The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) reported a 23% reduction in its carbon footprint in 2024 compared to 2023, according to its report to the United Nations Sport for Climate Action initiative. The reduction resulted from revised travel policies, efficient material transport, and improved energy management. The IFSC is also developing an environmental calculation tool with EP to assess and reduce event-related emissions, to be implemented across the IFSC World Cup Series. Other IFs like World Athletics, World Rugby, FIS and UEFA are taking similar steps towards sustainability.

World Rugby has approved new guidelines to manage player workload, limiting players to a maximum of 30 matches per season or six consecutive weeks of competition, and ensuring a minimum of five weeks of off-season rest. Players are also entitled to mandatory breaks after international participation and twelve weeks annually without contact. The decision mandates these measures for approval of the new Nations Championship, aiming to prioritize athlete well-being over commercial demands.

World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin emphasizes the success of women's sports competitions, highlighting the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England, 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, recent Women’s Euro in Switzerland, and 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Sydney, noting high attendance, safe environments, and positive player-fan relationships. Gilpin believes that men's rugby should adopt similar strategies for fan engagement, and World Rugby will share data from the Women’s Rugby World Cup to encourage teams to connect with fans before the men’s 2027 World Cup in Australia. AI is used to combat online abuse during the tournament. The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup had almost 2 million spectators, while the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup had over 145,000 fans.

World Rugby's HSBC SVNS 2026 series features five confirmed stops in Dubai, Valladolid, Bordeaux, Singapore, Vancouver, and Hong Kong. The series, structured into six regular-season rounds and a three-stage World Championship, emphasizes gender parity, with combined men’s and women’s events. This format offers emerging nations a pathway to compete at the highest level and provides stability for teams preparing for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

World Athletics launched World Athletics+, a revamped version of Inside Track, offering free live streams, exclusive interviews, and real-time results. The platform aims to enhance fan engagement, following the trend of other federations like FIFA, World Rugby, International Basketball Federation, and World Aquatics, in creating digital platforms. The launch builds on the success of Inside Track, which provided content for events like the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and the Glasgow 2024 World Indoor Championships, anticipating further innovation at Los Angeles 2028.