The Olympic Torch made a spectacular journey to the four corners of Martinique, known as the "Island of Flowers", revealing all that makes it so attractive, from the summit of the Montagne Pelée volcano to its lush landscapes and beaches.

After a stopover in Guadeloupe, the Maxi Banque Populaire XI set sail for Martinique. On board were a crew of French overseas athletes and Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024, with the French skippers Armel Le Cleac'h and Sébastien Josse back at the helm. Swimmer Coralie Balmy, London 2012 bronze medallist, lit the celebration cauldron in Fort-de-France.

This Saturday will be remembered for a long time. For the first time in history, the Olympic Torch shone in Guadeloupe on a day that began with its majestic arrival aboard the trimaran Maxi Banque Populaire XI, which crossed the Atlantic Ocean after leaving Brest on 7 June.

The 59th International Skating Union (ISU) Congress came to a close in Las Vegas, USA, after five inspiring and productive days of meetings and presentations where over 250 delegates from 65 countries gathered to shape the future of ice skating. They made many groundbreaking decisions to grow the sport and modernise the organisation, marking the start of a transformative new era.

The International Testing Agency (ITA) has entered into a collaboration with Sport Ireland. The partnership is designed to enable the exchange of knowledge and information between the organisations and to coordinate anti-doping initiatives more effectively.

The Executive Board (EB) of the Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (International Modern Pentathlon Union, UIPM) has decided to extend the mandate of Shiny Fang as Secretary General of the UIPM until the end of 2028, after taking up the post 12 years ago.

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has suspended Para swimmer Aleksey Lyzhikhin for two years for committing anti-doping rule violations (ADRVs) in violation of the IPC Anti-Doping Code (the Code).

The BRICS Games are an annual gathering of the eight-nation BRICS intergovernmental organisation, now in its fifth edition in Kazan, Russia, with participants from 89 countries, after the last one was held in the South African city of Durban in 2023.

Following a recommendation from the Commission on Future Olympic Winter Games Host Cities, the Executive Board of the IOC has proposed that Salt Lake City - Utah 2034 (SLC-UT 2034) be put up for election at the IOC Session in Paris on 22-24 July. It also proposed the French Alps for the 2030 Winter Games.

The Olympic Torch has dropped anchor on the island of Réunion to continue the Ocean Relay in overseas France. The "Intense Island" put its best foot forward, starting with the breathtaking landscapes of the Plaine des Sables and Pointe Langevin.

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Olympafrica Foundation that will pave the way for thousands of children across the continent to benefit from basketball, and 3x3 in particular.

The National Anti-Doping Agency Germany (NADA) and Athletes Germany are intensifying their cooperation to protect clean athletes. Both organisations are committed to protecting athletes and the integrity of sport. Doping endangers the health of athletes, deceives competitors, the public and the organisers and destroys the values of sport.

The UCI Gran Fondo Svendborg 2024 was a memorable cycling event with 1,700 participants on 8-9 June, giving riders the chance to qualify for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships 2024, which will take place in Aalborg, Denmark, from 28 August to 1 September.

After a month-long journey across mainland France, the Olympic Torch Relay arrived in French Guiana on Sunday to start the Ocean Relay, becoming the first French overseas territory to welcome it for the first time in its history.