IFNA / Netball
The IFNA has chosen Gilbert as the Official Supplier and exclusive ball for use in all its events, including the senior and youth World Championships in 2005 and 2007.

IHF / Handball
At its meeting in Budapest (HUN) from 19 to 21 August, the IHF Council decided to award the organisation of the 2007 Women’s World Championships to France. The other candidate, China, has submitted an application for the 2009 edition, together with Denmark. Candidates have until 1 November 2005 to submit their applications. Croatia, the Czech Republic, Spain, Greece, Romania and South Africa have applied for the hosting of the 2009 Men’s World Championship. The Council will decide on the awarding of the 2009 Men’s and Women’s World Championship at its next meeting to be held from 9 to 12 March 2006.

IPC / Paralympic
A total of 32 nominations have been put forward for the IPC Governing Board, which will be elected on 19 November in Beijing (CHN) during the 2005 IPC General Assembly. These will be the first elections to the Governing Board, which replaced the IPC Executive Committee last year in November. The Governing Board will consist of 1 President, 1 Vice-President and 10 Members at Large, all of whom will be elected in Beijing. Furthermore, an Athletes’ Representative and the IPC Chief Executive Officer will be ex-officio members of the GB.

ITF / Tennis
ATP Tour rankings as of 22 August
1. Federer (SUI) 2. Nadal (ESP) 3. Roddick (USA) 4. Hewitt (AUS) 5. Davydenko (RUS) 6. Coria (ARG) 7. Safin (RUS) 8. Gaudio (ARG) 9. Agassi (USA) 10. Puerta (ARG)

WADA / Info
WADA is looking for a Director, International Federations and European Regional Office. Applications should be submitted to WADA before 4 September 2005. For further details, see the WADA website - www.wada-ama.org.