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London ready to host Grand Finale of UCI Track Champions League

  • Cycling

London is ready for a doubleheader to conclude the 2022 International Cycling Union (UCI) Track Champions League season, the second being the Grand Finale which will crown the best in the velodrome at the Lee Valley VeloPark.

by an elimination victory in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines.A second-place finish in the scratch race in France

silvers in the scratch, while Guillemette won the elimination in Mallorca.Mora Vedri won the scratch in France

ahead of the next riders - and has an outside chance of winning the sprint crown.Mathilde Gros from France


IFSC holds second edition of IFSC Climbing Summit in Turin

  • Sport Climbing

The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) has held its second edition of the IFSC Climbing Summit at Nuvola Lavazza in Turin, where members welcomed the sport's first Olympic gold medallist Janja Garnbret.

Lucia Capovilla of Italy, Tokyo 2020 Olympian Sean McColl of Canada and former athlete Jérôme Meyer of France


Elvira Öberg steps up to lead Sweden to relay win in IBU World Cup

  • Biathlon

Elvira Öberg recovered her form at the International Biathlon Union (IBU) World Cup season opener in Kontiolahti to anchor the Swedish team to victory in the women's 4x7.5 kilometres relay.

Bø completed the course 43.9 ahead of their closest challengers.Germany were once again second and France


Organisers confirm 2024 Tour de France final stage moved to Nice to avoid Olympic clash

  • Cycling

The final stage of the Tour de France in 2024 has been moved from the Paris region for the first time

had initially been reported as the likely host for the conclusion of the 111th edition of the Tour de France

since 1975.The general classification leader is usually unchallenged on the final day of the Tour de France

final stage.In 1989, the United States' Greg LeMond clawed back a 50-second deficit to win the Tour de France

at the expense of French rider Laurent Fignon.Stage 21 of the 2024 Tour de France is scheduled for July

in 2024 due to Paris' staging of the Olympic Games ©Getty ImagesTour de France general director Christian




Argentina finish top of Group C as Poland through on goal difference

  • World Cup

Argentina qualified for the last 16 of the Qatar 2022 World Cup as Group C winners after a 2-0 win over Poland despite opening their campaign with a shock loss against Saudi Arabia.

searching for a third goal when Salem Al Dawsari's late consolation ended all hopes for El Tri.Earlier, France


More Paris 2024 mascots to be produced in France

  • Paris 2024

Suppliers of the Paris 2024 mascot Phryges are set to double production in France to half a million.

A quarter of the total number of Olympic mascots are now to be made in Brittany in North West France

Production of Paris 2024 mascots began this week at La Guerche-de-Bretagne in Ille-et-Vilaine in North West France

expected to reach 5,000 per week - an increase on the 2,700 originally planned.The mascots made in France


The Netherlands awarded 2023 UEFA Nations League final four

  • Football

The Netherlands has been allocated next year's UEFA Nations League finals, with matches set to take place in Rotterdam and Enschede.

qualifying for the finals as winners of their groups in League A.A trophy is on offer for the winners, with France


Atcher lawyers slam "smear campaign" against sacked Rugby World Cup chief

  • Rugby Sevens

Former 2023 Rugby World Cup chief executive Claude Atcher has claimed that his dismissal from the post was because of "a judicial and media witch hunt".

from from the leadership of the World Cup organisation, known as Groupement d'Interet Public (GIP) France

Atcher denounces the smear campaign targeting him since last June, leading to his eviction from GIP France

this had been based on "strongly disputed allegations".The paper's report alleged that employees of France

is in fact solely the result of proceedings marred by serious improprieties, carried out by the GIP France


Qatar owners of PSG want to purchase Paris 2024 arena Stade de France

  • Paris 2024

made it clear he wants to purchase a stadium for the team to play in, with Paris 2024 venues Stade de France

The Stade de France is currently used by the French national football and rugby teams ©Getty ImagesEconomist

billion), when speaking to Le Parisien.With Parc des Princes potentially out of the picture, the Stade de France

until 2024 and the French Rugby Federation until 2025 for the 81,338-capacity stadium.The Stade de France


Louis Hostin

  • Stars of Weightlifting

Louis Hostin is considered as the best weightlifter from France of all time.He won two light heavyweight



Berlin 1936

  • Proud Olympic History

 Louis Hostin of France becomes a two-time Olympic champion by defending his light heavyweight gold


Los Angeles 1932 and 1984

  • Proud Olympic History

At Los Angeles 1932, France return to the top of the overall medals standings courtesy of success for