Asia
BCCI weighs up legal options as reform deadlines detailed
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been handed a deadline of October 15 to implement a series of sweeping reforms to its governance, with the organisation continuing its legal action against the process.
Baku and Tokyo to host World Judo Championships, North Korea set for junior event
Baku and Tokyo have been selected to host the World Judo Championships in 2018 and 2019, respectively, while North Korea has been confirmed as the host of next year’s Junior World Championships.
Chinese consortium pens deal to take over AC Milan
A consortium of Chinese investors has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire AC Milan, according to Fininvest, the holding company that owns the Italian Serie A football club.
IOC confirms addition of five sports to Tokyo 2020 programme
The International Olympic Committee has confirmed that baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing will be added to the programme for the Tokyo 2020 summer Olympic Games.
Leaders to head to China in 2017
Leaders has announced it will stage a Chinese edition of its Leaders Sport Business Summit in Beijing next year.
South Korea named first-time host for World Baseball Classic
South Korea has secured hosting rights to the World Baseball Classic (WBC) for the first time as organisers today (Tuesday) confirmed that two of the first round events in the 2017 edition of the national team competition will take place in Asia.
The Basketball Tournament expands to China
The Basketball Tournament, a US-based single-elimination competition contested by former professionals and college players, will stage an event in China next year as it looks to enhance its global appeal.
Skateboarding’s Olympic bid hit by lawsuit claims
Skateboarding’s bid for inclusion at the 2020 summer Olympic Games in Tokyo has been placed in doubt after a lawsuit was filed by the World Skateboarding Federation (WSF) against rival body the International Skateboarding Federation (ISF).
SRO Motorsports launches new GT Series in Asia, Europe
The SRO Motorsports Group has continued its drive to develop the GT racing format by announcing the launch of new series in Asia and Europe, while the calendar for the flagship GT Series has been altered for 2017.
Olympic Games host Tokyo elects new Governor
Yuriko Koike is set to address issues surrounding Tokyo’s staging of the 2020 summer Olympic Games following her election yesterday (Sunday) as the Japanese capital’s first-ever female Governor.
‘Dynamic and exciting’ new sports close in on Tokyo 2020 approval
Bids from baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sports climbing and surfing to join the programme for the 2020 summer Olympic Games in Tokyo appear to be closer to success after an International Olympic Committee (IOC) panel praised the “dynamic and exciting” package that has been put forward.
Events | Plans on Ice
China will from next month become the host of a new ice hockey team in the Kontinental Hockey League. Mark Dreyer looks at how this fits into the country’s ambitions for the sport.
Tokyo 2020 facing up to cost hikes for Olympic preparations
Tokyo 2020 has stated that costs are increasing steeply for its preparations for the summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Peak Sport chairman seeks to take company private
Xu Jingnan, chairman of Peak Sport Products, has made an offer worth $310m (€281.9m) to take the Chinese sports apparel and equipment manufacturer private.
Alisports invests in esports through IeSF partnership
The Alisports arm of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group has made its latest major investment in the sports market by partnering with the International e-Sports Federation (IeSF).
ASO takes Tour de France experience to China
Tour de France organiser Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) has signalled its intention to tap into the Chinese market by partnering with the Activation Group agency to form new events themed around the annual ‘Grand Tour’ cycling race.
International Crown ventures outside US for 2018 event in Korea
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has announced that the South Korean city of Incheon will host the International Crown in 2018, the first time the fledgling national team competition will take place outside the United States.
International Champions Cup set for Chinese investment – report
Organisers of the International Champions Cup (ICC) are close to sealing a deal to sell a substantial stake in the pre-season club football tournament to Chinese investors, according to Bloomberg.