Berlin and Glasgow saw huge attendances for the seven sports that formed part of the inaugural multisport European Championships, which confirmed the importance and impact of this innovative new event on the sporting calendar.

The inaugural European Championships 2018 came to a stunning climax this evening as the Trophy for the winning nation was presented to Russia during the closing ceremony in George Square, Glasgow.

A preview of the key action at the 2018 European Championships on Thursday 9 August.

Final round flourishes from Lithuania’s world discus champion Andrius Gudzius and Polish shot putter Paulina Guba turned silver to gold in the Berlin Olympic Stadium on Wednesday in an evening session of fluctuating drama.

It was a mixed night in the pool for the star men on show.

Britain's pair Laura Davies and Georgia Hall sent out a message to the rest of the field on the first day at Gleneagles.

Quotes from Wednesday 8 August.

Nicola Spirig has her eye on her sixth European title.

Rhys McCleanaghan has high hopes ahead of Glasgow 2018 competition.

The golf finals at Gleneagles are fast approaching.

Celine Maria van Duijn recorded one of the best results off for Dutch diving in decades.

The Belgian favourite took gold on the roads of Scotland.