World Sailing has launched the 2026 edition of the Women in Sport High Performance Pathway (WISH) Programme, a collaborative initiative with the International Olympic Committee and Olympic Solidarity. The program aims to increase female representation in elite coaching roles within sailing, aligning with broader gender equality targets across governance, high performance, and visibility. The WISH Programme offers leadership development, mentoring, and networking opportunities for aspiring female coaches, building on a pilot program launched in 2019. World Sailing has also set measurable targets for female representation in coaching, leadership, and technical roles through its 'Steering the Course' strategic plan.

The Federation of International Bandy (FIB) has strengthened its Olympic aspirations after President Henrik Nilsson attended the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Nilsson highlighted the innovative infrastructure model utilizing existing facilities and temporary ice installations, demonstrating a viable pathway for bandy's inclusion in the Winter Olympics. As the second-largest winter sport globally by athlete participation, the FIB aims to leverage these experiences in future discussions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and local organizing committees. Upcoming World Championship tournaments in Uppsala, Sweden, further contribute to the sport's global development.

Fifty-one prominent figures in international karate, including world champions and referees, have signed a letter urging the suspension of the Karate Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran and calling for protective mechanisms for Iranian athletes to compete under the WKF or IOC flags. The letter alleges links between the federation and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, citing the killing of athletes and restrictions on competing against Israeli opponents. The WKF, IOC, and Iranian authorities have not yet responded.

Dozens of English karate athletes, coaches, and referees have been barred from participating in the World Karate Federation (WKF) European Championships in Limassol due to safeguarding and governance concerns. A complaint to Athlete365, the IOC's athlete engagement platform, highlighted the lack of a clear safeguarding framework within the WKF, stemming from ongoing conflicts within British karate. The situation has led to the exclusion of many from WKF-sanctioned events, impacting athletes like Tyler Jones. The English Karate Federation (EKF) continues to operate independently despite the emergence of ENKGB, and the WKF's recognition of the British Karate Federation over the home nations is a contributing factor. The EKF recently held an AGM, resolving to change its legal status to a Community Interest Company (CIC).

World Triathlon has officially rebranded 'Fitness Racing' as 'Hyathlon' following a strategic review. The change aims to provide a sharper identity within the Olympic ecosystem and strengthen its positioning as a modern, accessible discipline, inspired by the HYROX series. The name change is purely nomenclatural, with no structural changes to the discipline itself. The International Olympic Committee recognizes Hyathlon under World Triathlon’s governance.