World number 15 lashes out at sport governing bodies following compatriots’ criticism of WTA not taking stance on Russian invasion

National men’s squad had tough time battling Covid, rink closures ahead of upcoming World C’ship Division IV tournament in Kyrgyzstan

World, European football governing bodies have suspended Russian representatives, clubs from international competitions ‘until further notice’

Newly elected president I. Vikneswaran is committed to lead Kuala Lumpur Hockey Association out of ‘difficult financial position’

Russian Daniil Medvedev becomes first tennis player since 2004 outside of ‘Big Four’ to be world number one

44-year-old goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has a record 176 caps for Italy

Three-year programme aims to produce high-calibre female junior athletes in swimming, tennis, squash and BMX cycling

Sponsorship deal between second-tier German club and energy company worth RM42 million a year

German sports agency SID claims decision supported by German and English football associations

Badminton World Federation has also banned both countries’ flags, national anthems until further notice following their involvement in Ukraine invasion

Organisers expected to announce guidelines three weeks before the competition pending current Covid-19 situation

Jurgen Klopp dares Liverpool to become first English club to sweep clean major trophies

FIFA has earlier allowed Russia to play home matches at neutral venues without displaying national flag and anthem