France dominated the competition at the International Fencing Federation Women's Épée World Cup in Nanjing, although Hungary's Anna Kun took home the gold medal at the women's single event.

third place was Italy, who lost to France 36-27 in the semi-final, while the other podium finisher was Poland

World Masters Athletics, whose indoor championships started today at Torun in Poland, has been placed

The World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships, which opened today in Torun in Poland, could be affected

The decision by the World Athletics Council last Thursday (March 23) to exclude transgender athletes from women’s competition was welcomed by many in the sport; it also provoked strong criticism from groups who felt it was an unwarranted move which nullified the principle of inclusion.

pressingly for the World Masters Indoor Athletics Championships that are due to start today at Torun in Poland

Preparations for the 2023 European Games in Kraków-Małopolska are picking up speed as the second Coordination Commission took place with representatives of the Organising Committee and the European Olympic Committees (EOC) present in the host city.

EOC President Spyros Capralos reiterated his belief that Poland will be able to successfully host the

with experience in delivering multi-sport Games.EOC President Spyros Capralos, right, is confident Poland

Belarus' Supreme Court has rejected an appeal against 12-year prison sentences handed in absentia to Belarusian Sports Solidarity Fund (BSSF) founders Aliaksandra Herasimenia and Aliaksandr Apeikin.

We looked at the verdict, laughed," Herasimenia, currently in exile in Poland, wrote on Twitter.

executive Apeikin, a former head of sponsorship for the 2019 European Games in Minsk, has also fled to Poland

Athletics Integrity Unit with acting without integrity and in bad faith, and Tsimanouskaya has defected to Poland

Toruń has been awarded the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships by the World Athletics Council.

Both Turkey and Poland have established good records as hosts of international athletics events," said

Poland is a regular host of World Athletics Series events, having staged the World Athletics Relays in

Antalya in Turkey by the World Athletics Council ©Getty ImagesToruń, in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian region of Poland

Henryk Olszewski, President of the Polish Athletic Association, added: "I am pleased that Poland has

Footballer Olivier Giroud has announced his desire to play for France at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

-goal record for France at the most recent FIFA World Cup in Qatar as he scored in the 3-1 win over Poland

have so far registered to become a volunteer at this year's European Games in Kraków-Małopolska in Poland

insurance, the necessary training, a certificate and accommodation for anyone from outside the Lesser Poland

The Russian Football Union (RFU) are negotiating with FIFA and UEFA to retain eligibility to participate in competitions with friendlies already lined up.

The ban was imposed exactly one week later on February 28.The Russian national team were due to face Poland

winner going on to face Sweden for a spot in the finals, but the ban took effect before the match and Poland

The United States topped the medal table at the International Ski and Snowboard Federation Para Snowboard World Championships, claiming three golds, eight silvers and five bronzes in La Molina.

Italy finished second with three gold, two silvers and one bronze, while third went to Poland who claimed

The European Karate Federation Senior Championships are set to begin in Guadalajara, Spain tomorrow at the Palacio Multiusos Sports Hall, with qualification spots for the 2023 European Games on the line.

the top three in each category will qualify for the 2023 European Games, due to be held in Krakow, Poland

Stefan Kraft and Ema Klinec earned wins in the ski flying discipline on the final day of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) Ski Jumping World Cup in Vikersund.

the season, moving into an unassailable 466 point lead over his closest challenger Dawid Kubacki of Poland

Italy's Sofia Raffaeli claimed the all-around individual title at the latest International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup, while Israel claimed the group title in Athens.

five hoops, setting a score of 34.9 and edging past second place Italy, who had 32.65.In third was Poland

Russia and Belarus' status in international sport while the war in Ukraine is ongoing has been described as an "unsolvable dilemma" by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

impossible" for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the Kraków-Małopolska 2023 European Games in Poland

Weightlifters from Russia and Belarus will not be able to join the Olympic qualifying pathway to Paris 2024 at their own Continental Championships in Armenia next month.

have the two highest entry totals at both 96kg and 102kg.Other nations sending large teams include Poland