Hungary in the men's sabre and Poland in the women's épée earned the first team gold medals of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) Fencing World Championships in Milan.

triumph 45-42.Hungary had earlier thrashed Japan 45-25 in the quarter-finals and triumphed 45-36 against France

recovered to win their first-ever World Championships men's team sabre medal with a 45-44 victory against France

beat Romania 45-18 to reach a quarter-final against Germany, and defending men's team épée champions France

Ukraine's Olha Kharlan has been promised an "additional quota place" for the Paris 2024 Olympics by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) if she does not qualify, after yesterday's highly controversial disqualification at the International Fencing Federation (FIE) Fencing World Championships.

which proved highly controversial in fencing and led to international events in Germany, Poland and France

Adolf Scherer, who played a leading role for the Czechoslovakia team that contested the 1962 FIFA World Cup final in Chile against Brazil, has died aged 85.

was a member of the Czechoslovakia team that won the third place playoff match 2-0 against the hosts France

Bratislava and finished with a record of 260 games and 128 goals.Adolf Scherer, centre, emigrated to France

after his playing career was over ©Slovakia Football FederationIn France, to which he later emigrated

World Athletics partner Asics has become official sponsor of the Athlete Refugee Team (ART) in a deal due to run until 2026.

facilities around the world.The World Athletics refugee programme currently involves 32 athletes based in France

Airbnb searches for accommodation in Paris next year's Olympic Games have increased by more than 30 per cent in the second quarter of this year since the first.

cent and more than 20 per cent, respectively.A Deloitte study expects that Airbnb's economic impact on France

According to a study by Deloitte, prices for the Île-de-France region will rise by 85 per cent during

Airbnb for the duration of the Olympic and Paralympic Games," said Emmanuel Marill, director of Airbnb France

 Airbnb has come under heavy criticism in France and has resulted in a coalition of 20 communities

perceived dangers that came with it.Airbnb currently advertises around 800,000 accommodation options in France

A spokesman for the largest open-air bookstore in the world, which has been present for 450 years on the banks of the River Seine in Paris, has described an order to move to ensure security at the Opening Ceremony of next year's Olympic Games as "a bit crazy".

booksellers is is "essential" that boxes housing second-hand books be "removed" to secure the event, Agence France-Presse

Paula Reto of South Africa surprised one and all by finishing day one of the Evian Championship on top.

She shot a seven-under-par 64 at the Evian Resort Golf Club in France, to take to take a two-stroke lead

Zealand.Joining her are Alison Lee of the United States, three-time LPGA Tour winner Céline Boutier of France

Italy's Tommaso Marini won the host nation's second gold medal of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) Fencing World Championships in Milan, while Japan's Misaki Emura defended her women's sabre title.

beaten last year's silver medallist Anna Bashta of Azerbaijan 15-8 and the second seed Sara Balzer of France

The Czech Republic had an impressive day in athletics at the Maribor 2023 European Youth Olympic Festival today.

Czech Republic triumphed in the boys long jump event with a leap of 7.90 metres.James Armant Sordet of France

while bonze went to Austrian Heimo Jiayang Fugger.Mixed team events took part in artistic gymnastics as France

and Italy claimed gold medals.With a score of 25.915, France beat Switzerland in one mixed team pairs

The owner or manager of the Stade de France, a key venue for the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics,

The Stade de France, which was built for the 1998 men's FIFA World Cup, is owned by the French State

L'Équipe reported the four applicants have received specifications for a takeover of the Stade de France

a view to selecting a successful bidder at the end of 2024 or at the beginning of 2025.The Stade de France

to accommodate a temporary athletics track.Continuing major events such as concerts at the Stade de France

and rugby matches as well as concerts to continue taking place at the Stade de France.The Stade de France

There was anger at the International Fencing Federation (FIE) Fencing World Championships in Milan, where Ukraine's four-time Olympic medallist Olha Kharlan was removed from the women's sabre competition after refusing a handshake with Russian opponent Anna Smirnova.

Ukraine.The decision has proved highly controversial in fencing, and events in Germany, Poland and France

World Archery's Working Group chair has revealed the organisation remains "quite far away" from a return for Russian and Belarusian athletes, given responses to the required conditions from both countries' National Federations.

Archery secretary general Tom Dielen of Switzerland and Executive Board members Jean-Michel Cleroy of France

Federations who have provided support to Ukraine, including Germany, Poland, Britain, Turkey, Italy, France

British-based company ES Global, which specialises in demountable overlay and infrastructure solutions, has signed an agreement with next year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris to become an official supporter.

which will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding next year, is made up of entities in France

pleased to sign this deal with Paris 2024," Cyrille d’Estienne d’Orves, managing director of ES Global France

that we will be able to organise the biggest event in the world and the finest collective project that France

French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra has claimed that the Government is in support of a potential bid for the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Muselier tabled the proposal after more than a year of negotiations and claim that it is "now or never".France

Swedish Olympic Committee has announced its intention to bid and is in talks with the IOC.A bid from France

The Ukrainian Sports Ministry has lifted its ban on athletes taking part in events that feature competitors from Russia and Belarus in qualifying competitions for next year's Olympic Games in Paris. 

international sport were "a step which does not pre-judge what we will do".She has since insisted that France