Baku to host Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships
The closing ceremony of the 42nd Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships was held in Frankfurt, Germany.
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Badminton tournament in Baku features athletes from Iran, US and Georgia
The “Azerbaijan Junior Open 2026” international badminton tournament has kicked off in Baku, bringing together young badminton players aged under 19.
Russia and Iran to play friendly football match in September
The national football teams of Russia and Iran will play a friendly match on September 29 in Kazan, the capital of the Russian republic of Tatarstan, the Russian Football Union’s (RFU) press office reported on Friday.
Spanish Super Cup moved from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye
Spain has announced that the Spanish Super Cup will be moved from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye and held in Istanbul next February.
PSG wins UEFA Super Cup for second consecutive year
Paris Saint-Germain have won the UEFA Super Cup for a second straight year by beating Aston Villa 2-1 thanks to Desire Doue’s second-half goal in the annual curtain-raiser to the European football season.
Trump says 'terrible mistake' may be made replacing FIFA chief
A possible replacement of Gianni Infantino, the current president of the world’s governing body of football, FIFA, would be a "terrible mistake", U.S. President Donald Trump said.
FIFA notes deliberate attempt to harm Infantino's reputation
International football federation FIFA believes that it is witnessing a deliberate attempt to harm the reputation of the organization and its President Gianni Infantino, a FIFA statement reads.
Baku and Tehran sign sports cooperation plan
Representatives of Azerbaijan and Iran have agreed on a sports cooperation plan that will remain valid until 2029.
World Boxing allows Russian athletes to compete under national symbols
World Boxing has allowed Russian athletes to compete at its events with full eligibility under the Russian flag and with the national anthem, Russian Sports Minister and President of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) Mikhail Degtyarev said.
International Ice Hockey Federation keeps Russia barred until 2027
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced a decision to extend Russia’s suspension from international tournaments until 2027, the IIHF press office announced.
UEFA announces boycott of 2030 FIFA World Cup
Member associations of Europe’s governing football body, UEFA, flatly rejected a proposal of the world’s governing body, FIFA, to sell World Cup rights to private investors, UEFA’s press office said.
European nations discussing World Cup boycott
European nations are discussing boycotting the World Cup if Gianni Infantino pushes ahead with plans to sell off part of FIFA to private investors, Sky News reveal.
Azerbaijan ranks second at U17 Wrestling World Championships
The Greco-Roman wrestling competition at the U17 World Championships has concluded in Baku, the Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation reported.
Armenian wrestler praises warm welcome in Baku
Armenian wrestler Janes Nazaryan said participants at the U17 World Wrestling Championships in Baku received a warm and high-level welcome.
Baku hosts opening ceremony of U17 World Wrestling Championships
An opening ceremony of the 2026 U17 World Wrestling Championships was held at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan, on July 27.
Azerbaijan to host first FIFA U-15 World Cup
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree on Monday on measures to host the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in 2026.
Malaysia to host F1 Bahrain GP due to Mideast war
The Bahrain Grand Prix, canceled in April due to the Middle East war, will be held in Malaysia in early October, Formula 1 organizers announced.
U-17 Wrestling World Championships kick off in Azerbaijan
The World Wrestling Championships for athletes under the age of 17 will be held in Azerbaijan from July 27 to August 2. A record number of wrestlers are set to compete in the tournament.
Armenian freestyle wrestling team arrives in Baku for U17 World Championships
Armenia's youth freestyle wrestling team has arrived in Baku to compete in the U17 World Championships, after the Greco-Roman team's arrival the previous day
Baku to host largest U17 World Wrestling Tournament
Baku will host the U17 World Wrestling Championships at the National Gymnastics Arena at the end of July
