Just days after it issued a list of recommendations to its Paris 2024 athletes on how to behave in the presence of rivals from Russia and Belarus at the Games, the Ukrainian Olympic Committee protested against the participation of said countries in the canoeing qualification tournament in Szeged.

French President Emmanuel Macron thanked Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday for backing his idea of a truce in all conflicts including Ukraine during the Paris Olympics this summer, Agence France-Presse reported. 

The World Athletics Relays concluded this Sunday in Nassau, Bahamas, after two exciting days, and now 14 teams have already qualified for each of the five relay events at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The Paris 2024 Olympics cauldron design for the Torch Relay has been unveiled. Designed by Mathieu Lehanneur, it will be lit at each stopover city in France by the last Torchbearer of the day.

Amid mounting debt and concerns over its current capability to provide essential services for Paris 2024, the French tech giant has been in dire straits since 2020 and just announced May 31 as its deadline to decide on financial restructuring offers.

Speaking to Australia's News Corp, Aron D'Souza, who founded the inaugural Enhanced Games, said that there were "many who are in the process of registering." Swimming and diving, athletics, weightlifting, martial arts and gymnastics will be among the Olympic sports. Registrations for 2025 are "very advanced."

Once a year, the 'Wings for Life World Run' takes place around the globe. Participants start at the same time and run either individually using the Wings for Life World Run App or together in multiple Flagship Runs. The race is run by the iconic two-time World champion, Olympic bronze medallist and former 110m hurdles world record holder Colin Jackson.

Three countries have been awarded Olympic berths following the reallocation of quota places. Hong Kong and Papua New Guinea clinched them in the men's -68kg category, while Fiji have confirmed another in the women's -67kg category.

China secured a Thomas and Uber Cup double on Sunday, with both their men's and women's teams defeating Indonesia to claim victory in their respective world team championship finals held in Chengdu.

The International Boxing Association (IBA) has announced that it will invest over $80 million in prize money over the next four-year cycle to 2028, as well as unveiling the full schedule of events around the world.

Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia, known for his role in leading athlete protests against the federation chief last year, has been provisionally suspended by the national anti-doping agency (NADA) for reportedly evading a drug test.

A unique gathering of the Czech Republic's top Olympic athletes took place in Poděbrady to prepare for Paris 2024 and Cortina-Milano 2026.

Rublev is going through a rather difficult health situation. He even had to have an injection to relieve pain in his finger and foot. Despite this, he managed to win the Madrid Open on Sunday, beating Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 to claim his second title of the year despite battling illness.

After the continental championships, the Judo Grand Slam returned with a tournament in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. With some teams sending their second and third numbers to Dushanbe, the host country won a record seven medals, but only one was gold. Switzerland, Austria and Italy had two gold medals, with Switzerland topping the overall standings, Austria second and Italy third. 

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner said on Sunday that he will only play at the French Open if he is fully fit. He was forced to withdraw from the Madrid Open last week with a hip injury. "If I'm not feeling well, I'll take more time off," he said.