The International Hockey Federation (FIH) have officially announced the creation of the Hockey Pro League, which will feature the top nine men’s and women’s national sides.

States have been selected to compete in the women’s event by the FIH.Belgium, Ireland, Italy, Japan and Spain

in the nation, with ongoing security concerns due to the threat of terrorism.Ireland, Malaysia and Spain

Jean-Charles Valladont of France defeated the United States' Brady Ellison 6-2 in the men's recurve final at the Archery World Cup in Antalya today to become the world number one.

the mixed team recurve final as Peng and Wei Chun-Heng beat France's Valladont and Audrey Adiceom 5-3.Spain

Today's action at the World Sailing 2017 World Cup Final in Santander saw the medal race places decided in six of the 11 events.

France, who in turn is eight clear of Israel's Shahar Zubari.Fernando Echávarri and Tara Pacheco of Spain

Colombia's Miguel Angel Lopez is set to begin the defence of his Tour de Suisse title tomorrow.

Lotto-Soudal rider's nearest challenger but still sits 27sec back.Movistar's Alejandro Valverde of Spain

Phil Bauhaus of Team Sunweb produced an emphatic sprint finish to win the fifth stage of the 2017 Critérium du Dauphiné.

Lotto-Soudal rider's nearest challenger but still sits 27 seconds back.Movistar's Alejandro Valverde of Spain

Australia's Richie Porte claimed victory in the fourth stage of the 2017 Critérium du Dauphiné today to bring himself into general classification contention.

Martin.Martin, of Katusha-Alpecin, finished 12 seconds behind Porte while Movistar's Alejandro Valverde of Spain

Qatari companies Nakheel Landscapes and Gulf Contracting have been awarded the contracts to build team training sites for the 2022 World Cup.

finished.FIFA President Gianni Infantino was among the 40,000 strong crowd who saw Al Sadd, led by Spain

Defending champion Garbine Muguruza has been knocked out of the French Open after losing to France's Kristina Mladenovic at Roland Garros today.

runner-up.Reigning champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia is also through after beating Albert Ramos-Vinolas of Spain

Maxime Beaumont beat arch-rival Liam Heath to win the K1 200 metres race at the International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Sprint World Cup in Belgrade today.

Carlos Garrotte of Spain took third place in 35.610.

Ukraine defeated England in the final of the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Partially Sighted Football World Championships in Italian city Cagliari to retain their crown.

goal with a shot into the empty net from the half-way line.In the bronze medal match, Russia overcame Spain

shoot-out following a 2-2 draw in regulation time.Russia, left, took the bronze medal after beating Spain

Kimberley Woods claimed a second continental C1 crown at the European Canoe Association (ECA) Canoe Slalom European Championships in Ljubljana today.

of Austria took third in 116.19 as qualification leader and defending champion Nuria Vilarrubla of Spain

Aleh Yurenia marked Belarus' return to the international men's fold with a dominant victory at the Canoe Sprint World Cup in Belgrade today.

clear of Denmark's three-time world champion René Poulsen, who clocked 3:26.328.Roi Rodriguez of Spain

France beat Turkey today to secure fifth place at the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Partially Sighted Football World Championships in Italian city Cagliari.

matches take centre stage with England facing Ukraine in the battle for gold and Russia going up against Spain

United States pairing Summer Ross and Brooke Sweat won three matches today to reach the quarter-finals of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Beach World Tour event in Moscow.

Christiaan Varenhorst.The other last-eight encounter pits 2015 winners Pablo Herrera and Adrian Gavira of Spain

Spain's Rafael Nadal cruised into the fourth round of the French Open with a sensational victory over Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia at Roland Garros today.

Grigor Dimitrov 7-5, 6-3, 6-4.In the women's singles event, defending champion Garbine Muguruza of Spain