Petr Yan reclaims UFC championship belt
Russian fighter Petr Yan has reclaimed the UFC bantamweight championship with a unanimous decision victory over Georgia's Merab Dvalishvili in a fight that went the full five rounds.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: groups set in U.S.
The draw for FIFA's 2026 World Cup took place in Washington D.C. yesterday.
Georgian footballer named best player in China
FC Shandong Taishan's Georgian international Vako Qazaishvili has received Chinese Super League Player of the Season recognition following an outstanding campaign.
Iranian national team decided to participate in World Cup draw
The draw will take place on December 5 in the US capital
Iran officially announces boycott of 2026 FIFA World Cup draw
The draw is scheduled for December 5 in Washington, D.C
Iranian karateka wins historic gold at World Championships
Female Iranian karateka Atousa Golshadnezhad made history after winning a gold medal at the World Karate Championships in Cairo as the first Iranian woman.
Azerbaijani boxer wins European Championship
Subkhan Mamedov was named the best boxer at the European Youth Championships
Farid Gayibov re-elected as President of European Gymnastics
Azerbaijan’s Minister of Youth and Sports Farid Gayibov has been re-elected as the president of the European Gymnastics Federation (European Gymnastics), the federation's press service reported.
Topuria reveals hiatus from active competition
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has revealed that he will not compete in the first quarter of 2026 due to personal reasons.
Iran boycotts FIFA World Cup draw
The Iranian delegation has withdrawn from the draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing U.S. visa restrictions that have impacted Iranian athletes, spokesperson for the Iranian Football Federation Amir Mehdi Alavi said.
Napoli overcomes Qarabag in Champions League
The match of the 5th round of the general stage of the UEFA Champions League between Qarabağ and Napoli took place in Naples.
FIFA-Saudi $1bln fund to boost sports infrastructure in developing countries
Saudi Arabia's Fund for Development (SFD) will provide up to $1 billion in concessional loans to build or enhance footballing infrastructure in developing nations under a Memorandum of Understanding with FIFA.
Makhachev ready to fight Ian Machado Garry
Double UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev said he is ready to fight top contender in the UFC's welterweight division Ian Machado Garry.
Kazakh sportsman elected World Boxing president
Former middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin was confirmed as the new president of World Boxing at the governing body's annual Congress in Rome.
Islamic Solidarity Games concludes in Riyadh
The closing ceremony of the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on November 21.
First day of European Taekwondo Championships brings Azerbaijan gold
On the first day of the European Taekwondo Championships in Aigle, Switzerland, young Azerbaijani athletes claimed one gold and two bronze medals.
World Cup qualifying tournament 2026: France defeat Azerbaijan
The match between Azerbaijan and France was held in Baku as part of the 6th round of the 2026 World Cup European Zone qualifying tournament.
Azerbaijani gymnasts become European champions in mixed pairs competition
Azerbaijani gymnasts became European champions in aerobic gymnastics in the mixed pairs competition, the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation said.
Islam Makhachev becomes first Russian champion in two UFC categories
Russian mixed martial artist (MMA) Islam Makhachev defeated Jack Della Maddalena from Australia and became the UFC welterweight champion.
Israeli footballer receives 99-year ban
The Israel Football Association has imposed a 99-year ban on a player from Yermiahu Holon for beating an opponent.
