Football’s governing body Fifa has threatened Togo with an international ban unless its federation holds elections by early November.

The announcement comes weeks after it was discovered that a “fake” Togo side played Bahrain in an international friendly.

Fifa has said it has accepted a request from the Togolese FA (FTF) to extend the deadline for elections, but said no more extensions would be granted.

Fifa released a statement saying: “The [Fifa] emergency committee has made it clear that if elections are not held by 6 November for whatever reason, the FTF will be automatically suspended.

“In addition, the FTF has been requested to send Fifa a new schedule for the elections as soon as possible.”

The Chairman of the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee, Suresh Kalmadi, has written to the Indian Sports Minister, M S Gill, in an attempt to reschedule two cricket Test matches between India and Australia that will clash with the Games.

Although neither of the Tests are to be held in Delhi, the first, in Mohali, takes place a day before the Games start, while the second in Bangalore starts on 10 October.

In the letter, Kalamdi says: “You will be well aware that the XIX 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games is drawing closer and we have 94 days to go for its start. Our preparations to ensure that we host a successful Games are on the home stretch and we are confident of delivering the best games ever.

“I write to seek your good offices to try and convince the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to reschedule the two Test matches between India and Australia now slated to start on 2 October in Mohali and 10 October in Bangalore, so that the cricket Test matches do not clash with the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games.

“I need not stress the importance of not having any international cricket in India during the Commonwealth Games. I had written to Mr Sharad Pawar (International Cricket Council President) as early as 1 July 2009, seeking due consideration from the BCCI to ensure that it does not schedule any major cricket matches during the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games.

“I am sure you will use your good offices to convince the BCCI to reschedule the cricket series.”

It is not yet known what M S Gill’s response is.

The new all-electric FIA Formula E Championship have unveiled its new global marketing campaign entitled Drive the Future with the inaugural series set to begin in Beijing on September 13 2014.

Developed in conjunction with creative agency Dare, the new campaign launches Formula E as a unique and innovative new sports entertainment brand that will transform cities around the world as the season progresses.

It will be played on consumer broadcast networks around the globe including FOX Sports, and business audience networks including CNN and CNBC. It will also feature heavily on China’s Sina and Weibo platforms.

In addition, the Drive the Future campaign will incorporate a unique 600 sq m animated poster on the side of the seven star Pangu Plaza Hotel in Beijing, overlooking the streets surrounding the Olympic ‘Bird’s Nest’ Stadium where the 20 Formula E drivers will compete in one month’s time.

An extensive Out-Of-Home campaign will also feature across bus stops, buses and the subway throughout the Chinese capital with billboard promotions at Beijing International Airport via leading outdoor advertising company JCDecaux.

Charles Davies, Head of Marketing, said: “With one month to go before our first race, we’re very excited to be unveiling our new Drive the Future campaign for the FIA Formula E Championship. We believe Formula E has all the ingredients to appeal to a new, younger generation of motorsport fans who want to enjoy close, city-centre racing combined with the latest music and entertainment.”

The first of 10 races takes place in Beijing with the season finale taking place in London on June 27 2015.

Bundesliga 2 team FC Kaiserslautern and SPORT FIVE have extended their cooperation for a further six years until 2020.

The German sports rights agency will continue to oversee the overall marketing of the team, cough stadium advertising, shirt sponsorship and hospitality programs. As an additional right SPORT FIVE will also facilitate the future marketing of third-party events in the Fritz-Walter-Stadion.

“We have taken the time necessary to achieve a sustainable and economically best possible result for the club. FCK is set up with the new marketing agreement in this area optimally for the future. The tender for the marketing rights has shown that the FCK as a club and as a brand is a highly regarded, “explains Fritz Grünewalt, Chief Financial Officer of the 1st FC Kaiserslautern and adds that” the bids and the result obtained are evidence that The association positioned economically serious and the recovery is generally well advanced. “

Philipp Hasenbein, Managing Director of SPORTFIVE GmbH & Co. KG: “We are delighted to continue our successful partnership with the 1st FC Kaiserslautern in the long term. Together, we intend to further develop the 1 FC Kaiserslautern in the coming years as the authentic brand and raise the marketing to a new level. “

Buckinghamshire New University has signed an innovative partnership with Surrey United Basketball Club. 

Surrey United play in the British Basketball League and 12 of its players are studying three-year BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degrees at Bucks New University as well as turning out to play for the side in matches around the country.  

A number of Surrey United matches are also broadcast on Eurosport, as well as BBL TV Player, the league’s own channel. 

Student, Elvisi Dusha, 19, is captain of Surrey United and said he is seeing the benefits of the partnership on and off the court. 

He said: “My experience so far has been an exciting challenge physically and mentally because trying to juggle my professional basketball career with studies makes things very busy. 

“We have two hours of basketball practice every day, as well as individual strength and conditioning, and then we typically play two games a week so it’s a hectic schedule but I am enjoying every moment of it.” 

