A "Mark of a Champion" logo was unveiled here today at the brand launch of the European Championships, with the aim of representing the vision of the multi-sport event.

Germany’s Isabell Werth secured her second successive International Equestrian Federation (FEI) Dressage World Cup victory after an impressive display in Neumünster.

Dimitri Peters ended the host nation’s wait for a gold medal at the International Judo Federation (IJF) Düsseldorf Grand Prix by triumphing in the under 100 kilogram men’s division at the Mitsubishi Electric Halle.

Russia claimed a comfortable victory over France in the women’s team final of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) Sabre World Cup at Sint-Niklaas in Belgium.

Reigning world champion Dmitry Shokin underlined his credentials as one of the favourites for men’s over 80 kilogram Olympic gold after triumphing at the taekwondo test event at the Carioca Arena 1.

Iran continued their Rio 2016 preparations in style as they were crowned men’s freestyle team champions after two gold medals on the final day of the Asian Wrestling Championships in Bangkok.

China lived up to their position of top seeds in the women’s competition at the Badminton Asia Team Championships by staging a dramatic fightback to beat Japan in the gold medal match in Hyderabad.

Belgium’s table tennis trio of Marc Ledoux, Laurens Devos and Florian Van Acker have been announced as the first members of the country’s Rio 2016 Paralympic team.

Peru have celebrated receiving provisional membership of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) by unveiling a video, which details their commitment to developing Para-sport in the country.

Czech kayakers dominated the men’s K1 event at the Oceania Championships in Penrith, while the battle for Australia’s nomination for the Rio 2016 Olympics was decided.

The United Arab Emirates National Olympic Committee (UAE NOC) has hosted the third edition of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) sports and environment lab, where a proposal to appoint an environmental ambassador was among a series of 30 recommendations discussed.

Austria’s Bernadette Graf proved a class above the rest of the women’s under 70 kilogram field at the International Judo Federation (IJF) Düsseldorf Grand Prix as she cruised to gold on her return from injury at the itsubishi Electric Halle.

A stunning first half performance helped the United States overcome Australia in the final round robin match of the Women's Water Polo World League Intercontinental Tournament, ahead of the two teams meeting in tomorrow’s gold medal match in Lewisville.

Iran’s two-time world champion Reza Yazdani claimed the men’s 97 kilogram freestyle gold medal as the country enjoyed further success at the Asian Wrestling Championships in Bangkok.