On its journey to Paris, the Olympic torch passed through the heart of Bordeaux's outstanding vineyards on the 14th stage of the relay, highlighting the region's world-renowned expertise and heritage.

torchbearers, including many athletes, and two team relays organised by the roller skating, skateboarding and hockey

The first was organised by the French Hockey Federation and captained by Jean-Luc Darfeuille, a player

Para-hockey and street hockey pitches were set up near the Miroir d'eau, an iconic landmark of the city.The

The partnership was formalised in 2019. In 2022, the cooperation was renewed with expanded responsibilities. New measures have also been implemented. These include in-competition testing and long-term storage of samples. Seminars for officials were also held to further professionalise the work.

Its ambassador from Switzerland, Olympic ice hockey bronze medallist Florence Schelling OLY, was present.In

Mike Sullivan, who guided the Pittsburgh Penguins to Stanley Cup titles in 2016 and 2017, will take charge of Team USA at Milano-Cortina 2026 as NHL players make their return to the Winter Olympics.

“It’s been amazing to see the progress we’ve made in hockey in our country over the course of my career

“He is one of the very best coaches in the game and his background, including with international hockey

Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team.Details → https://t.co/WAWDhWkeX3 pic.twitter.com/kJ5pvJOBbs— USA Hockey

(@usahockey) May 18, 2024Sullivan’s involvement with USA Hockey spans parts of five decades, both on

operations for USA Hockey, also praised the new coach’s resume.

Olympic and Paralympic Games athletes will have access to a specially-designated nursery facility in the Olympic Village this summer, the governing body announced on its website.

https://t.co/XFZsleR2X2 pic.twitter.com/CezicONj7Y— Athlete365 (@Athlete365) May 14, 2024Former Ice Hockey

As anticipation builds for the Paris 2024 Olympics, the spotlight shining on elite athletes and a question is being raised: Will this prestigious event reveal the next Paralympic sensation?

GETTY IMAGESUS Para ice hockey player Declan Farmer is another to keep a close eye on.

Russian outlet Sovsport says 282 cases out of the 834 investigations from the former Moscow Laboratory Information Management System by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) have been "proven".

USADA did not administer one in-competition test in 2023 in sports such as bobsleigh, fencing, ice hockey

Canada’s National Para Hockey Team halted a run of three straight world titles by the United States by

t.co/bn7Gsf1Zwu📊 https://t.co/b7YgZZsaSO#Calgary2024 | #ParaIceHockey pic.twitter.com/0a1wEkrN1s— Hockey

Cozzolino told Hockey Canada.

GOLDEN🏅A dramatic win for Canada @HockeyCanada over @usahockey 2-1 for gold at the 2024 World Para Hockey

Five individuals have emerged as contenders for the esteemed position of President of the Latvian Olympic Committee (LOK), a development officially confirmed by the committee itself.

was put forth by the Latvian Sailing Union, while Viesturs Koziols was nominated by the Latvian Ice Hockey

The New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) presented its 2023 Annual Report at the General Assembly last 8 May at the Royal Akarana Yacht Club in Auckland.

This includes former hockey player Graham Child, who was elected for a second term on the NZOC Board

In the heart of Colombes, a suburb of Paris, stands the majestic Yves-du-Manoir Stadium, a beacon of sporting heritage and excellence with a legacy that transcends time. 

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) revealed how this historic arena is preparing once again to

witness the electrifying spectacle of hockey in the 2024 Olympic Games in a press release.The stadium

Among the events that captivated the world was hockey.🏑 Test eventLe week-end dernier, le stade départemental

Yves du Manoir a accueilli le test event de hockey sur gazon dans le cadre des #JO2024📷 Retour en images

team.Niklas Wellen, player of the tournament and gold medal winner at the recent FIH Hockey Men’s World

The Trinity Sport Awards took place on Tuesday 7 May 2024 in the Dining Hall, Trinity College Dublin, with 12 awards and the Pink Ceremony being announced at the Awards Ceremony, which is open to all sports clubs and recognises the commitment of the sporting community at Trinity College Dublin. The event was hosted by broadcast journalist Maire Treasa Ni Cheallaigh.

-Club Officer of the Year Winner: Ciara Mulligan (Trinity Ladies Hockey).

For the first time since 2015, Korea was relegated to Group B after a poor showing at the IIHF World Championship in Bolzano, while Slovenia sealed its class A ticket for next year’s tournament in Sweden by beating Italy and losing to Hungary, who finished first thanks to victories over both.

Paralympian wheelchair basketball player Clare Griffiths has been appointed to the Board of the British Elite Athletes Association, the organisation announced in a press release Tuesday. 

retired elite athlete on the Board; adding her input alongside Chair Dominic Mahony, CEO Anna Watkins, hockey

at how the 12 teams - including reigning champions Netherlands - booked their place in the women's hockey

🥳Japan blank India in Ranchi, in the bronze medal match of the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers, to punch

That saw them go to the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers in Valencia and they were unbeaten on Spain's Costa

- Germany took bronze on home soil at the EuroHockey Championships 2023 and had to play in the FIH Hockey

their place at Paris 2024.Japan - Japan finished fourth in the Asian Games 2023 and went to the FIH Hockey

South Africa won gold at the ‘African Hockey Road to Paris 2024’ and will play in a sixth women’s hockey

As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games draw ever closer, we detail how each team qualified for the men's hockey

Twelve teams will battle it out for gold in men's hockey at Paris 2024 with Belgium defending the title

them a direct spot at the Olympics.Germany - Reigning world champions Germany had to go to the FIH Hockey

That meant they had to qualify through the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers, and did so by finishing second

 South Africa - South Africa were the winners of the ‘African Hockey Road to Paris 2024’ competition

🥇Belgium dominate in their semi-final against Korea at the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifier in Valencia