Mexico’s tourism industry’s fragile balance is largely supported by the vitality of domestic travelers, official statistics reveal troubling signs concerning foreign visitor spending and tourism service performance. According to…

'Errors were made': Read FIFA chief's World Cup letter in full

Infantino given FIFA support, admits 'mistakes'

FIFA said Wednesday it had apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a summit held in Morocco "reaffirmed their full support" for his presidency.

Judge reexamined, says 'I'll be back this season'

Yankees star Aaron Judge, who has not played in a game since May 31, was cleared for "light activity" after he had his fractured rib re-imaged Tuesday and remains confident he will return to play this season.

'Respect senior players': Rahane warns Gambhir amid India's Test struggles

Rahane also pointed to the rapid transition in the Indian Test side. Within six months, India lost Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the Test setup. Without naming anyone directly, he said a Test team needs more…

Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles away

Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.

Former All Black joins new coaching team for All Blacks Sevens' Olympic push

NZ Rugby has named the coaching group who will take the All Blacks Sevens through to the 2028 Olympics.

Netball's uniform debacle hints at bigger problem for women in sport

Swifts netballer and professional nutritionist Teigan O'Shannassy says uniform problems are just one of the many difficulties elite female athletes struggling with body image issues face.

FIFA pledges 'full support' for Infantino and apologises for sell-off plan

FIFA has reiterated its support for embattled president Gianni Infantino, while apologising to its member associations for the aborted bid to sell off stakes in the World Cup.

Infantino to remain as FIFA boss following crisis meeting

FIFA issued a statement late on Wednesday saying that Infantino retained the "full support" of Secretary General Mattias Grafström and members of the FIFA management board.