Defending champions North Korea suffered a 4-1 defeat to Germany as action began in Group C and D at the FIFA under-17 Women’s World Cup in Uruguay.

match.The 2010 champions South Korea were also victims of an upset as they lost their opening game to Spain

crossbar in the opening stages of the match but no South Korean strike was able to cross the goal line as Spain

English boxers assured themselves of a medal at the European Union Boxing Championships in Valladolid, Spain

Belberov, a 4-1 winner over Georgia’s Giorgi Tchigladze.A total of 124 boxers gathered in Valladolid in Spain

Spain's Government has promised to allow athletes from Kosovo to compete under their own flag and without discrimination at major events despite the nation's ongoing refusal to recognise the country.

, Mr Josep Borrell, the Spanish Government will provide the Kosovan sports delegations competing in Spain

Championships in Madrid, which prompted the IOC to warn International Federations not to award major events to Spain

issue was resolved.insidethegames revealed the IOC had told IFs to only host sporting competitions in Spain

as it meant Kosovo could participate but it equally "did not go far enough".Miro, who is from Spain

The World Karate Federation (WKF) was eager to publicise the record-breaking number of countries at its World Championships in Madrid last week.

and ideals" they so regularly champion when it suits them most.WKF President Antonio Espinós warned Spain

It is unlikely the IOC would have responded on the specific Spain issue unless they were asked and it

While the WKF, Government and IOC were locked in prolonged talks on this for several months, Spain was

When it comes to Spain, we have been talking and talking."

If not, we should warn everyone that is responsible to say look, before giving that to Spain, make sure

Sixteen teams from around the globe are ready to compete as Uruguay hosts the sixth edition of the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup from tomorrow. 

2016 final by penalty shoot-out after the game ended 0-0.Finally, former champions South Korea and Spain

The world's best badminton players are arriving in Hong Kong for the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Super 500 event which gets underway tomorrow.

seed.Tai has won three of the last four titles but reigning Olympic and world champion Carolina Marin of Spain

Kosovo's hopes of competing at the International Boxing Association's (AIBA) Women's World Championships in India reportedly hang in the balance due to visa issues, in the latest example of the country's athletes facing a political obstacle.

at the World Karate Championships in Spanish capital Madrid, which ended yesterday.Neither India or Spain

tell International Federations that they should avoid hosting international sporting competitions in Spain

Government there maintains its stance on Kosovo.It marks the first direct warning from the IOC against Spain

2018-2019 International Association of Athletics Federations Cross Country Permit series at Burgos in Spain

International Olympic Committee (IOC) has urged International Federations (IFs) not to award major events to Spain

insidethegames the organisation would warn IFs they should avoid hosting international sporting competitions in Spain

the Government maintains its stance on Kosovo.It marks the first direct warning from the IOC against Spain

scoreboards and on screens inside the arena as "World Karate Federation (WKF) 5".Miro, who is from Spain

IOC had hoped the Mediterranean Games decision would set a precedent.Pere Miró fired the warning to Spain

awarding any competition, make sure you have all the guarantees that all athletes will be welcome in Spain

Riders from the United States secured the last two golds as the 2018 International Cycling Union (UCI) Urban Cycling World Championships concluded in Chengdu, China, with Perris Benegas winning the women's elite BMX freestyle crown and 18-year-old Justin Dowell earning the men's title.

France finished on top of the medal table with eight in all, in front Germany on six and Spain on five.A

"Photo_Gallery"Japan proved too strong for Spain in the women's final ©Getty ImagesThere were tears of

Japan sent another warning of their strength in the kata disciplines prior to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games as they retained their men's and women's team titles with dazzling displays on the final day of the Karate World Championships here.

third consecutive individual world crown yesterday, spearheaded Japan to a commanding 5-0 triumph over Spain

Olympic and Paralympic host country.They earned a comprehensive 5-0 victory in their final, also against Spain

International Federation of Fitness and Bodybuilding World Bodybuilding Championships here today in Spain

Japanese sensation Ryo Kiyuna extended his reign of dominance in the men's kata event with a third consecutive Karate World Championships gold medal as Sandra Sanchez finally overcame Kiyou Shimizu to seal her maiden title in the women's competition here today.

his billing as the red-hot favourite by recording a comfortable 5-0 victory over Damian Quintero of Spain

title, as he won a low-scoring bout 1-0.Today also saw four Para karate world champions crowned as Spain

thrilling action on day four ©WKFTurkey beat Azerbaijan to reach the men's final ©TwitterJapan denied Spain