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Colombian MMA association joins GAMMA

22 hours ago | insidethegames.biz | Rafael Khalatyan

The Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts has announced the addition of OCAMM as its newest member federation, a move set to bolster the growth of amateur MMA in Colombia and Latin America with joint support programmes. The decision followed a thorough internal review and an extraordinary meeting by the Colombian Association of Mixed Martial Arts.
FIBA Congress set to be largest ever

1 day ago | insidethegames.biz | Marcos Menocal Pareja

On Thursday, members of the FIBA Central Board met to finalise the preparations for the events that will transform Bahrain into the global basketball capital over the coming days. Meanwhile, members of the national delegations began to arrive. Starting this Friday, the award-winning Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre will host the in-person meeting of the vast majority of key leaders from the International Basketball Federation.
Fujairah Day 5: Last gold to Morocco

1 day ago | insidethegames.biz | Rafael Khalatyan

The largest ever World Taekwondo Cadet Championships, held in the United Arab Emirates, concluded on Wednesday with Iran leading the men's team standings and Korea topping the women's. On the final day, gold medals were shared across four nations, with the African country claiming its only gold. Competition on the last day featured finals in four weight categories. Nikolai Sychev, competing as an Individual Neutral Athlete, claimed gold in the men's -41 kg, defeating Oman's Dawood Fahad Al-Yusufi.
Melgar's journey to historic gold

1 day ago | insidethegames.biz | Rafael Khalatyan

Christopher Andre Astorga Melgar has made history for El Salvador, claiming the nation's first-ever kyorugi medal at a World Championships in any age category. His golden performance came in the men's -49kg division at the World Taekwondo Cadet Championships in Fujairah. Astorga Melgar faced Yunus Ali Körp of Türkiye in a dramatic final. He secured crucial late points in both the first and third rounds to clinch the memorable victory.
Faye: A medal to inspire Senegal

1 day ago | insidethegames.biz | Rafael Khalatyan

The African country celebrated a historic moment in taekwondo as its athlete secured the nation's first-ever medal at a World Taekwondo Cadet Championships, claiming bronze in the women's -44kg category in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. Tening Faye's impressive performance culminated in a bronze medal, a landmark achievement for Senegalese taekwondo. Speaking after her success, she expressed immense pride, stating, "I am very happy. I am glad to have a bronze medal.
FIBA congress begins in Bahrain

2 days ago | insidethegames.biz | Marcos Menocal Pareja

Some 250 international federations and more than 500 participants are expected to attend the event from 14-18 May to discuss the current state and future of global basketball. The hall of fame induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, when nine individuals will be inducted. Everything is ready. From Wednesday, national representatives from FIBA member associations will start arriving in Bahrain.
Olympic champion Snyder arrested

2 days ago | insidethegames.biz | Rafael Khalatyan

The double Olympic medallist and Rio 2016 champion was among more than a dozen individuals detained in connection with a prostitution sting operation conducted by police in Columbus, Ohio, according to reports. Wrestler, Kyle Snyder, was arrested in a hotel room on Friday for engaging in sexual services for payment, before being released at the scene.
Jail sought for Ingebrigtsen Sr

2 days ago | insidethegames.biz | Sam May

Ingebrigtsen, 59, who previously coached several of his children, is accused of abusing Jakob, 24, and his sister Ingrid, 18, over a 14-year period between 2008 and 2022. He denies all the charges. The trial began in March at the Sandnes District Court in south-western Norway and is scheduled to conclude on 15 May. According to broadcaster NRK, the prosecution told the court that the alleged offences warranted a custodial sentence of two and a half years.
Wiggins reveals cocaine addiction

2 days ago | insidethegames.biz | Sam May

The 45-year-old Tour de France winner and five-time Olympic gold medallist has opened up on his yearly struggles with the class A drug following his retirement from professional cycling. Speaking to The Observer, Sir Bradley Wiggins said he became a 'functioning addict' in the years after stepping away from the sport in 2016, and that his family feared for his life. "There were times my son thought I was going to be found dead in the morning," said Wiggins. "I was a functioning addict.
Fujairah Day 4: Asia shines again

2 days ago | insidethegames.biz | Rafael Khalatyan

After claiming only one gold medal on day three of the 2025 World Taekwondo Cadet Championships, Asian countries made a strong comeback on day four, with Korea and Uzbekistan claiming their second golds and Iran securing their first The men's -53kg category final was an entertaining contest, with Parham Tarchani Salehan of Iran claiming gold against Vasileios Nikolaou of Greece. Tarchani Salehan won the final in two rounds with scores of 12-9 and 19-14.