Kazakhstan’s Zulfiya Gabidullina sliced nearly a second off the women’s 50 metres freestyle S3 world record to take Open gold at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) European Open Championships at the Complexo Olimpico de Piscinas da Penteada in Madeira’s capital Funchal.

48.70.In the women’s 100m backstroke S9, world and European bronze medallist Nuria Marques Soto of Spain

FIFA has been ordered to take "all necessary measures" to accept Gibraltar as a member "without delay" by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Mexico City.Gibraltar's attempts to join the international football fold have been resisted strongly by Spain

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Europe has asked countries under threat of being banned for more assurances as the rift in the sport on the continent rumbles on.

Rio de Janeiro.Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia and Spain

My first experience of ice hockey politics came during a press conference in Sochi midway through the 2014 Winter Olympics, where world governing body chief René Fasel appeared alongside National Hockey League (NHL) Commissioner Gary Bettman.

concern, like in handball and basketball, where up to 14 teams - including Olympic silver medallists Spain

Spain’s Teresa Perales will seek to defend four titles when the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Swimming European Open Championships get underway tomorrow at the Complexo Olimpico de Piscinas da Penteada in Madeira.

 “We tried to pick up some swimmers from around Spain.

Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei advanced to the men’s final at the Badminton Asia Championships after defeating his rival Lin Dan of China in Wuhan today.

, who claimed a 21-10, 23-21 win over Germany’s Marc Zwiebler.Defending champion Carolina Marín of Spain

Brazil's women caused a surprise by opting to join a tough-looking group as the draw for the Rio 2016 handball tournament was made.

Olympic, world and European champions, while London silver medallists Montenegro and bronze winners Spain

Hosts Brazil will begin the defence of their blind football five-a-side Paralympic title with group matches against continental champions Morocco, Turkey and Iran after the draw took place at Rio 2016’s headquarters.

Brazil are the number one ranked side in the world in five-a-side blind football, with Argentina and Spain

Italian basketball player Andrea Bargnani has featured in the latest promotional video for Rome's bid for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

ECA.Eight countries - Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia and Spain

Colombia’s Nairo Quintana took over as race leader of the Tour de Romandie after being awarded victory on stage two due to Russia’s Ilnur Zakarin being relegated by the race jury.

overall race lead.Quintana lies 18 seconds ahead of Zakarin, while the overnight leader Jon Izaguirre of Spain

France’s Pauline Ferrand-Prevot will be targeting double gold at the Rio 2016 Olympics after opting not to compete in the time trial event.

recent years, including claiming road cycling gold at the 2014 World Championships in Ponferrada, Spain

France will be able to participate in the men’s water polo tournament at Rio 2016 after the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Executive decided no action would be taken against them following allegations they threw their match with Canada at the Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

route to the semi-finals of the tournament.It was alleged that France wanted to avoid a tie against Spain

reported France were not bothered about winning the game.France will join Hungary, Italy and Spain

Greece, Serbia and Italy preserved their 100 per cent records to remain top of their respective groups after the fifth and penultimate round of the 2016 International Swimming Federation (FINA) Men’s Water Polo World League.

Reigning world champions Serbia faced Spain in Barcelona, winning 14-13 to stay top of Group B.Montenegro

A total of $5,000 (£3,500/€4,500) has been granted by the World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) to establish and maintain six beach ultimate projects across four continents, it has been announced.

league with three playing days in Lisbon will also be established, with women from three cities in Spain

Home favourite Bill Chaffey secured his place at the this year's Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro after winning the men’s PT1 event at the International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Para-Triathlon Event in Castlereagh in Australia.

between PT2 winner Andrew Lewis of Britain, who finished in 70:47, and third-placed Lionel Morales of Spain