By Nick Butler in MilanA letter has been sent by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani urging him to "reconsider the decision" to imprison Ghoncheh Ghavami, the 25-year-old who violated the ban on women attending volleyball matches in the Islamic country.

Iran men's team finished sixth at the recent World Championships in Poland before winning gold at the

By Gary AndersonThe Czech and Polish Olympic Committees have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) following a two-day meeting at the headquarters of the Czech Olympic Committee (COC) in Prague.

The Olympic Committees of Czech Republic and Poland have pledged to share experience and knowledge after

as golds for cross-country skier Justyna Kowalczyk and speed skater Zbigniew Bródka.At London 2012 Poland

is endemic and human rights record abysmal, as contenders after Swedish capital Stockholm, Kraków in Poland

By Zjan ShirinianA stinging attack has been launched at Oslo 2022 by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), criticising chiefs for failing to properly brief politicians and calling the decision to axe the Olympic and Paralympic bid a "missed opportunity".

Switzerland.The Norwegian capital's axing of its bid, together with Swedish capital Stockholm and Kraków in Poland

By Gary AndersonSweden have secured a place in the finals of both the men's and women's competitions at the International Blind Sports Federation Goalball European Championships Men & Women B in Budapest.

showed their class to eventually retake the lead and hold on for victory.In the other men's matches, Poland

By Zjan ShirinianThe Gibraltar Football Association (FA) is appealing FIFA's decision to deny its bid to become a member.

to be accepted as a UEFA member, beginning its qualifying campaign for Euro 2016 with a 7-0 loss to Poland

Having attended the World Championship Final in Poland last week, he is something of an expert on the

By Gary AndersonA hectic day three of action at the International Blind Sports Federation Goalball European Championships Men & Women B saw the semi-finalists decided in Hungarian capital Budapest.

semi-final.On the men's side, the day began with the final series of pool matches and saw wins for Poland

second half, the Slovenians had the chance to extend their lead from the penalty spot but missed, while Poland

equalise.A two-goal salvo had Slovenia back in the lead followed by another strike apiece, leaving Poland

By Paul OsborneSwiss watch brand Longines has announced the continuation of its partnership with World Archery, first entered into in 2008.

contests for the World Cup were held in Shanghai, China; Antalya, Turkey; Medellin, Columbia; and Wroclaw, Poland

Championships, including the women's team where they will be defending the title they won in Wroclaw, Poland

By Mike RowbottomKatherine Grainger, Britain's multiple Olympic and world rowing medallist, is making what could be a comeback for Rio 2016 after a two-year break from the sport.

They took gold ahead of the favourites, Germany, and Poland in a compelling race.The men's quadruple

By Paul OsborneIsrael are proving the team to beat at the International Blind Sports Federation Goalball European Championships Men & Women B, as they recorded back-to-back victories on the opening day of competition in Budapest.

their lead, however, as they sit on six points in Pool A after the first day of matches.Ukraine and Poland

are three points behind after securing a victory apiece.Ukraine's win came at the hands of Poland -

the match ending 13-3 - while Poland thrashed Portugal 16-8.Russia and Portugal played just a single

 has said the actions of Russian volleyball star Alexy Spiridonov during the World Championships in Poland

Marek Matuszewski, a politician from Poland's Law and Justice Party, after his team lost 3-2 to hosts Poland

Considering the political problem between Russia and Poland, and the Ukraine, to shoot the public is

Alexy Spiridonov allegedly spat at a politician after his team lost to Poland in the final Round III

sport at Rio 2016, claims FIVB President following successful World ChampionshipSeptember 2014: Hosts Poland

By Duncan Mackay Azerbaijan puled off a shock victory on the opening day of the FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championships when they beat Japan in the opening round of matches at the PalaFlorio in Bari.

Russians.They are also looking to make up for the disappointment of their men's team, beaten by hosts Poland

biggest sport at Rio 2016, claims FIVB President following successful World ChampionshipSeptember 2014: Poland

By Zjan ShirinianHungarian capital Budapest will be the setting for top class goalball action from tomorrow as 16 of the best men's and women's teams come together for five days of competition.

Ukraine, Israel, Poland, Portugal, and Russia make up the men's Pool A.The Swedish women, who were Paralympic