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FIFA claim global interest in Women's World Cup sets a new high with records for TV audiences and social media engagement

  • Football

FIFA claim the 2019 Women's World Cup broke records for engagement over the group stage and that global interest has reached new heights, despite criticism over low attendances and poor organisation. 

and figures regarding television audiences and social media engagement so far from the tournament in France

for television audiences have been set in several of the nations where their teams are taking part.In France

record audience for women's football in the country.The previous high was 4.1 million for Germany versus France


Hosts Germany win men's team sabre at European Fencing Championships as Poland emerge victorious in women's team épée

  • Fencing

Hosts Germany ended the European Fencing Championships in Düsseldorf with victory in the men's team sabre, while top seeds Poland triumphed in the women's team épée.

by beating Romania in the third place playoff.Following a bye through the first round, Germany beat France

ConfederationIn the women's team épée, Poland came from behind to defeat Russia in the final after Italy beat France

2020 qualification, Poland were the top seeded European team, and eased through their semi-final with France

of the draw, Russia advanced to the final with a narrow 36-35 win over Italy.Italy pulled away from France


France defend Rugby Under-20 Championship after thrilling final against Australia

  • Rugby Sevens

France have retained World Rugby Under-20 Championship after beating Australia 24-23 in the final in

triumph in the competition.In a thrilling game, the lead changed hands no fewer than seven times before France

year, kicking 23 points in their defeat of England in the final.He pulled the strings once again as France

Under-20 Championships ©Getty ImagesWorld Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said: "Congratulations to France

Their fantastic achievement of back-to-back titles shows that the future is looking bright for France

While France were celebrating, it was misery for Scotland after they were relegated to the World Rugby



Paris 2024 canoeing and rowing venue opens as part of Olympic Day celebrations

  • Paris 2024

Paris 2024 President Tony Estanguet took to the rapids as the Île-de-France Olympic Water Sports Stadium

Games.Estanguet was joined by French Minister for Sport Roxana Mărăcineanu and President of the Île-de-France

proud to welcome the world’s greatest champions in 2024.”The course has been designed by the Île-de-France

the whitewater channels in Vaires-sur-Marne ©Paris 2024Discussing the facility, Mărăcineanu said: “France

this site is a landmark moment for the French Canoeing and Paddle Sports Federation and the Île-de-France

was held in partnership with the Festival of Sport and more than 700 events will take place across France


Serbia continue dominance in men's 3x3 World Cup as Hungary women progress in dramatic style

  • 3x3 basketball

Reigning men's champions Serbia are through to the semi-finals of the International Basketball Federation 3x3 World Cup at Museumsquare in Amsterdam.

Serbia cruised to a 20-12 victory over France in the final game of the day and having reached all five

simple shot was missed, Dóra Medgyessy pulled out a two-pointer to send Hungary through.Hungary face France

side in Amsterdam, faced a tough task to repeat their 2018 feat and were outplayed by fifth-ranked France



Iran become first team to qualify for Men's Nations League final round

  • Volleyball

Iran have become the first side to qualify for the International Volleyball Federation Men's Nations League final round after they picked up their seventh win in succession with a comfortable victory over Australia.

fall out of the top six places in the overall rankings, meaning their final spot is secure.Earlier, France