Ayuso tops the list of cyclists announced yesterday by the Spanish federation for the Olympic Games. It is a very young squad, with Ayuso doubling up in both the time trial and road race. The two most recent national champions will be looking to spring a surprise in a possible reduced group.

The Slovenian is leading the French race after the first nine stages. He leads Remco Evenepoel by 33 seconds and Jonas Vingegaard by 1:15 after dominating the Galibier summit. The first week also saw Cavendish break the record for Tour victories. Eritrea's Girmay was also confirmed.

From Tuesday 9 July to 14 July, the Lausitz Velodrome in Cottbus will host the 2024 European Track Cycling Championships for juniors and under-23s. A total of 425 cyclists from 29 countries will compete for 44 titles in various disciplines.

While competing in the 110m hurdles at the Diamond League in Paris, France's top athlete suffered a fall that left him sprawled on the track in pain. He limped off in tears, causing widespread concern. Mayer is chasing his long-awaited Olympic gold after two silver medals.

Ryan Garcia's words on his social media of "I'm sorry", were welcomed by his followers. They are beginning to tire of the boxer's scandal after scandal. Garcia continues his antics, although this time, according to his social media messages, he seems to have realised that he is on the wrong track.

The Danish rider left the Grand Boucles after a week of competition "to focus on other goals". He injured his shoulder in a crash on the fifth stage and decided to prepare for the Olympic road race at home.

The 38-year-old, who made her debut two decades ago at Athens 2004, has been invited to Paris 2024 and will become only the fifth swimmer in history to compete in half a dozen Games.

The ITF has announced the final list of tennis players who will compete at the Olympic Games. The five events will take place during Wimbledon this Friday. There will be representatives from 41 countries, the tournament will last nine days and will be played on twelve courts. Alexander Zverev will be defending his title, but Bencic will not as she is on maternity leave.

Tricia Heberle admits she would be "really worried for Irish boxing" if the sport were to lose its Olympic status. "Many children aspire to go to the Olympic Games," she said, as reported by the Irish News portal.

The new system will give priority to riders' results in top international events. There will be 72 riders in the sprint and endurance leagues, with 18 men and 18 women in each category. The UCI points awarded will remain the same. World champions will also have some additional privileges.

Minister Catherine Martin and Minister Thomas Byrne have joined Sport Ireland in wishing the Olympic Association of Ireland and the Irish team the very best of luck ahead of the centenary of the Games. This summer marks a century since Ireland first competed in the Games, and the country's largest delegation of athletes will be 125.

The International Boxing Association (IBA) has launched a Professional Certification Programme. This initiative provides comprehensive training and certification for officials. It provides the knowledge and skills required to officiate at the highest technical level at IBA professional boxing events.

Andrew Hoy, who made his Olympic debut in Los Angeles in 1984, will not be able to fulfil his dream of competing in his ninth Olympics after not being selected for Australia. The three-time gold medallist expressed his disappointment. However, despite his veteran status, he hasn't closed the door on his Olympic career.

She first stepped on a skateboard five years ago. Last month, she dramatically secured her place in Budapest. She will be one of the youngest athletes at Paris 2024. "I did it," she said, her Olympic dream come true. She qualified 18th out of 22 for the women's street skateboarding event, which will take place at Place de la Concorde in the French capital on 28 July.