Scotland and China secured their places in the play-offs of the World Wheelchair Curling Championships

will go up against the team which emerges victorious from the third and fourth place-play off, with China

their Canadian rivals 9-2, and a repeat of that scoreline will ensure they get the opportunity to face China

Spain's Rio 2016 Olympic Games champion Carolina Marin avoided a scare at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Yonex All England Open in Birmingham today as she came from a game down to progress.

The tournament's second seed looked to be on the verge of being eliminated by He Bingjiao of China at

her place in the next round by taking it 21-11.In the men's singles, Rio 2016 champion Chen Long of China

defeated Chen, who was seeded fifth in this competition, 21-16, 21-19.Rio 2016 champion Chen Long of China

was knocked out of the men's singles event today ©Getty ImagesDouble Olympic champion Lin Dan of China

Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games gold medallists are seeded seventh and defeated Xu Chen and Du Ye of China

The world's best synchronised swimmers will face a first major test of 2017 when an International Swimming Federation (FINA) World Series event begins in Paris. 

Republic, Russia, Slovakia, Switzerland and Ukraine.Non-European participants are Argentina, Canada, China

conjunction with existing national opens and competitions.The Paris opener will be followed by the China

South Korea's Choi Min-jeong will be attempting to win a third consecutive women's International Skating Union (ISU) World Short Track Speed Skating Championships title when action begins in Rotterdam in The Netherlands tomorrow.

the men's competition ©Getty ImagesIn the men's competition, reigning world champion Han Tianyu of China

Israel defeated The Netherlands today to secure their third win from three matches at the 2017 World Baseball Classic and advance to the second round as winners of Pool A.

tenth innings.Australia boosted their chances of progression in Pool B with a comfortable win over China

©Getty ImagesIn Pool B's only match today, Australia thrashed China 11-0 at the Tokyo Dome.After two

also means the winner of the match between Australia and Cuba tomorrow will also progress.Japan and China

Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia eased into the second round of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Yonex All England Open in Birmingham today.

, 21-12 win over the qualifier.Beijing 2008 and London 2012 men's singles gold medallist Lin Dan of China

Destiara Haris and Rosyita Eka Putri Sari of Indonesia 21-15, 21-13.Zheng Siwei and Chen Qingchen of China

Russia beat Germany today to become the first team to reach the play-offs of the World Wheelchair Curling Championships in Gangneung, before narrowly defeating Finland to preserve their 100 per cent record.

make it five wins out of eight.Canada beat Finland 8-6 today and are now tied for third place with China

The Netherlands reached the second round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic with a 6-5 win over Chinese Taipei in Pool A at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul today.

-5 win.There were also two matches in Pool B at the Tokyo Dome today.Cuba coasted to a 6-0 win over China

Pool A in Seoul.This match will be followed by South Korea against Chinese Taipei.Australia take on China

The International Union of Powerboating (UIM) has held the eighth edition of its World Champions Awards Giving Gala at the Monte Carlo Sporting building complex, where Prince Albert II of Monaco was among those in attendance.

Holding Group who enjoyed a successful 2016 as local organisers of UIM Aquabike and Nations Cup events in China

Defending champions Russia beat hosts South Korea today to stretch their flawless record at the World Wheelchair Curling Championships in Gangneung.

Céline StuckiKorea bounced back from their defeat to claim an 8-4 win over Canada, who had lost 6-2 to China

Korea feature among the six teams tied for second place on three wins and three losses, along with China

The Netherlands inflicted South Korea's second defeat at the 2017 World Baseball Classic in Seoul today.

the win for Japan.Chinese Taipei and The Netherlands will meet in Seoul tomorrow while Cuba take on China

Double Olympic champion Lin Dan of China will be hoping to retain his title at the Badminton World Federation

will face Singapore's Yong Kai Terry Hee and Wei Han Tan in round one.Zheng Siwei and Chen Qingchen of China

Israel shocked South Korea 2-1 in the opening match of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul today.

in Seoul.Cuba and Japan are also due to meet tomorrow in Pool B at the Tokyo Dome.They are joined by China

Organisers of the Beijing leg of the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Diving World Series have secured a two-meet deal sponsorship agreement with car and vehicle manufacturer BMW.

We are very grateful for BMW's commitment to the sport of diving in China," said FINA executive director

China has historically been one of the best nations in the sport and has been the dominant force for

China dominated the opening leg of the FINA Diving World Series in Beijing, winning 10 gold medals as

Defending champions Russia beat China and Scotland to maintain their unbeaten record on the third day

Winter Paralympic Games and continued their 100 per cent start with two wins.They proved too strong for China