Norway pulled away in the last two legs of the mixed relay to claim the first gold medal of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) World Championships in Östersund in Sweden today.

put Italy into a strong position but Hofer and Windisch were unable to maintain the pace and allowed Germany

Russia's Beslan Mudranov is among a number of Olympic medallists who will be looking to make their mark at the International Judo Federation (IJF) Grand Prix in Marrakech.

back injury had kept him out since May 2018.The two-time world medallist lost his first contest in Germany

Ski jumping's Raw Air Tournament will begin in Norway tomorrow with a women's event taking place for the first time.

in the rankings on 1,145.Last month's newly crowned world champions -  Markus Eisenbichler of Germany

Austrian cross-country skier Johannes Dürr, who admitted to recent doping, has been released from custody as an ongoing investigation into a suspected worldwide drugs network continues.

confessed to having his blood manipulated at hotels near Munich Airport and in other places across Germany

After five losses in a row, Germany secured their first win at the World Wheelchair Curling Championships

With the sides level at 2-2 going into the break at The Peak venue, Germany opened the second half with

The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) World Championships are scheduled to recommence tomorrow with the focus over the coming three days being on the men’s and women’s skeleton and four-man bobsleigh at the Whistler Sliding Centre in Canada.

World Cup and triumphed at the 2016 World Championships.Defending world champion Jacqueline Lölling of Germany

Austrian cross-country skier Johannes Dürr has reportedly admitted to recent doping as an ongoing investigation into a suspected worldwide drugs network continues.

became the latest athlete embroiled in the scandal which also included a separate raid in Erfut in Germany

confessed to having his blood manipulated at hotels near Munich Airport and in other places across Germany

The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) has announced plans to mark the 30th anniversary of its "Integration through Sport" programme this year.

thousand people, both immigrant and non-immigrant, have received support from the programme throughout Germany

need to face up to intensified discussions about the understanding of immigration and integration in Germany

Hansen, President of the German Sports Federation, which merged with the National Olympic Committee of Germany

International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League win today, helping the Asian giants to a 2-1 triumph over Germany

China move up to seventh in the women's FIH Pro League standings ©FIHThings went from bad to worse for Germany

into the contest but were thwarted by some outstanding defending from the hosts, who managed to keep Germany

contest, when Hannah Gablac slapped home after great work from Viktoria Huse.It was the lifeline that Germany

An inspired performance from goalkeeper Tobias Walter helped Germany grind out a narrow 1-0 victory away

proved to be the winning goal in the 45th minute of the match at the Hockey Club Rotterdam to send Germany

in Rotterdam ©Getty ImagesWalter also made a series of quick-fire saves to keep the scores level and Germany

Ven.The home side went in pursuit of an equaliser but they were unable to wind a way past Walter as Germany

Switzerland and defending champions Norway moved to joint top of the rankings on day three of the World Wheelchair Curling Championship in Scotland with a record of four wins and one loss.

led by Aileen Neilson, making her ninth World Championship appearance at this year's event.Canada and Germany

Australia’s Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho will defend their women’s title on home sand this week as the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Beach Volleyball World Tour returns to Manly Beach in Australia after a fortnight of play on the Asian continent.

India hosted its first-ever FIVB World Tour event in Visakhapatnam.Armin Dollinger and Simon Kulzer of Germany

Austrian cross-country skier Johannes Dürr, convicted of doping at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, has been arrested in Innsbruck as part of an ongoing investigation into a suspected worldwide drugs network.

confessed to having his blood manipulated at hotels near Munich Airport and in other places across Germany

Paralympic gold medallists China and defending champions Norway are the only sides with 100 per cent records after day two of the World Wheelchair Curling Championships in Stirling.

a 9-7 extra end success over Germany.They joined Slovakia on a record of won one, lost two.Canada, Germany

Germany's Mariama Jamanka completed her set of major titles as she ended her long wait for gold at the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation World Championships with victory in the two-woman bobsleigh event in Whistler.

line in their third run and were unable to complete the fourth.Video: Gold in the Team Competition for Germany

There was further success for Germany in the team event as they nation continued their domination of