The International Ski Mountaineering Federation (ISMF) has announced that Pierra Menta will feature in the Long Distance Team World Championships until the 2025-2026 season.

able to host international events.The Pierra Menta has been held in Arêches-Beaufort in south-eastern France

The International Basketball Association (FIBA) U19 Women's Basketball World Cup begins tomorrow (August 7) in Debrecen, Hungary, with the United States aiming to win its eighth gold in the last nine competitions.

followed by Canada against Japan three hours later.Spain plays South Korea in group C at 10.30am CEST, and France

group that features the only country to break the US’ recent monopoly on this event, Russia.Spain and France

team were bronze medallists in Bangkok two years ago and silver medallists in 2009 and 2011, while France

On Sunday, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach will close the Games with time-honoured words, but modified slightly because of the circumstances. He will say: "In accordance with our tradition, I call upon the youth of the world to join us three years from now in Paris, there to celebrate with us the Games of the 33rd Olympiad." 

Such was her frustration, Alice Milliat of France set up separate competitions.In the end, Paris 1924

The Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) continues to use the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as an opportunity to meet with National Olympic Committees (NOCs).

work with national organisations.Last week, Lindberg met with the NOCs of Kosovo, South Sudan, Qatar, France

Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo has promised the handover part of the Tokyo 2020 Closing Ceremony will reflect on both the French capital city's traditions and modernity.

We want to highlight what our city and France represents."

This is an opportunity for France and Paris."

The World Rugby Sevens Series 2021 calendar continues to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with events in Hong Kong and Paris both now cancelled.

the men's final, but the Black Ferns Sevens earned gold for their country with a 26-12 win against France

New Zealand's women beat France in the rugby sevens final at Tokyo 2020 ©Getty ImagesAs reported by the

Wildfires close to the site of the ancient Olympic Games in Olympia have forced the evacuation of villagers.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to visit the site shortly.According to Agence France

Olympic modern pentathlon competition begins with a fencing ranking round at the Musashino Forest Sports Plaza tomorrow.

;She was one of the very last competitors to receive her gold at the London Games.Elodie Clouvel of France

Egyptian Mohamed ElShorbagy has regained his status as men's world number one, while compatriot Nour El Sherbini remains top the women’s Professional Squash Association (PSA) rankings for August.

Ibrahim climbed six spots to 18th - a career high.Former world number one Grégory Gaultier of France

Andre De Grasse held off three United States sprinters, including world champion Noah Lyles, to become the first Canadian winner of the men's Olympic 200 metres title since Percy Williams in 1928.

points with 21-year-old Ashley Moloney of Australia second on 4,641.World record-holder Kevin Mayer from France

It is another early start at Odaiba Marine Park for the men’s 10 kilometres marathon swim, where the two most recent Olympic champions in open water swimming take their place in a star-studded line-up.

2016, when two photo finishes were needed to establish the three medallists.Marc Antoine Olivier of France

Spanish basketball legend Pau Gasol, Italian swimmer Federica Pellegrini, Japanese fencer Yuki Ota and Polish cyclist Maja Martyna Włoszczowska have been elected to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes' Commission.

outgoing Athletes' Commission chair Kirsty Coventry, vice-chair Danka Barteková, Tony Estanguet of France

Woodkid, one of France's most popular artists, has added a special date to his international tour in August to commemorate the handover ceremony from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games to Paris 2024.

 The Games return to France one hundred years after the last Summer Olympics to be held in the country.The

After staging two successful European Cup events in recent years, Simonhöhe in Austria has been announced as a host for the International Ski Federation (FIS) Snowboard Alpine World Cup for the first time in the 2021/2022 season.

season was the 28th edition.Austria is second in the all-time medal count with 37 gold medals, behind France

Germany’s Julia Krajewski allowed the tears to flow after a superb clear round made her the first woman ever to win individual Olympic eventing gold.

Hoy had brought Australia home in silver with a total score of 100.20 and France won bronze with a score