In a scene reminiscent of a galaxy far far away, about 20 enthusiasts converge at dusk in a southern Mexico park to engage in lightsaber fencing, a thrilling sport inspired by the legendary "Star Wars" saga.

Birmingham City University (BCU) will host the 2024 World Junior Ultimate Championships (WJUC) from 21 July at BCU's Perry Barr Sports Centre, with over a thousand participants from more than 20 countries.

The newly appointed United States women's national team coach sidestepped a controversial question in a press conference regarding a potential salary increase if a top world strategist like Jürgen Klopp is named coach of the men's team.

Fernando Dayan Jorge Enriquez, a sprint canoe champion who fled Cuba two years ago, is training and working to prepare for his participation in the refugee team. He won gold at Tokyo 2020. He then moved to the United States, where he competed and was invited to Paris 2024. His life is an adventure.

The two-time triathlon world champion and professional cyclist will not take part in the road race on 4 August. Instead, she will concentrate on her speciality, the triathlon, which takes place on 31 July. She has not ruled out competing in the time trial on 27 July. Knibb has been replaced on the USA cycling team by Faulkner.

The International Canoe Federation (ICF) has confirmed the allocation of all Canoe Slalom quotas for the Paris Olympic Games. The Canoe Slalom eventswill begin on 27 July at 15:00 at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium.

With general elections coming up in November, the US vice president has embarked on a busy journey that included a visit to the national basketball squad's camp, encouraging players to win gold at Paris 2024.

The same round-robin format in a team-based competition under professional rules will be retained in the International Boxing Association's revamped league. Knockout stages will ensure attractive matches that can raise the stakes and facilitate the discovery of young talent.

The reigning Olympic time trial champion Primoz Roglic won't be defending his title at Paris 2024 after opting out of the Slovenian national team, who will also be missing Urška Zigart, the women's national road race and time trial queen, as well as the girlfriend of clear favourite Tadej Pogačar.

The Copper Box Arena was awarded a bronze medal at the Conference & Events Awards as the most versatile venue in the category for venues with a capacity of more than 1,200 people, held at City Central at the HAC in London.

The Olympic Torch Relay illuminated the architectural treasures, castles, and châteaux of the Loir-et-Cher département. From Fréteval to Blois, it illuminated the historical heritage of the Loire banks, visiting Vendôme, the ZooParc in Beauval and the iconic Château de Chambord.

Sunday’s elections leave an uncertain scenario just weeks before the opening ceremony in Paris, with lingering security concerns, union calls for strikes, social unrest and a surprising, late-game shift in the General Assembly, now leaning left yet still under threat from Marine Le Pen’s RN.

Internationally renowned choreographer Alexander Ekman has been selected as Stage and Choreography Director of the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games Paris 2024 that will see thousands of Para athletes from 180 international delegations parade down the legendary Avenue des Champs-Elysées to the Place de la Concorde on 28 August. Thomas Jolly, artistic director of the ceremonies, has brought in the Swedish choreographer to shake up the traditions of the event and Ekman has chosen to place dance at the heart of the show.

France's government approved the construction of a floating landing pad on the River Seine on Tuesday for flying taxis during the Paris Olympics.