Croatia is FIL's 53rd Member Nation

FIL announces Croatia approved to become 53rd member nation by a December 2015 postal vote of fed members.
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Philippines Bid Receives Unanimous Government Support for 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup

The Philippines bid for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup has today announced that it has received the full support of all levels of the nation’s Government.
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IOC President visits Vanuatu -- sees sporting "inspiration" in the wake of devastation left by Cyclone Pam

IOC President Thomas Bach arrived in Vanuatu Sunday, just six weeks after the island nation was hit by the devastating storm. 
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Kosovo Joins Athletics Federation

(ATR) Kosovo will join the IAAF as its 214th member country. 
Kosovo Joins Athletics Federation

Surfing plays its part in the social and economic recovery of Haiti

Since its formation in 2011, Surf Haiti, the national Surfing association of the Caribbean nation, has used Surfing to contribute to the country’s social and economic redevelopment following the devastating earthquake in 2010.
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UK Sport announces 2.3 million boost to sports on the road to Rio

UK Sport, the nation’s high performance sports agency, today confirmed an extra £2.3 million investment into Olympic and Paralympic sports as a result of its Annual Investment Review, as it looks to protect and enhance medal potential at next year’s Games in Rio de Janeiro.
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2014 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas by the numbers

A total of 566 players from 122 nations contested the 2014 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas in another memorable year for the competition. Switzerland, led by Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka, became only the 14th nation to win the 115-year-old event after defeating France 3-1 in the Final in Lille on 21-23 November.
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