Disgraced former International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) President Lamine Diack could spend the remainder of his life in prison if convicted at a trial beginning in Paris tomorrow, where he stands accused of corruption, influence-trafficking and money laundering.

the IOC between 1999 and 2013 but stood down as an honorary member in 2015 following his arrest in France

Jeanne Richard and Mathieu Garcia of France secured the Winter Youth Olympic Games gold medal in the

 "They helped me to focus.”Richard said winning in France made their triumph extra special, adding

really happy to have been able to win medals on both days so far, and it’s even better that we did it in France

Australia's David Barnes has moved to the top of the 2020 Indoor Archery World Series men's recurve rankings after winning his home event in Sydney.

the Sydney Indoor Archery Festival and went ahead despite the bushfire crisis in Australia.Nimes in France

They came out in style in the mountains just across the border to welcome the Youth Olympic Games to France

It is a really good thing to have a part of these Youth Olympic Games in France, because the stadium

Sweden's Linn Svahn was victorious in the women’s International Ski Federation (FIS) Cross-Country World Cup in Dresden, thanks to a little help from her friends.

Chanavat was delighted with his World Cup victory ©FIS In the men's competition, Lucas Chanavat from France

It was a special day for Norway at the International Biathlon Union (IBU) World Cup in German town Oberhof, with two relay event victories. 

 France had two penalties and six spares, finishing 4.4 seconds back.

 Sweden, with 10 spare rounds finished second, 21.1 seconds back, while France, with 12 spares were

It was double biathlon gold for Russia at Les Tuffes Nordic Centre, in the first Youth Olympic Games events to be staged on French soil.

and a lot of my friends from school were in the crowd too - it was a memorable moment for me and for France

American sportswear giant Nike are reportedly set to take on French companies Lacoste and Le Coq Sportif to be a major kit supplier at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.

Lacoste and Le Coq Sportif were the only ones who submitted final documents.Le Coq Sportif, founded in France

 They have been a supplier of the Tour de France since 2012.

 Le Coq Sportif, supplier of the famous Tour de France yellow jersey since 2012, claim that 67 per

International Ski Federation (FIS) Cross-Country World Cup sprint leader Jonna Sundling is set to miss out this weekend's event in Dresden with a cold. 

 He will be aiming to continue to hold off Lucas Chanavat of France and Federico Pellegrino of Italy

Host nation Switzerland almost enjoyed a perfect start to these Lausanne 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games, taking three of the four gold medals on offer.

Klopfenstein edged out Caitlin McFarlane of France (56.35) by 0.08 of a second.Israeli skier Noa Szollos

This week, 3x3 ice hockey is one of the new attractions at the Lausanne 2020 Youth Olympic Games. The small-team format has been successfully introduced in basketball and Olympic bosses will no doubt keep a keen eye on its progress here.

play evoked many rounds of applause from the spectators".The Canadians then went en masse to watch France

Canada's Mac Marcoux and France's Arthur Bauchet both made it a hat-trick of wins, as super-G competition concluded at the World Para Alpine Skiing World Cup in Veysonnaz.

victory and runners-up finish yesterday by triumphing in 1:11.78.Yesterday's winner Marie Bochet of France

France and Tunisia became the latest two teams to qualify for the men's volleyball tournament at this

Jean Patry scored a team-high 14 points as France beat hosts Germany 25-20, 25-20, 25-23 in the final

The stage is set for the second instalment of the 2020 International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) Ice Climbing World Cup season, as the sport makes its annual visit to Cheongsong in South Korea.

 However, the lead event saw a new winner, with rising star Louna Ladevant of France claiming a

It fell to 14-year-old ice dancer Gina Zehnder - the youngest member of the Swiss team - to light the cauldron, setting the seal on the Opening Ceremony of these Winter Youth Olympic Games.

month after he had carried it in St Moritz.Kevin Rolland halfpipe bronze medallist in 2014 represented France