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Antalya to host Ethnosport Forum with focus on traditional sports
The World Ethnosport Union will convene its 8th Ethnosport Forum in Antalya from April 3-5, bringing together participants from 29 countries to discuss the future of traditional sports and cultural heritage. The event will also serve as a planning platform for the upcoming Ethnosports 2027.
30 March 2026
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When is the 23rd World Cup and when will it be held?
The semi-final matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers play-off round will be played today. The 16 teams participating in the play-off stage, which will be played as single-match elimination rounds, will compete in four different play-off paths, each containing four teams. The teams in the first and second pots will play their semi-final matches at home. The final matches will be held on March 31st. The 23rd World Cup, organized by FIFA, will be hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. So, when does the 23rd World Cup start, and what are the dates? Here are the details..
26 March 2026
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Türkiye beats Serbia 94-86, advances in World Cup Qualifiers
The Turkish National Basketball Team secured their place in the second round of FIBA 2027 World Cup Qualifiers with a hard-fought 94-86 victory over Serbia in Istanbul. Tarik Biberovic led the hosts with 21 points as Türkiye remained unbeaten atop Group C with four wins.
03 March 2026
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European clubs smash revenue record, topping €30 billion in 2025, UEFA reports
Real Madrid leads with €1.18 billion, followed by Barcelona and Bayern Munich, as the continent's football economy fully recovers and surpasses pre-pandemic levels.
27 February 2026
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Benfica-Real Madrid match suspended after Vinicius alleges racist abuse
The Champions League play-off between Benfica and Real Madrid was halted for approximately 10 minutes Tuesday after Vinicius Junior reported racist abuse to the referee. The Brazilian forward, who had just scored, triggered UEFA's anti-racism protocol before leaving the pitch with his teammates.
18 February 2026
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Eight golds awarded on day 9 as Norway's Klaebo makes history with 9th Olympic title
The 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics delivered thrilling competition Sunday with medals across eight disciplines. Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo became the most decorated Winter Olympian with nine golds after anchoring the 4x7.5km relay victory, while Italy's Federica Brignone claimed her second gold in giant slalom and the Netherlands set an Olympic record in speed skating.
16 February 2026
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Irving wears 'PRESS' shirt at NBA All-Star Game honoring Gaza journalists
Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving used the NBA All-Star stage Monday to honor journalists killed in Gaza, wearing a "PRESS" shirt dedicated to "our beloved journalists in Gaza showing the world the truth." The 33-year-old, who previously drew attention wearing a keffiyeh, continues using his platform to spotlight Palestinian suffering.
16 February 2026
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Nine golds awarded on day 6 as Italy's Brignone makes Olympic history
The 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics awarded nine gold medals across seven disciplines on Thursday, with Italy's Federica Brignone becoming the oldest alpine skiing champion in Games history. The Netherlands set a world record in short track, while 17-year-old South Korean Gaon Choi emerged as the youngest medalist.
13 February 2026
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Seven nations claim gold on action-packed day 5 of Milan Cortina 2026
Switzerland, France and the United States led medal winners on the fifth day of the Winter Olympics, with titles decided in alpine skiing, biathlon, freestyle skiing, luge, Nordic combined, speed skating and ice dance.
12 February 2026
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Alperen Sengun earns NBA All-Star nod, named to Team World
Turkish basketball star Alperen Sengun has been selected as an NBA All-Star for the second time. The Houston Rockets center will replace the injured Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Team World for the 2026 All-Star Game, set for February 15 in California.
08 February 2026
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US and Israel delegations jeered at Winter Olympics opening ceremony
The delegations of the United States and Israel were met with audible boos from the crowd during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. The negative reception followed days of protests in Italy against the presence of US immigration agents on Olympic security duty and broader tensions over the war in Gaza.
07 February 2026
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Turkish wheelchair tennis star Ahmet Kaplan reaches Australian Open semis
Turkish quad wheelchair athlete Ahmet Kaplan has advanced to the Australian Open semifinals with a straight-sets victory over Brazil's Leandro Pena. The world number four will now face Dutch second seed Sam Schroder for a place in the final.
29 January 2026
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Turkish tennis star Sonmez on brink of historic Australian Open run
Zeynep Sonmez stands one victory away from becoming the first Turkish tennis player to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam singles event. She faces Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva in the Australian Open third round on Friday.
22 January 2026
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Real Madrid dismisses Xabi Alonso, names Arbeloa as new head coach
Real Madrid have parted ways with manager Xabi Alonso, the club confirmed on Monday. The sudden exit follows a painful defeat to arch-rival Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final. Former defender and club legend Álvaro Arbeloa, promoted from the youth academy, takes charge immediately. His first match will be a critical Copa del Rey fixture this week.
13 January 2026
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Turkish football giants call on fans to join New Year's Day rally for Palestine
Leaders of Türkiye's major football clubs have urged their supporters to participate in a New Year's Day rally in Istanbul to protest the ongoing violence in Gaza. The event, organized by civil society groups, will take place at the city's iconic Galata Bridge on Thursday morning.
31 December 2025
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World Cup rush highlights Mexico's Monterrey mobility crisis, activists say
As Monterrey races to build infrastructure for the 2026 World Cup, activists warn that costly, tourist-focused projects are bypassing environmental laws and failing to address the city's deep-rooted public transport crisis affecting millions of residents.
23 December 2025
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Hidayet Turkoglu makes history with FIBA Hall of Fame induction
Hidayet Turkoglu has been elected to the FIBA Hall of Fame, becoming the first athlete from Türkiye to receive the sport's highest international honor. The induction celebrates his two-decade career as a trailblazing NBA player, a national team leader, and his transformative work as President of the Turkish Basketball Federation.
21 December 2025
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Atletico Madrid congratulates Syria on Liberation Day anniversary
Spanish football club Atletico Madrid has extended congratulations to the Syrian people on the first anniversary of Liberation Day, marking the fall of the Assad regime. The message was shared via the club's official Arabic-language social media account.
10 December 2025
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Trump receives inaugural FIFA Peace Prize for his conflict mediation efforts
FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize to Donald Trump, praising his "extraordinary" role in brokering ceasefires and agreements in multiple global conflicts.
06 December 2025
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