World Rowing showcased Virtual Rowing at the Tokyo eSports Festa, highlighting its potential for inclusivity and expanding rowing's reach beyond traditional settings. Developed in collaboration with the Japan Sports Council and other organizations, the initiative aims to build on the legacy of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and explore new opportunities for rowing in virtual environments. Demonstrations and challenge sessions featuring Japanese Olympic athletes proved popular, with a virtual contest replicating the Sea Forest Waterway. World Rowing plans to continue collaborating with the Japan Sports Council to develop and promote virtual sports, emphasizing the motto 'From High Performance to Life Performance'.

Davide Tizzano, a celebrated Italian rower who won two Olympic gold medals (1988 Seoul, 1996 Atlanta) and served as president of the International Mediterranean Games Committee (IMGC) and the Italian Rowing Federation, has died at the age of 57 after a long illness. He also had a significant career in sailing, including participation in the America's Cup, and held various leadership roles in sports administration, including at the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Tizzano's passing has been met with widespread mourning within the sporting community.

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has allocated €770,000 in grants to 21 International Federations and International Organisations of Sport for the Disabled, focusing on technical official training across 26 para sports. This initiative aims to enhance technical and organizational capacity, ensuring consistent standards and sustainable development within the Paralympic Movement, aligning with a broader strategy to build robust structures beyond Games and support balanced global growth.