Rugby: Reactions The International Rugby Board officials and athletes speak up after the governing body's successful bid for inclusion in the Olympic Games: a historic day for rugby and the development of the game. more -->
Rugby Sevens: Olympic in 2016 Rugby sevens, which has featured in three editions of The World Games, has been voted for inclusion into the Olympics 2016 and 2020 by the 121st IOC Session. The IWGA congratulates its member federation IRB. more -->
At 16:35 h UTC, the second-to-last game of day one, between Fiji and Georgia, is over. Fiji prevailed 26:10. New Zeland beat Italy 42:0 earlier. Now it's South Africa playing Japan ... The action can be followed live on the streaming site set up by the International Rugby Board.
You try lifting two tons on an empty stomach! While food can be a performance tool, renouncing breakfast can also make the difference. It did for Daisuke Midote, JPN, in the powerlifting at The World Games 2001 Akita. more -->
A LONE STAR SPORTS ICON! An exceptional athlete! … A highly competitive individual! … A man who thrives on rewriting the annals of a sport! … Born, raised and residing in Texas! It's not Lance Armstrong! more -->
Anna Dogonadze won the bronze at The World Games 1997 Lahti in women’s individual trampoline for herself and her native Georgia. When trampoline premiered in the Sydney 2000 Olympics, Anna competed for Germany. more -->
