Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has said organisers are on track with preparations for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, adding that the event has been viewed as significant in aiding recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

They will be a significant element of the economic recovery of Paris, the Ile de France and France."

has confirmed the postponement of Paris-Roubaix to October, amid tightened COVID-19 restrictions in France

place on April 11.The fate of the race had been subject to speculation amid rising COVID-19 cases in France

and televised in 190 countries, Paris-Roubaix is also a source of pride for the whole of the Hauts de France

Indian players enjoyed a good day as the semi-final line-ups were finalised on day four at the 2021 Dubai Para Badminton International at the Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Club in the United Arab Emirates.

France's David Toupe who received a bye.Men's Singles SL3 Quarterfinal:India's @manojsarkar07 beat France

Paris 2024 President Tony Estanguet has said the Organising Committee is looking at different models for ticketing for the Olympic and Paralympic Games at a Senate meeting.

early for Paris 2024 to stop a model on the ticketing programme," Estanguet said, according to Agence France

China has turned down the chance for its best figure skaters to compete at this month’s International Skating Union (ISU) World Team Trophy in Osaka.

Japanese city.But the ISU confirmed the Chinese Skating Association decided not to send a team, allowing France

The distinctive bright pink pages have become familiar across the world and since it first appeared in news kiosks 125 years ago this week, Gazzetta dello Sport has become an institution.

Partly inspired by the benefit that French newspaper L’Auto had derived from the Tour de France and partly

Formula One champion Alberto Ascari and legendary cyclist Fausto Coppi, winner of the Giro and Tour de France

Italy hosted the 1990 World Cup such joyous scenes would not be repeated until 2006 when Italy beat France

Mexico won the Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Men’s Olympic Qualifying Championship (CMOQ) after the hosts beat Honduras on penalties in Guadalajara.

and Honduras, who will compete in a fourth consecutive men’s Olympic football tournament, join Japan, France

singles draws continued their progress at the Dubai Para Badminton International, although David Toupe of France

lasted just under an hour at the Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Club.In the SL4 category, top seed Lucas Mazur of France

The first day of the International Judo Federation Antalya Grand Slam saw some national rivals face off in intriguing gold medal contests.

beat Albert Ozugov of Russia thanks to a waza-ari and a hold down, while Romaric Wend-Yam Bouda of France

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is set to hold its second hearing in the case between the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and Chinese swimmer Sun Yang in the week from May 24 to 28.

again.Hans Nater of Switzerland will act as President on the panel, and will be joined by Jan Paulsson of France

Nine host cities and 10 stadiums have been confirmed for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Zealand and around the world," said FIFA President Gianni Infantino"Building on the incredible success of France

Chuck Daly, the head coach of the United States men's basketball team at the Barcelona 1992 Olympics, has been posthumously inducted into the 2021 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Hall of Fame.

League champions Kenichi Sako, Women's EuroBasket winner and 204-times capped Isabelle Fijalkowski of France

All the top seeds in action in the singles competitions progressed in straight games on the second day of the Dubai Para Badminton International at the Shabab Al Ahli Club.

Group A against India’s Girishkumar Jayanthilal Sharma.Top seed in the SL4 category, Lucas Mazur of France

Italian Jacopo Luchini is determined to fight through the pain barrier to secure top spot at the World Para Snowboard World Cup Finals on home snow in Colere.

the SB-UL races against top competition, including three-time world champion Maxime Montaggioni of France

Nigel Jones has been appointed British Cycling's first-ever chief medical officer, as the organisation seeks to restore credibility in the wake of former doctor Richard Freeman being found guilty of ordering a banned substance for a rider and struck off the medical register as a consequence.

Olympics and backed that up with another six at Rio 2016.From 2012 to 2017, Team Sky won the Tour de France