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TheStadiumBusiness Awards announce 2012 shortlist - 3rd April 2012

The shortlist for TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2012, in association with KPMG, has been announced.

Entry process open for Beyond Sport Awards - 10th February 2012

Beyond Sport has announced that entries are now open for this year’s Beyond Sport Awards.

Chinese Minister defends Beijing Games legacy - 12th December 2011

Chinese Vice-Sports Minister Yang Shu'an on Sunday launched a staunch defence of the legacy of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Munich Mayor vows to fight opponents with petition - 2nd March 2011

The Mayor of Munich has pledged to launch a petition to counter the opponents of the city’s Winter Games bid, who are attempting to force their own referendum to derail efforts to bring the 2018 Olympics to Germany.

Munich 2018 steps up Winter Games bid as IOC delegation arrives - 1st March 2011

Munich 2018 has signed up Metro Group as its latest corporate partner and presented the second instalment of the bid’s ‘Living Bid Book’ video documentary series ahead of the start of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission visit.

French Prime Minister pledges state support for Annecy 2018 - 9th February 2011

The Prime Minister of France pledged state support for Annecy's bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympics as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) evaluation commission arrived in France on Tuesday for its first inspection of the three candidate cities.

Volkswagen to help German Open go green - 19th July 2010

Car maker Volkswagen has signed up as the Premium Partner of the German Open Tennis Championship, to be held in Hamburg this week.

SportAccord Convention offers Golden Rules over sustainability - 19th April 2010

The SportAccord Convention, whose eighth annual convention takes place in Dubai from April 25-30, has posted ‘Ten Golden Rules for Building a Sustainable Sporting Event’ in partnership with CH2M HILL.

SportBusiness opens competition to find best host city - 16th March 2010

Twenty-five cities are in the running for the SportBusiness Ultimate Sports City of 2010 award. Reigning champion Melbourne is on the list again, but faces competition from Asia, the Americas, Europe, Australia, the Middle East and Africa.

Vancouver hailed for 'comeback' Olympics - 1st March 2010

The Vancouver Winter Olympics were generally hailed as a success by news outlets and major figures in sports around the world this morning, despite the litany of problems which threatened to overshadow the event early on.