Eight Federations Feature at Friendship Games -- Federation Focus
Also: ITF unveils Gender Equality Strategy; FIS secretary general shares her expertise with Chinese students

WBSC's new Urban Game concept receives Peace and Sport Awards nomination (VIDEO)
Baseball (with no bats or gloves) Makes Debut at Friendship Games in Africa
The WBSC staged a new form of baseball that did not include gloves or bats for baseball's debut at the Friendship Games, which took place from 10-13 August in Bujumbura, Burundi.
Peace and Sport's Friendship Games Closes Following Inspirational Weekend of Sport for Change and Intercultural Dialogue
The 8th edition of the Friendship Games concluded after a weekend full of sport, learning and intercultural dialogue in Bujumbura, Burundi last week.
Friendship Games Ambassador Returns Home to Combat Ethnic Violence
(ATR) Paralympian Jean-Baptiste Alaize is returning to Burundi to help "heal the wounds of war".

Usain Bolt Prepares for Final Race -- Monday Memo
(ATR) Also: LA City Council expected to approve 2028 on Friday; World Friendship Games begin in Burundi.
