Léon Marchand will not compete at the Short Course Swimming World Championships next month.

“The four-time Olympic champion from France announced on Saturday that he needs rest after an intense year.”

The Spanish national team made history with their first-ever participation in a final of the World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai.

“The Spanish team completed a dream run to the final with victories over New Zealand, the United States, and Great Britain.”

The 2024 European Women’s Handball Championship is being held in Austria, Hungary and Switzerland from 20th November to 15th December 2024.

“Hungary, France and Norway are qualified for the main round.”

The French men’s squad won the first round of the IBU World Cup this weekend in Kontiolahti, Finland.

“The French team secured a 25-second advantage over Norway. In the women’s event, Sweden claimed victory, with France finishing second and Norway taking third place.”

Two-time Olympic champion Andreas Wellinger (Germany) claimed his first World Cup victory of the 2024/2025 season after a wind-affected event at the Men’s World Cup in Ruka, Finland.

“The next stage will take place next weekend in Wisla, Poland.”

The first round of the World Cup concluded with a full Norwegian podium in the men’s competition.

“This season is a crucial period for athletes, as ranking points contribute to qualification for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.”

Slovenia will host the IIHF U20 World Championship, Division I Group A starting December 9.

“The eight teams qualified to compete in this event are European countries: Norway, France, Denmark, Austria, Hungary, and Slovenia.”

ISU Junior World Cup. Tomaszów Mazowiecki (Poland) hosted the first leg this past weekend, where athletes from Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands shone in all the events.

“The competition returns to the same venue for the second leg, taking place from December 7-9.”

The 30th SPAR European Cross Country Championships will take place on December 8 in Antalya, Turkey

“France will be aiming to defend their mixed relay title from last year.”