Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has played down Queensland’s role in securing the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics, claiming efforts to win the hosting rights only came when the Federal Government "came to the party".

International Olympic Committee Session in Japanese capital Tokyo last year.North and South Korea, Qatar, Germany

been highlighted by a weightlifter who fled the country’s strict Islamic regime to start a new life in Germany

from our federation and they would not let us have a sponsor," Jahanfekrian told insidethegames from Germany

she relocated last week.She is seeking refugee status and hopes to switch nationality and compete for Germany

Her younger team-mate, 17-year-old Yekta Jamali, has also headed to Germany after leaving the Iranian

I tried for refugee status and I wish I could get residency and compete for Germany if it is possible

Germany is a beautiful country with very nice, helpful people - I am so happy that I am here, and so

A World Championships event is set to feature on the 2022-2023 International Ski Federation (FIS) Nordic Combined calendar with Planica in Slovenia due to host from February 21 to March 5 next year.

touted to debut in next year's calendar in place of a classic large hill event at the Oberstdorf stop in Germany

France's Tokyo 2020 gold medallist Romain Cannone won the individual title at the International Fencing Federation (FIE) Épée World Cup in Heidenheim as South Korea surged to victory in the team competition.

16.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Olympic Fencing (@fencing_fie)South Korea dispatched Germany

Olympic champions Finland maintained their perfect start to a home International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship by beating the United States in Tampere.

Helsinki Ice Hall, with Leonhard Proderl’s third-period strike separating the two teams.The result places Germany

Iran’s top two female weightlifters have both left their homeland for good and want to compete for Germany

Jahanfekrian, has already begun the process by applying for political asylum and told insidethegames from Germany

has told Iranian media that he helped Jamali to escape to the free world and had accompanied her to Germany

from Heraklion, Crete, where the Junior World Championships were held.Jamali will also seek asylum in Germany

I am not involved in this at all," he said.Two other Olympians who fled Iran now live in Germany and

surgery, which she could have delayed.Kimia Alizadeh is among other Iranian athletes to have fled for Germany

In excess of 100 sailors are expected to compete at the Finn Gold Cup as Lake Garda in Italy hosts the event for the first time.

on May 21.Only one former world champion will take to the start, with 1988 winner Thomas Schmid of Germany

Even before it had officially opened its doors, the Munich’s "Olympiastadion" was acclaimed by critics. In 1971, the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York displayed models of architect Frei Otto’s work including his designs for the Olympic Park.

but 50 years ago next Thursday (May 26), an international football match between West Germany

 A few days later, West Germany beat Malaysia 3-0 in a football preliminary match, the first Olympic

capacity of the Grünwalder Stadium," insisted Helmut Dirschner in Kicker magazine.In 1974, West Germany

returned to Munich for the third- and fourth-place playoff where they beat Brazil.In the final, West Germany

Nottingham Forest beat Malmö, thanks to a diving header from Trevor Francis.When West Germany hosted

Robin Godel was in fine form as he took the individual gold medal at the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) Eventing Nations Cup in Rome while also helping his Swiss compatriots to a team triumph.

unstoppable as he ended his campaign with 26.4 points to fend off double Olympic champion Ingrid Klimke of Germany

Ukraine beat France in the men's football final to cap an outstanding campaign at the Deaflympics in Brazil which saw the country lead the medals table with a total of 61 golds, 38 silvers, and 38 bronzes.

in 13 years.Turkey bagged the bronze medal in the men's football tournament following victory over Germany

ukraineparadeaflympic)The only other sporting action on the final day saw 44-year-old Nele Alder-Baerens of Germany

Canada, the holders of both the men’s and women’s World Junior Curling Championships titles, lost all three of their matches on the opening day in Jönköping, Sweden.

scoring two with the hammer on the final end to secure a narrow victory.Later in the day Canada faced Germany

first day of men’s round-robin action three sides sit on a records of two wins and no losses - Norway, Germany

(@worldcurling) May 15, 2022Germany defeated Italy 6-2 in the opening session before their win over Germany

An overtime effort from Luke Hughes helped the United States avoid a group stage upset against Austria at the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships in Finland.

over Kazakhstan in the third group match of the day.The result sees France join Denmark, Slovakia and Germany

Argentina’s men’s team grabbed a bonus point after beating hosts Spain on penalties to ensure an impressive weekend in Valencia for the South American nation in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League.

points but we have a lot of things to improve so we have a week to work on these things before we play Germany

Demi Vollering completed an authoritative showing in the first-ever Itzulia Women by winning stage three to complete a clean sweep and wrap up the overall title.

pic.twitter.com/TOMhlQVz2B— UCI_WWT (@UCI_WWT) May 15, 2022Vollering crossed the line 15sec clear of Germany

Małopolska in Poland is set to receive PLN16 million (£2.9 million/$3.5 million/€3.4 million) by the end of 2023 to promote tourism in the area during and after the European Games.

Kraków-Małopolska 2023 by promoting the region's attractions in Western Europe, primarily in Britain, Germany