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Ostrava 2027 again hosts the world championship in para ice hockey in the elite A-Pool of the tournament
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Ostrava 2027 again hosts the world championship in para ice hockey in the elite A-Pool of the tournament

Find out why the 2027 A-Pool World Para Ice Hockey Championship is returning to Ostrava, a city that has already hosted the elite tournament three times. We bring an overview of the dates, announced participants, the importance of Ostravar Arena, the expectations of the Czech national team and the broader significance of the competition for the development of parasport and the international promotion of this dynamic winter sport.

May 6, 2026 at 6:46 AM · Sports desk
ITTF in London adopted a new constitution after tensions and disputed elections in the leadership of world table tennis
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ITTF in London adopted a new constitution after tensions and disputed elections in the leadership of world table tennis

Find out why the ITTF decision in London is important for the future of world table tennis. In the year of its centenary, the federation adopted a new constitution after disputed elections and months of institutional tensions, with announcements of clearer rules on voting, oversight, the composition of bodies, integrity and more responsible governance of the global sport in the new period.

May 6, 2026 at 6:46 AM · Sports desk
Doha 2026 ready for Gulf Games: mascot Washeq announces regional sports spectacle in Qatar in May
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Doha 2026 ready for Gulf Games: mascot Washeq announces regional sports spectacle in Qatar in May

Find out how Doha is completing preparations for Gulf Games 2026, a multisport competition that will bring together more than a thousand athletes from the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council. We bring an overview of the program, the symbolism of the mascot Washeq, sports venues, sponsors and Qatar's wider role in organizing major regional sporting events. The Games are held from May 11 to 22.

May 6, 2026 at 6:44 AM · Sports desk
European football is becoming ever richer, and the biggest clubs are finding it increasingly difficult to allow smaller rivals to break through to the top
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European football is becoming ever richer, and the biggest clubs are finding it increasingly difficult to allow smaller rivals to break through to the top

Find out why the financial gap in European football is growing faster than ever: the biggest clubs are piling up revenues from stadiums, sponsorships and European competitions, while smaller challengers are left with ever less room for a lasting breakthrough. We bring an overview of data, sporting context, business trends and consequences for the uncertainty of the strongest European leagues today.

May 6, 2026 at 6:16 AM · Sports desk
Kenya rewarded Sabastian Sawe after a historic sub-two-hour marathon on the streets of London
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Kenya rewarded Sabastian Sawe after a historic sub-two-hour marathon on the streets of London

Find out how Sabastian Sawe, after winning the London Marathon and recording an official result under two hours, became a symbol of a new era of long-distance running. We bring an overview of the state reception in Nairobi, the award from President William Ruto, the importance of the London race and the broader meaning of this feat for Kenyan athletics and the world marathon.

May 5, 2026 at 7:18 AM · Sports desk
Russian climbers returned to the World Climbing Series under neutral status after a multi-year suspension
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Russian climbers returned to the World Climbing Series under neutral status after a multi-year suspension

We bring an overview of the return of Russian sport climbers to international competitions after the suspension introduced because of the war in Ukraine. The appearance in Keqiao opened the question of neutral status, World Climbing rules and the broader Olympic framework that tries to separate individual athletes from state symbols and the political context.

May 5, 2026 at 7:18 AM · Sports desk
Leading tennis players criticize Roland-Garros over revenue share and record prize fund in Paris
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Leading tennis players criticize Roland-Garros over revenue share and record prize fund in Paris

Find out why the increase in the Roland-Garros prize fund to a record 61.7 million euros has caused dissatisfaction among some leading male and female tennis players. We bring an overview of the dispute over the players' share of revenues, the organizers' arguments, demands for greater transparency and possible consequences for Grand Slam tournaments in Paris and broader relations in world tennis.

May 4, 2026 at 10:32 PM · Sports desk

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