Serbia and France won the men’s and women’s titles respectively at the International Basketball Federation

editions.Earlier they had beaten hosts Belgium 17-12 in the semi-finals.Lithuania earlier edged past France

book their place in the final.The third place match was also decided by the narrowest of margins with France

©fiba.basketballIn the women’s competition, the highest ranked team heading into the final day were France

Lithuania 16-14.The third place match was won by China, who beat Lithuania convincingly 21-11.Serbia and France

Wang Zongyuan and Cao Yuan got China off to a winning start in the first diving final at the International Swimming Federation (FINA) World Championships here, claiming victory in the men's three metres synchronised event despite a "not perfect" sixth round routine.

40.50sec.He had a deficit of 25 seconds to make up after the third exchange, with Hungary, Italy and France

close tussle for silver, which Hungary edged through Kristóf Rasovszky.Both nations clocked 1:04:43.00.France

A stunning final leg from Tove Alexandersson saw Sweden overhaul Britain to retain the sprint relay title for the fourth successive time on the opening day of the World Orienteering Championships here in Kolding.

Denmark were all battling for medal positions before a big navigational mistake changed the race.Britain, France

by the home crowd, Denmark moved into third position thanks to a battling run from Jakob Edsen, with France

Japan claimed golds in both individual trampolining competitions at the International Gymnastics Federation Trampoline World Cup in Coimbra, Portugal.

went to Kento Matayoshi of Japan with 25.900.In the women’s tumbling discipline, Emilie Wambote of France

Balázs Szép and Michelle Gulyás of Hungary overcame a 35-second deficit to steal mixed relay gold on the last day of the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) Pentathlon World Cup Final in Ankara.

Final medal table with one gold and two bronze, ahead of South Korea's one gold and one silver and France

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water polo ©Paris 2024Breaking is to make its debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics ©Paris 2024The Stade de France

Olympic Day celebrations today with demonstration events in more than 30 sports here at the Stade de France

Thousands flocked to the athletics warm-up track outside the national stadium of France to try out sports

The Stade de France is due to hold athletics and rugby sevens events at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games,

August 11 2024.The Paralympics are scheduled to follow from August 28 to September 8, with the Stade de France

COVID-19 controversy struck the second week of the men's Volleyball Nations League (VNL), with Germany forfeiting a match with China because of concerns the opposition had the virus.

had tested positive for the virus five days earlier, which led to China forfeiting their game against France

beating Germany, Japan and The Netherlands while dropping only one set.With seven wins from eight games, France

26-24, 25-22 win in a high-class match.The US had led the VNL after week one, while Poland now trail France

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons is considering "innovative" options for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony, following the concept of hosting the opening of the Olympics on the River Seine.

Speaking to insidethegames here in Saint-Denis at the Stade de France, Parsons claimed there was

engaging new audiences, saying the next edition has to be "cool" to increase sports participation in France

The three-time Olympic canoeing gold medallist spoke to insidethegames here at the Stade de France, about

leaving a legacy in Seine-Saint-Denis, one of the most deprived departments in France, through the power

Since the beginning of this project we really wanted to associate on one side the best of France because

It made sense for us to have dedicated attention to this territory which is the youngest in France.

 "It's one of the lowest departments in France in terms of the number of sporting infrastructure

Women’s top seeds Germany suffered a surprise defeat as the knockout stages of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 World Cup got underway in Antwerp, Belgium.

the Canadians following up that victory by overcoming the United States 14-10.That left second seeds France

hosts Belgium overcame Poland 18-14.Second seeds Lithuania beat reigning champions the US 21-11, while France

Netherlands 18-12.Earlier in the last 16 Latvia overcame Germany 21-12, while Poland beat Mongolia 20-17.France

Brazilian Marlon Modolo Zanotelli won a seven rider jump-off to win the latest round of equestrian’s Global Champions Tour - the Grand Prix of Paris.

Global Champions Tour standings, despite only finishing 15th in Paris ©Getty ImagesOlivier Robert of France

Nicolas Girard claimed individual compound gold medals at the Archery World Cup in Paris while Turkey, France

to the centre of the target she was awarded the win.Beijing 2008 bronze medallist Sophie Dodemont of France

France and Serbia were victorious in the second day of the water polo competition at the Oran 2022 Mediterranean

city.The first quarter was an even affair as it ended 2-2 but Portugal's sturdy defence was short lived as France

25, 2022The result leaves Portugal bottom of Group B after also losing to Slovenia yesterday while France

latter three also recording 100 per cent shooting rates.The competition is set to continue tomorrow with France

The last of the qualifiers at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 World Cup have been finalised following the remaining pool games today in Antwerp.

FIBA3x3 (@FIBA3x3) June 24, 2022In the women's tournament, the United States defeated second seeds France