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“People have to perceive the value of the Olympics beyond just the Games” | Matt Carroll, Australian Olympic Committee
Matt Carroll, chief executive of the Australian Olympic Committee, tells Adam Nelson how a focus on athlete engagement, grassroots participation and community schemes has helped to boost the AOC’s commercial programme throughout the Olympic cycle.
Kermode defends his ATP achievements following council coup
The decision by the ATP Council not to renew Chris Kermode's contract as ATP executive chairman and president caused surprise when it was announced in March. Ben Cronin speaks to the outgoing tennis chief about his record.
Athletes to benefit as International Swimming League threatens Fina’s hold over sport
A Ukranian billionaire is funding the latest effort to turn swimming into a regular competitive professional sport and not just one of the most popular events at the Summer Olympics.
Twenty things we learned at the Sports Decision Makers Summit in Miami
The first Sports Decision Makers Summit – from SportBusiness and Sportel – was held at the W South Beach in Miami over 6-7 May. After the event, our moderators shared the most interesting learnings they took home.
SportBusiness: Essential data and analysis for the Asian sports sector
For more than 20 years SportBusiness has been delivering the data, information, insight and analysis that make the world’s most successful sports sector businesses tick.
Esports round-up | Paris Saint-Germain drops League of Legends team
Liam Thompson, gaming and influencer executive with brand agency Cake, picks out the most interesting recent stories from the esports sector.
Esports | Stability is key for Overwatch League
Activision Blizzard has announced plans to launch a groundbreaking esports league. SportBusiness International looks at whether it will set a new commercial benchmark for the sector.
ACO forms Le Mans esports series
Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO), organiser of the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance motorsport event, is to launch an esports series in partnership with digital media platform Motorsport Network.
CSM and Code Red partner up for new offering in esports market
CSM Sport & Entertainment, a division of marketing services group Chime Communications, has forged a partnership with global esports agency Code Red which the two parties state is designed to provide the first full service offering in the sector.
IOC to host esports summit
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has revealed plans to hold an esports summit with key players from the competitive gaming industry.
Major esports titles miss out for Asian Games debut
The Asian eSports Federation (AeSF) has named the titles that will contest esports’ first introduction at a major multi-sport event, with a number of leading games not making the cut for this year’s Asian Games.
“People have to perceive the value of the Olympics beyond just the Games” | Matt Carroll, Australian Olympic Committee
Matt Carroll, chief executive of the Australian Olympic Committee, tells Adam Nelson how a focus on athlete engagement, grassroots participation and community schemes has helped to boost the AOC’s commercial programme throughout the Olympic cycle.
Kermode defends his ATP achievements following council coup
The decision by the ATP Council not to renew Chris Kermode's contract as ATP executive chairman and president caused surprise when it was announced in March. Ben Cronin speaks to the outgoing tennis chief about his record.
Athletes to benefit as International Swimming League threatens Fina’s hold over sport
A Ukranian billionaire is funding the latest effort to turn swimming into a regular competitive professional sport and not just one of the most popular events at the Summer Olympics.
Philadelphia Phillies see large bump in business fortunes with Harper signing
Fan excitement over the acquisition of the star free agent has fueled the MLB club to what is by far the league's largest per-game attendance increase. But Paul Hagen examines how the organization is already thinking long-term and looking to sustain fan engagement over Harper's entire 13-year deal.