The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has expressed serious concerns that proposed firearms legislation in New South Wales could effectively eliminate biathlon as an Olympic and Paralympic sport in Australia. The legislation would reclassify the 22-calibre rimfire rifles used in biathlon, preventing athletes from competing internationally or at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. Biathlon Australia is seeking amendments to the Bill to maintain the current classification or recognize sport shooting as a valid reason for owning the affected firearms. The Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party has indicated it will introduce an amendment to address the issue.

The Croatian Olympic Committee (COC) held its annual awards ceremony, recognizing top athletes and contributors to sport in 2025. Shooter Josip Glasnović was named the most successful male athlete, while Zrinka Ljutić (skiing) and Lara Cvjetko (judo) shared the award for female athletes. The national handball team was recognized as team of the year, and the bowling team secured the award for most successful women's team. The Sinković and Lončarić brothers won for the most successful sports pair/crew, and Mirela Kardašević (freediving) and Roko Doždor (kickboxing) received awards for excellence in non-Olympic sports. Several coaches were also honored, and Filip Zubčić received the Fair Play Award for his sportsmanship. The prestigious 'Matija Ljubek' Award was presented to several individuals and the Osijek Žito Gymnastics Club for lifetime achievement.

Following the tragic drowning of a 12-year-old swimmer during the Egyptian National Under-12 Championships, Egyptian authorities are prosecuting the president, board, and executive director of the Egyptian Swimming Federation. An interim committee has been established, with oversight from World Aquatics, to ensure compliance and investigate safety protocols. The prosecution cites negligence by organizers, lifeguards, and referees, and has ordered a criminal trial for multiple individuals, including the head of the swimming federation and the country's Olympic Committee.

The South Korean government has decided to reclassify North Korea's official newspaper, the Labor News, from 'special material' to 'general material.' This change, expected to be formally implemented next week, will allow broader public access to the publication. The decision follows President Lee's remarks emphasizing the need for greater openness regarding North Korean media and a broader review of North Korean material access. Currently, North Korean materials are managed under the National Intelligence Service's 'Special Material Handling Guidelines,' categorizing them as 'special' (promoting North Korea or undermining democracy) or 'general.'

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye has awarded El Hadji Amadou Dia Ba the Grand Cross of the National Order of the Lion, the country's highest national honour. Dia Ba is Senegal's only Olympic medallist, having won a silver medal in the 400 metres hurdles at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. The recognition celebrates his exceptional sporting achievement and his embodiment of values like discipline and commitment to representing Senegal.