Asia
Tokyo 2020 chief laments timing of governor’s resignation
Yoshiro Mori, president of the organising committee for 2020 summer Olympic Games, has lamented the timing of Tokyo governor Yoichi Masuzoe’s resignation over the inappropriate use of tax money, but insisted that the impact on preparations for the event will be limited in the long term.
Ironman takes control of Singapore Marathon
The Ironman triathlon organisation has secured a deal to oversee the running of the Singapore Marathon for the next 10 editions, through to 2025.
China bids for first World Squash Championship
China has announced it will bid to stage a World Squash Federation (WSF) world championship event for the first time by putting forward Dalian in the Liaoning Province as a potential host for the 2018 Women's World Team Championship.
Bayern Munich extends global reach with Shanghai office
German Bundesliga football club Bayern Munich has moved to further enhance its global brand by opening a new office in Shanghai, China.
Olympic organisers hit by fresh blow as Tokyo Governor exits
Organisers of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been dealt a fresh blow today (Wednesday) after the Governor of Tokyo, Yoichi Masuzoe, submitted his resignation following weeks of pressure over his position.
Granada latest Spanish Liga club to assume Chinese ownership
Chinese company Link International Sports has completed a takeover of Spanish Liga football club Granada.
Fifa names host venues for 2016 Club World Cup
Football’s global governing body Fifa has named the host venues for the 2016 edition of its Club World Cup tournament, which will take place in Japan.
FIS unveils hosts of World Championships
The governing council of the FIS, the global governing body of skiing, has announced the hosts of the 2020 Ski Flying World Championships and the 2021 Freestyle & Snowboard, Nordic and Alpine showpieces.
WME-IMG makes further inroads in China through new joint venture
The WME-IMG agency has today (Friday) made moves to further enhance its presence in China by establishing a joint venture with a consortium led by the Chinese division of US venture capital firm Sequoia Capital.
BCCI embraces new markets for Test cricket in India
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named six cities as new Test match venues as part of a 2016-17 schedule that marks a major commitment to the longest form of the sport.
Seoul to support PyeongChang 2018
The PyeongChang organising committee for the 2018 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games (Pocog) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the regional administration that oversees the capital of South Korea.
Hockey Junior World Cup returns to India for 2016 edition
Hockey India has strengthened its ties with the International Hockey Federation (FIH) after agreeing a deal to host the men’s Junior World Cup later this year.
Baofeng establishes sports division after MP & Silva deal
Chinese internet entertainment and technology provider Baofeng has formed a sports subsidiary following its investment in the MP & Silva agency last month.
Inter Milan targets return to football elite after Suning takeover
Chinese conglomerate Suning Holdings Group announced this (Monday) morning the completion of a deal to take over Inter Milan and set a target of restoring the status of the legendary Italian outfit to being one of the world’s top 10 football clubs.
America’s Cup takes to Asia as Fukuoka lands World Series leg
Asia will stage a leg of the America’s Cup World Series sailing event for the first time later this year after the Japanese city of Fukuoka was awarded hosting rights.
IOC executive board backs inclusion of new sports on Olympic programme
Bids from baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sports climbing and surfing to join the programme for the 2020 summer Olympic Games in Tokyo cleared another hurdle yesterday (Wednesday) when the International Olympic Committee executive board voted in favour of their inclusion.
Suning set for brace of major football deals – reports
Chinese retail giant Suning Commerce Group is reportedly close to two major deals in the football market through investments in Italian Serie A club Inter Milan and UK-based athlete representation agency Stellar Group.
European Tour-Asian Tour alliance on course as new South Korean office opened
European Tour chief executive Keith Pelley has said the planned alliance with the Asian Tour is set to be formalised in time for next season, as the golf organisation today (Tuesday) announced the opening of a South Korean office in a bid to further develop its global brand and return a tournament to the country.