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Paris 2024 high on agenda as Macron welcomes Bach to Élysée Palace

  • Paris 2024

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has discussed preparations for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris during a meeting with Emmanuel Macron.

Committee (CNOSF) President Denis Masseglia to the Élysée Palace, where Paris 2024 and the role of sport in France

Bach later attended the opening match of the FIFA Women's World Cup between France and South Korea.


FIFA and French Development Agency sign agreement to create positive change in African society through football

  • Football

FIFA and the French Development Agency (AFD) have signed a landmark agreement which will see the two organisations use football as a vehicle for education and social change in Africa. 

accessible to children everywhere.The signing took place in the build up to the FIFA Women's World Cup in France

As the Women's World Cup is about to kick off in France, I am confident that the AFD-FIFA alliance will


France thrash South Korea in FIFA Women's World Cup opening match

  • Football

Hosts France overwhelmed South Korea to triumph 4-0 in the first game of the 2019 FIFA Women's World

 Despite scoring their first in the ninth minute, France could have already had a couple of goals

by that time.Wendie Renard scored twice for France in their 4-0 demolition of South Korea ©Getty ImagesEugénie

heading home in the 35th and 45th minutes.The match had already been won by the half-time whistle but France



CAF President Ahmad must stay in France following release from custody

  • Football

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Ahmad Ahmad has been released by French authorities following his arrest over corruption charges yesterday.

returned to him and that after attending the opening match of the FIFA Women's World Cup - between France

will return to Egypt tomorrow.However, Inside World Football reports he will have to remain in France

company Tactical Steel, for the same equipment.Tactical Steel, which is registered as a company in France



Double gold for United States at FIBA 3x3 Under-18 World Cup 2019

  • 3x3 basketball

The United States completed a double at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 Under-18 World Cup as their men's and women's teams took home gold medals.

steamrollered their way through the knockouts on Friday, beating Indonesia 16-10 in the quarter finals and France



World Cup runners-up Ireland set to host Women's FIH Series Finals

  • Hockey

Women's Hockey World Cup silver medallists Ireland will welcome seven teams to Banbridge for the first International Hockey Federation (FIH) Women's Series Finals.

ranked team at the FIH Series Finals event in Ireland ©Getty ImagesThey will meet Ukraine, Scotland and France



Paris 2024 unveils plans for Olympic Day and Festival of Sport

  • Paris 2024

Paris 2024 has unveiled the programme of events and activities to celebrate this year's Olympic Day and the Festival of Sport, which have now become one, on June 22 and 23.

The high points of the weekend will be the opening of the Île-de-France Olympic Water Sports Stadium,

Festival of Sport to become a single major annual event, held this year over two days right across France

More than 700 projects will come to fruition across the country, covering every department on mainland France

— Paris 2024 (@Paris2024) 6 June 2019Olympic Day and the Festival of Sport will begin at the Île-de-France

like the ambitions of Paris 2024 when it comes to celebrating the Games and encouraging the people of France


Daudet and Kimmann set for UCI BMX Supercross World Cup battle in France

  • Cycling

Frenchman Joris Daudet will hoping for a return to form on home soil as he bids to stay at the top of the International Cycling Union (UCI) BMX Supercross World Cup rankings.

International Cycling Union BMX Supercross World Cup will take place at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines in France

though, with Smulders and compatriot Judy Bauw, Denmark's Simone Christensen and Manon Valentino of France

this weekend.The Netherlands are top of the women's nation rankings, with the United States second and France


FEI talks target strong future for jumping calendar

  • Equestrian

A dedication to improving jumping events was agreed at a conference by the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Kistler on behalf of the chefs d'equipe group received considerable support.Athletes Kevin Straut of France


Five new faces in 18-strong Dutch short track speed skating squad ahead of 2022 Winter Olympics

  • Speed Skating

The Dutch short track speed skating squad has begun preparations for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics – with a squad of 18 unveiled.

first time.A notable name is Selma Poutsma, who has dual French-Dutch nationality and who represented France

for the past three years after skating for Le Havre at club level.Poutsma represented France in the

extended his contract until 2022.Selma Poutsma has dual French-Dutch nationality and has represented France