Lima 2019's Athletes' Village is on course to meet the September deadline for the start of construction imposed by the Pan American Sports Organisation (PASO) - but other building work looks set to commence much later, it has been revealed.

Companies involved in the bidding process include China, South Korea, Spain, Australia, France, USA and

Julio Maglione has been re-elected President of the International Swimming Federation (FINA) in a landslide at a dramatic Congress here today.

each be allowed a brief presentation before the vote.This proposal - made by delegates from Malta, Spain

men’s Hockey World League semi-final in Johannesburg after holding their nerve in a shootout against Spain

Ángel María Villar has been remanded in custody without bail as an investigation into alleged corruption involving the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) President continues.

Santiago Pedraz, the investigating magistrate in Spain, ruled that he considered Villar, who is also

at €100,000 (£89,500/$116,500).On Tuesday (July 18), Villar was among a group arrested by police in Spain

Padron has also been arrested as part of the investigation ©Getty ImagesVillar, 67, earned 22 caps for Spain

John Hyden showed that age is no barrier as the 44-year-old claimed victory with partner Ryan Doherty at the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Olsztyn Open in Poland.

World Tour.The Czechs won 22-20, 21-16.They had earlier beaten Elsa Baquerizo and Amaranta Navarro of Spain

The United States earned a place in the final of the women’s Hockey World League semi-final in Johannesburg after claiming a dramatic 2-1 penalty shootout victory over England following sudden death.

ninth-place play-off saw Chile overcome Poland 2-1.The men’s semi-finals are due to be held tomorrow with Spain

Spain enjoyed a comfortable 2-0 victory over neighbours Portugal while England thrashed Scotland 6-0

I’m happy with the result, our first half was almost perfect," said Spain coach Jorge Vilda."

Karolína Plíšková of the Czech Republic has been confirmed as the new world number one in the latest Women's Tennis Association rankings following the conclusion of the Wimbledon Championships.

rankings and replace Germany's Angelique Kerber.Kerber, beaten by eventual champion Garbiñe Muguruza of Spain

Australia booked their place in the penultimate round of the men’s Hockey World League semi-finals after easing to a 4-0 win over Egypt in Johannesburg today.

courtesy of early goals from Sébastien Dockier and Tom Boon.The other semi-final on Friday will see Spain

 Belgium, Germany and Spain have all joined Australia in qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.All four

Serbia, June 26 to 28Diamond Cup Darcy Beckles - Barbados, July 2 to 5Diamond Cup Madrid – Madrid - Spain

Home star Rui Oliveira and Great Britain's Emily Nelson each claimed elimination titles on the opening day of the European Track Junior and Under-23 Championships in Anadia in Portugal today.

in the competition.She fended off competition from Lithuania's Olivija Baleisyte as Ziortza Isasi of Spain

The United States secured their place in the penultimate round of the women’s Hockey World League semi-final after overcoming Japan 1-0 in Johannesburg today.

Thursday (July 20).The men’s quarter-finals are due to be held tomorrow with Australia facing Egypt, Spain

Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) President Ángel María Villar has been arrested just two days before the organisation's Annual General Meeting following a series of raids in Madrid linked to anti-corruption investigations.

ImagesVillar, who played for Athletic Bilbao during his playing career, which also saw him earn 22 caps for Spain

South Africa were eliminated at the group stage of the men’s Hockey World League semi-final in front of a home crowd in Johannesburg today.

boast four wins from four, as they swept aside Japan 7-2 to finish top of the Pool A standings, with Spain

Israel thrashed Belgium 18-0 at the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) Women’s World Cup in Guildford to finish on top of Pool C with a 100 per cent record.

defeated Latvia as pool play continued ©FILPool D had already been won by Japan, with Mexico edging Spain