Morinari Watanabe faces challenger in this week’s International Gymnastics Federation presidential election - Federation Focus
Also: Usmanov running unopposed for re-election as FIE president; World Judo Day celebrated; ISA names new head of marketing and media; World Triathlon Athlete’s Committee election deadline nears
World’s top lacrosse teams set to battle it out in the newest format of the game - Federation Focus
Also: FIH announces extension of partnership with Polytan; first nominees revealed for World Athletics Awards 2021.
IWF takes additional steps ahead of December’s make or break Electoral Congress - Federation Focus
Also: AIBA expects record number of boxers at world championships in Belgrade; Ski Mountaineering and Eurovision Sport join forces in broadcast deal
FIS allocates money to member associations to “mitigate the financial pressures” of the pandemic - Federation Focus
Also: World Rugby unveils new women’s competition; UIPM president running unopposed for eighth term in November elections; U.S. Ski & Snowboard appoints new president & CEO
FIFA delegation travels to U.S. stadiums as the next stage in choosing host cities for 2026 World Cup begins - Federation Focus
Also: World Curling Federation holds AGM; star-studded field for TotalEnergies BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2021; pandemic forces changes to athletics and karate events
Covid and international relations combine to cost Lake Placid its luge world cup races - Federation Focus
Also: IWF to hold Electoral Congress in December; Judo, beach soccer and kickboxing added to European Game 2023 sports program
Sport Climbing Signs Marketing Deal -- Federation Focus
Also: Two new members for International Floorball Federation; ITTF needs hosts for 2020 qualification tournaments