The Criterium du Dauphine, one of the main warm-up races ahead of the Tour de France, has been postponed

The Dauphine is one of the key preparation races ahead of the Tour de France, widely considered as the

most prestigious of cycling's three Grand Tours - which take place in Italy, France and Spain.The Giro

cycling race to be postponed, following in the footsteps of the Giro d'Italia ©Getty ImagesTour de France

ahead.This came a few days after the French Sports Minister Roxana Maracineanu suggested the Tour de France

completed however the final stage of the scheduled seven was cancelled as the outbreak worsened.In France

Jean-Claude Ganga, considered the "great architect" of the creation of the African Games, has died at the age of 86.

As reported by Agence France-Presse, the Congolese passed away near Brazzaville, the city where he was

A former executive at Japanese marketing agency Dentsu, who was given millions of dollars to help Tokyo's successful bid to host the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, has claimed he played a crucial role in securing the support of officials including Lamine Diack.

probe relating to the bid process for the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics.They are under investigation in France

the vote and who had considerable influence over the African members, has been under house arrest in France

The United States' cross-country skier Erik Bjornsen has announced his retirement at the age of 28-years-old.

Met a girl from a small town in France.

Mar 28, 2020 at 11:22am PDT"I made friends from all over the globe, met a girl from a small town in France

as he claimed a surprise bronze in an African record of 17.66 metres.Zango – who spends winters in France

I then came to France to study electrical engineering at university."

The Boccia International Sports Federation (BISFed) has announced the cancellation of all sanctioned events in 2020, with the potential exception of the Dubai Boccia World Open in December.

in Croatian capital Zagreb and the World Open in French town Laval, with the Nantes Regional Open in France

International Federations (IFs) have been reacting to the news that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will now open on July 23 next year, with the Closing Ceremony due to take place on August 8.

, dressage and Para dressage, in Budapest, and the European Eventing Championships in Haras du Pin, France

A global host of runners have found their steps hindered and halted by the pressure of events in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Training confined. Races cancelled. Games postponed…

For the past few years, since I've lived in a village in south-west France, my running choices have involved

The President of the International Cycling Union (UCI), David Lappartient, has said the organisation is seeking to build a new calendar that will not extend the season "beyond what is reasonable".

cancellation or postponement of events and the possibility of more to follow, including the Tour de France

Sports (FISE) have postponed all events before June including the World Series fixture in Montpellier in France

In France, and everywhere on the planet, we have to assume our responsibilities as citizens, as event

Other FISE series including the FISE Wake Tour, set for Spain and France, are also due to be rescheduled

Tour de France organisers have reportedly set a May 15 deadline to decide whether this year’s race can

The Tour de France is one of the remaining major sporting events on the calendar over the coming months

move the Grand Tour to later in the season.No decision has yet been taken on the status of the Tour de France

, despite France being on a national lockdown in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus - also known

on the prospect of the race starting.It was claimed that Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) and Tour de France

There have been more than 2,300 COVID-19 deaths in France ©Getty ImagesDaniel Spagnou, Mayor of Sisteron

Martin Fourcade has revealed he will "invest more" in the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games following his retirement.

 France will lose its representative on the IOC Athletes' Commission when Paris 2024 President Tony

French candidate for election to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes' Commission in 2022.France

 Preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games continues in France, although Estanguet

The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) have cancelled or postponed a number of continental events due to the coronavirus crisis.

cancelled ©Getty ImagesThe European Shotgun Championship, which was set to be held in Chateauroux in France

Islamic Republic of Iran Volleyball Federation (IRIVF) has sacked coach Igor Kolakovic after the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

face hosts Japan, Poland, Italy, Canada and Venezuela in Pool A of the tournament.Argentina, Brazil, France

Paris 2024 President Tony Estanguet has conceded that the coronavirus crisis is likely to have an impact on preparations for the Games.

slowdown and Estanguet knows that could impact Paris 2024.There have been almost 2,000 CPVID-19 deaths in France

are due to begin on July 26 and finish on August 11.Many venues are existing, such as the Stade de France

or refurbished venues could be delayed during the pandemic, which has claimed almost 2,000 lives in France