On Saturday 8 June, the Federation of International Bandy (FIB) held its Ordinary Congress in Stockholm, Sweden, which concluded with the election of the FIB Executive Committee (EC). A total of 13 countries were represented in person, while several members followed the event online.

World Sailing has published its first annual Sustainability Report, providing a comprehensive update on progress against all 56 targets of the Federation's 2030 Sustainability Agenda.

On Friday 7 June, the Executive Committee of the Federation of International Bandy (FIB) or now World Bandy held its last meeting before the 2024 FIB Congress in Stockholm, Sweden.

The Olympic Torch Relay enjoyed a festive day in the Finistère before leaving Brest to begin a unique chapter in a special journey to light up five French overseas territories. This Friday, the relay continued its tour of Brittany, from surfing to hiking, with a palpable enthusiasm between Port-la-Forêt and Brest.

The Association of Portuguese-speaking Olympic Committees (ACOLOP) celebrates its 20th anniversary on 8 June with a message of transformation. The opening of the new venue in Portugal, the desire to relaunch the Lusophone Games and the relationship with its 12 member committees are the highlights of this anniversary.

With 50 days to go until Paris 2024, World Rugby has unveiled the official match schedule for the highly anticipated World Rugby Sevens Repechage tournament in Monaco from 21-23 June. It will serve as the final qualifying tournament for Paris 2024.

The return of the Olympic Torch to Brittany was welcomed with enthusiasm and provided an excellent opportunity to showcase the Morbihan, an Atlantic region with an attractive coastline and a rich historical heritage.

The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games have announced Reynold Hoover as Chief Executive Officer to lead the Organising Committee staff in the planning and execution of both events.

Athlete registration for the 2024 GAMMA Pan American Championships is underway, with just nine days left for national teams to register. The competition kicks off on 5 July in Rosario, Argentina, with the official athlete weigh-in and medical clearance scheduled for 3 July.

The Association Burkinabè de Mixed Martial Arts (ABMMA) has been granted official authorisation to practise MMA in Burkina Faso. The Ministry of Sports, Youth and Employment granted its formal approval in a letter dated 24 May, following the submission of a detailed file by the ABMMA.

On Wednesday, the Olympic torch visited an area of great diversity and the collective relay was dedicated to tennis, led by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, but also including actress Virginie Ledoyen and former footballer Christian Karembeu. Roger-Yves Bost, equestrian Olympic champion at Rio 2016, lit the ceremonial cauldron.

The Development of Azerbaijan's National Sports Systems (DNSS) project continues to make significant progress with the continued support of the International Olympic Committee's Olympic Solidarity and the International Canoe Federation. A renowned expert from the UK, Alexander Nikonorov, visited the country.

On the World Environment Day on 5 June, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has launched a New Ambassador Programme for athletes to promote a more sustainable sporting ecosystem. The ITTF is the world governing body of table tennis, representing 227 Member Associations.

This Tuesday, the Vendée took pride of place in the Olympic Torch Relay. With 250 km of coastline, this region has a strong identity and is home to nautical sports, seaside tourism and fishing.