Cycling has become so demanding and fast these days that accidents are on the increase. Last month eight riders broke their bones in different races. Van Aert's hard fall last Wednesday, which left him with a broken collarbone, ribs and sternum, raises doubts about whether cyclists should wear safety gear like skiers.

First the former president of the national association was sentenced to life imprisonment, now the former coach of the national team from 2020 to 2021 is accused of fraudulently paying and receiving money fraudulently and fixing matches. Li Tie pleaded guilty last Wednesday.

Nicoll was British shot put champion in 2022 and 2023 after competing at the 2023 World Bobsleigh Championships. She was an Olympian at the Beijing Winter Games in 2022 and is now aiming to qualify for Paris 2024. "You should never give up," she said.

A saturated public transport system, such as is expected during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, will affect the habits of Parisians. They will have to change their routines and travel in different ways. Telecommuting will be an alternative for those who can afford it.

The Salavat Ylavev Ice Palace in Ufa will host the IBA Champions' Night on 20 April. Both boxers will be fighting for the European title in the 60 kilogram category. Subkhankulov is competing in his home town and he is undefeated with seven fights and seven wins.

"It was a lifelong dream," said the gymnast after reaching a historic milestone for Azerbaijan that she hopes can be repeated in the future. Mahsudova will compete at the European Championships for the first time with a chance of winning a medal.

The competition already has official dates and will take place from 1 to 12 August 2027. It will be led by Kang Chang-hee as President of the Organising Committee and will feature 18 sports, including optional rowing, beach volleyball and golf.

During a visit to Fiji for the General Assembly of the Oceania National Olympic Committees, the IOC President said that digitalisation, e-sports and artificial intelligence are "the biggest challenges". An exhibition on the future benefits of these tools will be held in April.

The leukaemia survivor will represent Japan in the 100m butterfly at the Paris Olympics after missing out on a place at the Tokyo Games three years ago. She finished fifth at Rio 2016 as a 16-year-old and has always been one of her country's brightest prospects.

The competition, which will be held in the UAE from 16 April to 2 May, will be a step forward in the recognition of youth talent and a platform for the promotion of sport in the region.

Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Nicaragua and Venezuela secured their places at the 2024 WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup to be played in Barranquilla in August by finishing top of the standings in last weekend's qualifier in the Dominican Republic. Host Colombia also received a wildcard.

The World football's governing body announced at the weekend that the return match in North Korea on 26 March "will not be played and will not be rescheduled". If this is confirmed, FIFA will award Japan a 3-0 win, which would take them straight through to the third round.

Data from Kolsquare's report 'Paris2024': The Olympics of Influence' reveals an unprecedented scenario. Interactions between athletes, fans and the general public across multiple social networks and platforms reveal data and records never seen before.

The German Football Association is to change its sportswear supplier after 70 years. The contract runs until 2027. Robert Habeck, Germany's finance minister, said: "I expected more patriotism" from the association. Adidas is a German multinational company founded in 1949.