World Taekwondo, in collaboration with Olympic Solidarity, has initiated a youth training camp in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, involving athletes and coaches from Somalia and Ethiopia. The week-long program at the Ethiopian Sport Academy aims to prepare athletes for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games and contribute to long-term development for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The initiative emphasizes regional cooperation, athlete development, and sustainable coaching standards.

World Athletics concluded 2025 with a remarkable $586 million (€496m) economic impact, fueled by successful indoor, relays, and outdoor championships. The organization highlights a surge in global audiences (1.4 billion hours watched across 234 territories), increased commercial value, and significant growth in digital presence (17 million followers). President Sebastian Coe emphasized a four to five-fold return on investment for major championships, alongside record participation numbers, personal bests, and a growing grassroots presence with popular races selling out months in advance.

The NBA and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) are collaborating to explore the creation of a new professional men's basketball league in Europe. The league will combine permanent spots with a merit-based annual pathway for teams from FIBA-affiliated leagues. Discussions with clubs and ownership groups will begin in January, with potential launch around 2027. Priority markets include London, Paris, Madrid, and Barcelona. The development has drawn mixed reactions, particularly from the EuroLeague, which has expressed concerns about coordination and alignment.

The International Skating Union (ISU) Council recently met to assess progress and make decisions regarding Vision 2030, a strategic plan aimed at modernizing ice skating globally. Key decisions include a new, transparent event hosting allocation model for the 2027-28 cycle, the continued support of ISU Centres of Excellence, and feasibility studies for a Combined World Championships event. These actions prioritize long-term development, improved competitive formats, and fairer event organization, with a focus on decentralization and global reach.

Budapest recently hosted the inaugural swimming age group coaching course as part of the new World Aquatics Coaches' Certification Programme. The course, attended by coaches from 13 countries, focused on coaching swimmers aged 8-12 and included e-learning, theoretical sessions, and practical pool training led by James Richards and Attila Selmeci. The program emphasizes coaching foundations, athlete development, and performance enhancement. Following the success in Budapest, the program will expand across all aquatics sports in 2026. Budapest is also set to host the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming Junior Championships in 2026 and the 2027 World Aquatics Championships.