With the current funding cycle ending in March 2021, a gap of several months will be produced, risking the sustainability of the sports' governing bodies

Doctors have advised her not to participate in body contact sports

The athletes might face a four-year ban but will be able to participate in Euro 2020

Mo Salah might join the Egyptian national side for their campaign in the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020

The boxing tournament in the Tokyo Games 2020 will be displaying scores at the end of each round for increased transparency, clarity, and integrity

Rio de Janeiro one year on from the Olympic Games opening ceremony on 5 August 2016.

The US swimmer previously claimed he was robbed at gunpoint while out with fellow teammates Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger and Jimmy Feigen.

All the eight men are Brazilian nationals who were found to be promoting Isis activities on the internet.

Ex-Team GB star Andrew Triggs Hodge and Chris Liwski were Malvika Surendra-Pai's classmates at Oxford.

Exclusive: Double taekwondo medallist does not believes Jade Jones can emulate Ronda Rousey.

Exclusive: Olympic bronze medallist remains a key figure ahead of Tokyo 2020.

Exclusive: Double Olympic gold winner Thompson criticises Team Sky's handling of episode.

Five-time world champion says decision to step away is the hardest she has ever had to make.

All you need to know about the greatest sportsperson in Jamaica's history.

Olympic long jumper says stress of fraud may have affected his sporting performance.

Usain Bolt is the reigning world and Olympic champion in 100m and 200m.

Former English amateur champion is the first female fighter to sign for veteran promoter.

The 26-year-old scooped more than 30 medals at World, European and Commonwealth level.

Watch the full Christmas 2016 speech by Queen Elizabeth II.

The Nigeria international has not featured in a Blues matchday squad this season under Antonio Conte.

Murray was recently voted as the UK's greatest sportsperson ever.

As users are invited to join in with the #ThisHappened hashtag, IBTimes UK looks back at Twitter's top trends in 2016.

Nine-time Olympic champion recently shut down reports that he is engaged to his girlfriend of two years.

Bolt will retire post the 2017 London World Championships.

Olympian does not come from a traditional rowing background, but that has not been a barrier to success.

Rio drug dealers also shot down a police helicopter in 2009, killing both pilots.

Mikel is one of Chelsea's longest-serving players, having joined the club in 2006.

The London and Rio gold medallist made history with Helen Glover in 2016.

The Wimbledon and Olympic champion is in illustrious company after ousting Novak Djokovic.

Coaches could face a year in prison if found guilty of coercing young athletes to use banned substances.