Olympic Games
DOSB presidential candidate Weikert advocates German 2036 Olympics bid
Thomas Weikert, one of the candidates in the running to become the next president of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), has said that he believes the country should make a bid to host the…
UIPM counters report on ‘agreement’ for new modern pentathlon discipline
The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has today (Monday) stated that no decision has been taken on a new fifth discipline, adding that it will consult with athletes over proposed changes to…
Discovery’s Q3 international revenues buoyed by advertising, Olympics sublicensing
Media group Discovery has reported just under $1.3bn (€1.1
G20 leaders back Beijing 2022 as opposition recedes
The G20 organisation of world leaders included a statement endorsing the upcoming Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics in its most recent communiqué, saying the event "serves as a symbol of humanity’s resilience".
IOC partners with Fanatics to launch global online store
The International Olympic Committee has launched a new global online store as part of an agreement with specialist sports retailer Fanatics which will for the first time make its licensed and branded merchandise…
Beijing 2022 pandemic playbooks published as China fights fresh outbreak
Organisers of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics have published first editions of 'playbooks' detailing measures to combat the Covid-19 threat at the Games
Brisbane 2032 spending ‘to exceed A$5bn estimate’
Australia's sports minister Richard Colbeck has said spending on Brisbane's Summer Olympics in 2032 is likely to exceed the A$5bn ($3.75bn/€3.2bn) original estimate.
Paris 2024 agrees sponsorship deal with athlete caterer Sodexo
The organising committee for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games has agreed a sponsorship deal with catering company Sodexo, building on a pre-existing catering contract with the company
IOC searches for head of virtual sports to lead gaming initiatives
The International Olympic Committee is looking to recruit a head of virtual sports to lead its efforts to develop virtual derivatives of Olympic sports and even consider their inclusion on the Olympic…
China Media Group launching dedicated Olympics channel
China's state-run media organisation China Media Group is launching a linear and digital channel dedicated to the Olympics
TVP sublicenses Beijing 2022 rights from Discovery
Polish public-service broadcaster TVP has sublicensed rights to the upcoming Winter Olympics 2022 in Beijing from Discovery
Former Croatian President Grabar-Kitarović to lead IOC’s Future Host Commission
The International Olympic Committee has today (Monday) appointed former the President of Croatia, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, as the new chair of the Future Host Commission for the Olympic Games.
IOC announces Coordination Commission for Brisbane 2032 led by Olympic gold medallist
The International Olympic Committee has outlined the composition of its Coordination Commission for the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane, Australia, with two-time Olympic backstroke swimming champion Kirsty…
ASOIF and IAEH publish common framework measuring value of hosting sports events
The Association of Summer Olympic International Federations has published a new framework for event stakeholders to measure the value of hosting sporting events
Only domestic spectators allowed to attend Beijing 2022
The Local Organising Committee for the 2022 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Beijing has declared that only domestic citizens will be permitted to attend the two events, while stricter rules will…
New IIHF president: China men’s ice hockey team faces exclusion from Olympics
Newly-elected International Ice Hockey Federation president, Luc Tardif, has admitted that China’s men’s national team faces possible exclusion from its home winter Olympic Games next year due to its “in…
Madrid Mayor denies 2036 Olympics bid is underway
José Luis Martínez-Almeida, the Mayor of Madrid, has moved to deny that the city has formally begun putting together a bid to host the 2036 Olympics, contradicting Deputy Mayor, Begoña Villacís, who yes…
Paris 2024 chief: Centralised On Location deal to create ‘more sales opportunities’
Paris 2024 chief executive Étienne Thobois has welcomed the appointment of Endeavor-owned On Location to run a centralised hospitality programme for the 2024, 2026 and 2028 Olympics, stating that the …