Ragnhild Myklebust, named last month as one of the first two Para-athletes to earn the PLY post-nominal letters after their name, did not let this inhibit her comment on the governing body’s volte face over allowing Russian and Belarus athletes to compete at the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics.

I decide to retire after we competed in France," she recalled. "I thought - 'now is enough'.

Henrieta Farkašová of Slovakia won the first gold medal of the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics, triumphing by more than two seconds in the women's vision impaired downhill.

Paralympic champion and has won gold medals at each of the last four Winter Paralympics.Marie Bochet of France

standing downhill, with the competition thrown wide open after back-to-back champion Marie Bochet of France

Norway won their second successive relay race at the Biathlon World Cup in Kontiolahti, as they claimed victory in the men’s 4x7.5 kilometres relay.

after the first exchange thanks to Erik Lesser, although a powerful second leg from Jacquelin gave France

Two-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar is heading into the Strade Bianche tomorrow as one of the

The French shooter Mathilde Lamolle left no chance for her opponents at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Shooting World Cup as she managed to secure gold in the 25m pistol tournament, which took place earlier today in the capital of Egypt.  

Paris 2024 President Tony Estanguet has reiterated his defence of the cost of holding the Olympic Torch Relay, with French departments given until March 11 to decide whether they wish to participate.

claimed to have expressed an interest in forming part of the Torch Relay.A total of 96 departments are in France

objectives, including "enabling the participation of as many French people as possible", "showcasing France

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has launched the first World Badminton Day to be celebrated annually on July 5, in recognition of the date the Federation was founded.

International Badminton Federation (IBF) with nine founding member nations - Canada, Denmark, England, France

The 2022 International Fencing Federation (FIE) WESTEND Grand Prix, organised by the Hungarian Fencing Federation, is scheduled to start tomorrow at BOK Hall, one of the largest sports facilities in Budapest.

points, will not be present but the men's épée Tokyo 2020 individual gold medallist Romain Cannone from France

After its previous two editions were cancelled due to coronavirus, the World Surf League’s 2022 MEO Portugal Cup is set to make a long-awaited return.

Jones Wong third on 11,045.Another Hawaiian Carissa Moore is fourth on 10,410 with Johanne Defay of France

The International School Sports Federation (ISF) has stripped Russia of the right to stage the 2024 ISF Gymnasiade.

 The next ISF Gymnasiade is set for Normandy in France, taking place between May 14 and 22.More

Russia and Belarus were unable to compete in the team relays on the final day of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) Youth and Junior World Championships at Soldier Hollow in the United States.

competitions due to their countries invasion of Ukraine.The men's junior 4x7.5 kilometres relay was won by France

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics ended only seven months ago, but attention has already turned to Paris 2024 and a group of 10 Chilean athletes have been awarded scholarships to aid their attempts to qualify.

diverse group, with young athletes and others with more experience, but we hope to see them all in France

India and Greece have joined yesterday’s champions France and Italy in winning gold at the International

France and Italy have won the first gold medals of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)

Czech Republic’s Jiri Privratsky after coming third in the medal match.Meanwhile, Oceanne Muller of France

Russian national teams and clubs have been suspended from international football competitions "until further notice" in response to the invasion of Ukraine, while UEFA has ended its partnership with energy giant Gazprom.

men's European club football moved from the Krestovsky Stadium -sponsored by Gazprom - to the Stade de France