The Latest Breaking News from David Lappartient

Learn about the upcoming IOC presidential election and the pivotal role of the president in shaping global sports and diplomatic relations.

Seb Coe battles Juan Antonio Samaranch – son of the seventh IOC president – and decorated Zimbabwean swimmer Kirsty Coventry for the prestigious role running the Olympic movement

French favourite Pauline Ferrand-Prevot romped to a dominant gold.

French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla says she has been barred from Friday’s opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics because she wears a hijab, and the French Olympic Committee said it is working with her to find a solution that adheres to the team’s secular requirements for athletes

David Lappartient says more needs to be invested in anti-doping research

President David Lappartient also says that he is "not afraid to to catch a top rider" should they be using motored assistance inside their bike

World cycling’s governing body said it would pay whistleblowers for information about hidden motors on bikes in major races

The British rider talks to Jeremy Whittle about doubling up in the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France, and why cycling can do more in terms of safety

UCI adds round in Sardinia, 'protected event' status for races outside Belgium, Netherlands