Qatar defeated Bahrain by seven wickets in the 1st T20I of the 2026 Bahrain tour of Qatar at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. The match, which began at 13:00 GMT (4:00 PM local time), marked the opening fixture of the bilateral series and saw the home side take an early lead with a composed run chase.
Scotland produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Italy by 73 runs in the 7th match of Group C at the Eden Gardens on Monday, 9 February 2026, during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Batting first, Scotland posted a formidable 207 for 4 in 20 overs, before bowling Italy out for 134 in 16.4 overs, consolidating their position in the group standings.
Pakistan cricket authorities formally reversed their boycott stance against playing India in ICC tournaments in 2026, clearing the way for Pakistan and India to face each other in major global events such as the ICC Champions Trophy and ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. The decision was confirmed during official discussions involving the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC), marking a significant shift in one of international cricket’s most sensitive and high-profile rivalries.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 continued on Saturday, 7 February 2026, as the tournament moved through a decisive phase of its group-stage schedule. Organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the event brought together the world’s leading men’s national teams in the shortest format of the game, with qualification for the Super Round and knockout stages at stake.
The European Karate Championships 2026 progressed on Friday, 6 February 2026, as Europe’s leading karate athletes competed in one of the continent’s most important senior-level tournaments. The championships are organised by European Karate Federation (EKF) and held under the rules and oversight of World Karate Federation (WKF), bringing together national teams from across Europe.
The 2026 UEC Track Elite European Championships began on 5 February 2026 at the Konya Velodrome in Konya, bringing together Europe’s leading track cyclists for one of the most important continental events of the season. The championships are organised by the Union Européenne de Cyclisme (UEC) and held under the technical regulations of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI).
Professional volleyball in the United States continued to build momentum on Thursday, 5 February 2026, with competitive action and season progression across Major League Volleyball and League One Volleyball (LOVB). Both competitions represent key pillars in the evolving professional volleyball landscape, offering structured, high-performance platforms for elite athletes and increased visibility for the sport at club level.
The European Women’s Water Polo Championship progressed on 4 February in Funchal, as national teams from across Europe competed in the continent’s premier women’s water polo tournament. Organised by European Aquatics in coordination with World Aquatics, the championship represents one of the most important events on the international women’s water polo calendar.
The National Hockey League (NHL) regular season rolled on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, as teams across North America continued their push through the mid-point of the 2025–26 campaign. Early February represents a critical stretch in the NHL calendar, with clubs balancing performance consistency, roster health, and tactical adjustments as the playoff picture gradually begins to take shape.
The Oceania Canoe Slalom Championships continued on 2 February as paddlers from across the region competed in one of the most important continental events on the canoe slalom calendar. The championships are sanctioned by the International Canoe Federation (ICF) and organised at continental level by Oceania Canoe Association, bringing together elite and developing athletes from Oceania nations.