Paul Morgan, Head of Sport at Bucks New University, said: “This is a fantastic programme involving students from Lithuania, Poland, and Portugal, as well as the UK. 

“The students are serious about their academic study, and they are inspired by training and competing in the British Basketball League. 

“They are settling in well and we are excited about the potential for this partnership. It is allowing us to create an environment which is attractive to athletes who wish to pursue a high level of competition with academic study.” 

Emma Chambers, Director at Surrey United Basketball Club, said: “This partnership has allowed our players to join an integrated programme that provides the chance to compete in a professional league, as well as for Bucks New University, and also gain an academic degree in Sports Science and Coaching, so it is a fantastic link-up all-round.” 

Jack Majewski, Head Coach of Surrey United, said: “We have provided the opportunity for the students to play at the highest possible level of basketball in the UK. Thanks to the link-up with Bucks New University, this means they are provided with the opportunity to operate and actively participate in a highly professional environment both on and off the court.”

Japanese public multinational corporation Honda have announced they have entered a team in the motorcycle class of the Dakar Rally to be held in January 2014 in South America, decease with its works team “TEAM HRC”.

Five riders—Helder Rodrigues (Portugal), Sam Sunderland (United Kingdom), Javier Pizzolito (Argentina), Joan Barreda (Spain), and Paulo Goncalves (Portugal)—will ride the CRF450 RALLY, a rally-racing bike specially developed for the 2014 Dakar. TEAM HRC took the CRF450 RALLY for testing and competed in the 2013 Morocco Rally, a prelude to the Dakar Rally held in October of this year, and also the 2013 Merzouga Rally. The team took victories in both races.

Tetsuo Suzuki, President, Honda Racing Corporation, said “Since our entry in the 2013 Dakar Rally in January, the Motorcycle R&D Center and HRC have focused on developing an outstanding machine and a winning team. The 2014 Dakar Rally spans more than two weeks, but through this race we will fight to the finish to share our dreams and exhilaration with our customers. Next year starting with the Dakar Rally, HRC will boldly move forward to share the excitement of two-wheeled motor sports with its fans world wide, and we look forward to continued support for HRC”s activities.”

Katsumi Yamazaki, TEAM HRC Rally director, “Everything was new and we learned much from the 2013 Dakar Rally, since the last time we raced in the Dakar was 24 years ago. This year we will put together a winning team in a very short period, carefully considering the machine, rider and crew. We know we are on the right track since we won the Morocco and Merzouga rallies on our brand new CRF450 RALLY, and our team will do its best to achieve the ultimate goal, winning the Dakar. We appreciate all the support, and hope everyone will cheer us on as the team fights all the way to the checkered flag.”

World Soccer’s governing body, FIFA have revealed Kuala Lumpur will host the 2017 FIFA Congress.

The Malaysian capital city was competing against bids from Costa Rica, Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, Palestine, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates but Malaysia was picked ahead of the others.

Malaysia will be the first Asian country to host the congress since South Korea in 2002.

FA of Malaysia (FAM) general-secretary Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin said it is a huge honour for Malaysia to host the prestigious event.

“We will welcome 209 member associations. It is an opportunity to show Fifa our country, and it will definitely be a springboard for our tourism industry,” said Hamidin yesterday.

“We have modern infrastructure and state-of-the-art facilities and I believe the delegates will have a good time here.”

On the benefits of hosting the congress, Hamidin said FAM would gain from other member associations on several aspects of football.

“We need to continue improving and stay on the right platform with other associations.”

Next year’s congress will take place in Sao Paulo just before the World Cup while in 2015, the year of Fifa’s presidential election, the meeting will, as in previous election years, be held in Zurich followed by Mexico in 2016.

Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix Promoter has confirmed a deal for the Russian Automobile Federation to become the Russian Grand Prix organiser.

The Russian Grand Prix will take place in October 2014 in Sochi. 

Oleg Zabara, arthritis Deputy General Director of OJSC “Center “Omega” for organization of Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix, abortion said: “We have signed a contract with the Russian Automobile Federation which reflects the interests of both parties. Sporting organization is one of key factors for hosting successfully Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix.

“Properly trained specialists should participate in the organization of international motorsport events. We have already created the staff schedule for the Grand Prix. As the Promoter we will provide the full technical support whenever any part of organization needs it. RAF will provide qualified judges, purchase and together with the FIA ??they will be responsible for the sporting management of Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix.” 

Sergey Ivanov, CEO of Russian Automobile Federation, added: “We all are expecting to have complicated and hard work to prepare the first Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix in the history. As a result of the agreements concluded with the Promoter RAF will be able to ensure a qualified staff at the Event and organize a Grand Prix of a high level. Foreign specialist will help us as consultants and trainers; however the majority of the members of the sporting personnel will be Russians. This will allow us to invite solely Russian judges in the future for national rounds of Formula 1 World Champi onship. I have no doubts that together we will achieve success.”