The second day of the World Rowing Championships in Aiguebelette, France, has seen more intense racing in heats across several disciplines.

was also a safe passage for Croatia's world champions Martin and Valent Sinkovic, while boats from Serbia

Russia and United States continued their formidable form as the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Women's World Cup resumed after a two-day hiatus, while hosts Japan were among the other winners in Sendai and Okayama.

In Sendai, Serbia were another team to enjoy a comfortable victory 25-18, 25-22, 25-22 over the Dominican

On the day when Liu Hong duly delivered the host nation its first gold of the World Athletics Championships in today’s women’s 20 kilometres race walk, with team-mate Xiuzhi Lu adding silver, Dafne Schippers of The Netherlands became the first European winner of the world 200 metres title since 2003.

in the men’s long jump thanks to a national record of 7.07m in the third round.Ivana Spanovic of Serbia

Frontrunners Russia completed the first round of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Women's World Cup in Japan with an unbeaten record following a straight-sets victory against Cuba.

, 25-20 and claim their second victory, led by Sol Piccolo with 11 points.There was also a win for Serbia

American world number one Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic of Serbia are once again the top seeds

semi-final stage should they be in the same half of the draw, due to take place tomorrow.Novak Djokovic of Serbia

Favourites Russia continued to exert their dominance at the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Women's World Cup in Japan with a comprehensive straight-sets victory against Argentina.

world champions America were far too strong for Peru ©FIVBMeanwhile in Matsumoto, the United States, Serbia

Argentina and the Dominican Republic meet Japan, while in Matsumoto, the US go up against Algeria and Serbia

A video has been released for the official anthem of this year’s men’s European Volleyball Championships scheduled to take place in Bulgaria and Italy.

the first time in 2013.As well as the hosts and holders, the 16 nation line-up will be completed by Serbia

Russia overcame Kenya in straight sets to preserve their unblemished record at the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Women's World Cup in Japan, while China tasted defeat for the first time at the hands of the United States.

points, including 11 spikes and an ace, as South Korea comfortably defeated Algeria 25-8, 25-9, 25-19.Serbia

total output.A total of six teams - Japan, the US, South Korea, China, the Dominican Republic and Serbia

play the Dominican Republic and Japan meet Kenya, while in Matsumoto, the US go up against Peru and Serbia

Japanese cities of Tokyo and Matsumoto, while world champions United States suffered a shock loss to Serbia

blocked well en route to a 25-19, 25-18, 25-18 victory over Peru, but the shock result of the day saw Serbia

United States, Russia, Cuba, China, Peru and hosts Japan were the winners as the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Women’s World Cup opened today in the Japanese cities of Tokyo and Matsumoto.

finalists at the World Championships in Milan least year, recovered from a first-set setback to overcome Serbia

An official website has been launched with less than 50 days to go until the final round of the men's European Volleyball Championships, taking place across the four cities of Sofia and Varna in Bulgaria and Busto Arsizio and Turin in Italy.

the first time in 2013.As well as the hosts and holders, the 16 nation line-up will be completed by Serbia

Four men’s and four women’s Olympic gold medallists will be in action this weekend when the first World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) Grand Prix event of the season takes place in Moscow.

Milica Mandiz of Serbia is one of eight Olympic champions due to compete in the opening World Taekwondo

Championships, May 10-14, 2017   India, New DelhiEuropean Championships, May 16-21, 2017   Serbia

03, 2016   Algeria, AlgerEuropean OG Qualifying Tournament, April 15-17, 2016   Serbia

Japan won both the boy’s and girls’ team titles on the final day of the International Judo Federation (IJF) Cadet World Championships in Sarajevo.

medal match, while the French team were also able to secure a place on the podium after they saw off Serbia

America’s Katie Ledecky smashed her own world record in the women’s 800 metres freestyle to earn her fifth gold medal of the International Swimming Federation (FINA) World Aquatics Championships, as the penultimate day of competition took place at the Kazan Arena. 

decided, with the London 2012 Olympic champions Croatia taking on World League and World Cup champions Serbia

first quarter level at 2-2, before taking full control of the encounter to emerge 11-4 victors.With Serbia