African 800 metres champion Jarinter Mwasya and World Under-20 3,000m silver medallist Zena Jemutai are among 20 athletes suspended by the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) as the crisis in the country deepens.

meeting, and distance runner Agnes Mumbua, who finished first in the 15 kilometres du Puy en Velay in France

among the speakers as the 2023 Virtus Global Games was officially opened at Vichy Opera House in Vichy, France

The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has been urged to reverse its decision to strip this month's European Games in Kraków-Małopolska of its Olympic qualification status for individual events.

competitions in Bonn and Tauberbischofsheim in Germany, Poznań in Poland and Saint-Maur-des-Fossés in France

Australia and China have sealed places in the eventing competition at next year's Olympics in Paris by leading the way in the standings at the International Equestrian Federation’s (FEI) Designated Olympic Qualification Event for Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Oceania in Millstreet in Ireland.

Paris 2024 are due to be held at the Château de Versailles ©Getty ImagesAustralia and Japan join hosts France

The chorus of boos that broke out on Court Philippe Chatrier after the first-round match between Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk and Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka left both players bemused.

Perhaps the civil unrest in France at the moment with activists continuing to strike and protest reforms

Serbia's men and the United States' women scored record-extending wins as they both triumphed at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 World Cup in Austria.

victory.In the women's tournament, the US took gold for a third time as they beat defending champions France

Hosts Netherlands dominated at the Allianz Regatta, winning golds in four categories, while France took

Connor, who had to settle for fourth after finishing with 76 points.In the Formula Kite categories France

the podium completed by Qibin Huang of China on 53 points.The women’s Formula Kite title also went to France

Sideris Tasiadis and Elena Lilik were home winners for Germany at the International Canoe Federation Slalom World Cup in Augsburg.

earlier, when she failed to make the kayak final after missing a gate in the semi-final.Angele Hug of France

In an ideal world the penultimate visit to the French capital of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission to inspect preparations for Paris 2024  would not be taking place at the same time as the latest strike and wave of protests over the country's recent pension reforms.

expected to offer some comment at the press conference on the social unrest that has periodically troubled France

France’s matches in next year’s rugby union Six Nations tournament will take place in Marseille, Lille and Lyon following the re-location from Paris due to the 2024 Olympic Games, it has been announced.

French Rugby Federation have been forced to move the games due to work being carried out at the Stade de France

capital to get it ready for Paris 2024.Les Bleus have played all of their home games at the Stade de France

place in Marseille.In that time, they have won six titles, including a memorable Grand Slam in 2022.France

at the Decathlon Arena in Lille in round three on February 25.Then, on "Super Saturday" on March 16, France

 For the first time in 119 years, the Tour de France in 2024 is due to finish outside Paris in Nice

Reigning champions Serbia and France both moved into the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3

title.Brazil and the United States are due to meet on the other side of the bracket after defeating Poland and France

madness 🤯😶‍🌫️ #3x3WC pic.twitter.com/A7Un3klh2a— FIBA3x3 (@FIBA3x3) June 3, 2023In the women's event, France

Somon Makhmadbekov put host nation Tajikistan into pole position of the International Judo Federation (IJF) Dushanbe Grand Prix on the penultimate day.

hold a slender lead in the capital city with two golds, one more than a quartet of countries including France

bronze medals as Ibrahim Aliyev and Nurlan Osmanov fell to respective defeats against Benjamin Axus of France

The Maindy Velodrome, which hosted the cycling events at the Cardiff 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, looks set to be demolished despite opposition.

velodrome has played a role in helping to nurture top cycling talents in Wales including 2018 Tour de France

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina said her respect for her country’s soldiers in the war against Russia was key to her decision not to shake hands with Russian and Belarusian players at the French Open.

ImagesSabalenka was due to face the media again following her third-round 6-2, 6-2 win over Kamilla Rakhimova of France

for next year's Paralympic Games in Paris is set to begin with the Virtus Global Games in Vichy in France