The official draws for the 2020 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Olympic Qualifying Tournaments took place today.

taking place from February 6 to 9, will be played in Belgian city Ostend, Foshan in China, Bourges in France

A gripping women's paddleboard prone technical final saw Itziar Abascal claim a second gold in two days here at the Surf City El Salvador World StandUp Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard Championship.

Julen Marticorena was all smiles after earning 1,000 points for France with victory in the men's paddleboard

France was the leader yesterday and Camille [Perottea] took a good place in the women's race."

New Zealand's Alexandra Maloney and Molly Meech climbed from third to first to win the 49erFX title on the final day of the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Oceania Championships in Auckland.

held.They won five out of eight races at the event to finish on 11 points.Billy Besson and Marie Riou of France

The year-end Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Rankings have been published, with Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer finishing in the top three for a record eighth time.

Bautista Agut of Spain, at number five, six, eight and nine, respectively.Tenth-ranked Gael Monfils of France

Austrian Olympic judo champion Peter Seisenbacher has gone on trial for allegedly sexually abusing two athletes he coached between the late 1990s and early 2000s.

one of the two girls from the age of 11, according to the Austrian public prosecutor's office.Agence France-Presse

Proceeds from this year's World Squash Day auction will go towards the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Foundation, it has been announced.

been signed by many of the players who competed at the season-opening PSA tournaments, the Open de France

Spain defeated neighbours and arch-rivals France to claim the technical relay world title in a thrilling

For us we are used to racing France and we know everyone really well," said Ruiz of Spain's podium-topping

to the final.A fierce contest saw Italian Leonardo Nika cross the line first, with Titouan Puyo of France

China and Chinese Taipei will battle it out in the boys' team final of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Junior Championships in Korat.

 Chinese Taipei progressed to the final with a straightforward 3-0 win over France, with Tai Ming-Wei

Tonga Sports Association and National Olympic Committee (TASANOC) secretary general Takitoa Taumoepeau has backed calls for a new approach to be taken up by those leading the country's national sporting bodies.

Afeaki, who played professional rugby in New Zealand, France, Japan and Singapore, accepted an invitation

Benjamin Bildstein and David Hussle of Austria impressed on the second day of the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Oceania Championships in Auckland, topping the 49er standings.

opponents are Jason Waterhouse and Lisa Darmanin of Australia, with Billy Besson and Marie Riou of France

Diede De Groot and Aniek Van Koot of The Netherlands triumphed in the women's competition at the UNIQLO Wheelchair Doubles Masters in Orlando.

having already triumphed at Wimbledon this year ©Getty ImagesStephane Houdet and Nicolas Peifer of France

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Italian Cornelia Rigatti, Camille Rosa-Perotteau of France and Japan's Yurika Mitsui enjoyed a close

distance race ©ISAEl Salvadoran Aando De Jesus Alvarado gets ready to race ©ISACamille Rosa-Perotteau of France

Vinnicius Martins paid tribute to South American waters after claiming a long-awaited stand-up paddle gold medal at the Surf City El Salvador International Surfing Association (ISA) World Stand-Up Paddle and Paddleboard Championship here.

earned a creditable third place for England.Julen Marticorena was close behind in fourth position as France

Spain's Esperanza Barreras won the women's stand up paddle long distance gold medal in chaotic circumstances as day two at the Surf City El Salvador International Surfing Association (ISA) World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championship began here in controversial fashion.

Carrasco Zanini of Mexico  to retake the lead of the race and she led home Amandine Chazot from France

declared the race winner after the event surpassed its three hour time limit.Camille Rosa-Perotteau of France

The United States have been confirmed as the top seeds for the International Basketball Federation's (FIBA) Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in the latest FIBA women's world rankings.

four tournaments.The top three teams in the Olympic qualifiers, due to to be held in Belgium, China, France