Andrea Eskau and Martin Fleig ensured that Germany had a fantastic end to the biathlon competition here

Italian success continued on the second day of the World University Shooting Championship in Kuala Lumpur.

his nerve to clinch gold on a score of 451.0 points, with nearest challenger Lukas Eugen Fischer of Germany

team title, as Filip Marinov and Michal Slamka joined Praj to score 351 points in the final.Italy and Germany

World Sailing have announced that this year's Para World Sailing Championships will take place at Sheboygan in the United States.

boost the sport's efforts for inclusion at Paris 2024 ©World SailingIt debuted last year at Kiel in Germany

Germany's Fabian Rießle edged Jarl Magnus Riiber of Norway to claim victory in the men's large hill 10 kilometres event at the International Ski Federation Nordic Combined World Cup in Trondheim.

silver medallist will aim to move a step closer to doing so during the next event in Klingenthal in Germany

Members of the Royal Family and Government Ministers will not attend this year's FIFA World Cup in Russia after the host nation was blamed for the attempted murder of former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter, British Prime Minister Theresa May announced today.

Russia for the global showpiece.At least one of the two had attended the previous three World Cups at Germany

Caroline Wozniacki's pursuit of the world number one ranking was put on hold as she was beaten in straight sets by Russia's Daria Kasatkina at the Indian Wells Masters in California.

 but her run was ended at the fourth round stage by a determined Kasatkina.Angelique Kerber of Germany

Sophie Hahn beat British team-mate Georgina Hermitage in the final of the T35-38 200 metres today as the World Para Athletics Grand Prix began in Dubai.

11.63 metres to win once points for different levels of disability were considered.Frances Herrmann of Germany

The German Football Association (DFB) have appointed Burson-Marsteller Sport to provide international strategy and communication services for their bid for the 2024 UEFA European Championships.

Germany are one of two candidates standing to host the tournament.Turkey are also bidding.

The campaign for hosting the 2024 EURO in Germany is a top priority for the DFB," Markus Stenger, head

Germany has long been seen as a leader in European football, we look forward to providing positive added

Germany will hope to beat Turkey to stage the tournament ©Getty ImagesBoth German and Turkish bid documents

Frankfurt, Gelsenkirchen, Hamburg, Leipzig, Munich and Stuttgart have been selected by the German bid.West Germany

Venus Williams overcame sister Serena to book their place in the last 16 of the Indian Wells Masters in California.

Venus is now set to meet Latvia’s Anastasija Sevastova in the last 16 after she beat Julia Goerges of Germany

Marcel Kittel claimed his second win at the Tirreno-Adriatico after triumphing in a sprint finish on the sixth stage of the race in Fano.

their effort ultimately came to nothing as the peloton caught its final survivor Marcus Burghardt of Germany

Japan’s Akito Watabe will hope to strengthen his grip on the International Ski Federation (FIS) Nordic Combined World Cup title with back-to-back competitions taking place in Trondheim.

days, with a joint prize giving scheduled to take place.The World Cup circuit is then due to travel to Germany

The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) have announced that they have teamed up with the German Forestry Council (DFWR) to highlight how sport and forest sustainability can work together.

sports with the DOSB saying, "Sport and active recreation in the forest have a high value for people in Germany

near-natural and sustainably managed forest, which guarantees us a substantial part of the quality of life in Germany

DOSB President Alfons Hörmann added: "Millions of people in sports Germany use the forest as a space

Norway’s Olympic champion Maren Lundby thrilled her home crowd - including the Prime Minister and the Royal Family - as she won the International Ski Federation (FIS) Ski Jumping World Cup at Oslo’s famous Holmenkollen.

who has 860, and Takanashi, who has 716.The next FIS World Cup is due to take place in Oberstdorf in Germany

Germany and Russia celebrated two gold medals on the final day of the International Judo Federation Agadir

Local hero Nevin Galmarini could only manage third place in today’s International Ski Federation (FIS) Snowboard World Cup parallel giant slalom at the Swiss resort of Scuol - but it was enough for him to scoop the seasonal honours.

and third on 4,253 and 4,066 respectively.Ledecká has 7,540 points, with Theresia Hofmeister of Germany