Asia
Panel calls for legalised cricket betting in India amid sweeping BCCI reforms
The panel designed to instigate changes in the administration and governance of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recommended a series of sweeping changes to its setup, along with the prospect of legalising cricket betting in the country.
Chinese FA reveals bid plans for 2023 Asian Cup
The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has announced that it is planning to bid to host the 2023 edition of the Asian Cup national team tournament.
Japanese Prefecture targets 2026 Asian Games, as Jakarta Governor questions 2018 role
Japan’s Aichi Prefecture has said it will bid to host the 2026 Asian Games, as Jakarta’s Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama has raised question marks over the Indonesian capital’s status as the main hub of the 2018 edition of the multi-sport event.
Ironman expands to China after Dalian Wanda takeover
The Wanda Sports Holdings division of Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda has announced that Xiamen will become the first city to host Ironman events in China following its takeover of the triathlon series last year.
WICB and BCCI settle abandoned tour dispute
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is poised to resume bilateral ties with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) following a year-long dispute between the two organisations that was sparked by the West Indies abandoning their 2014 tour of India.
Golf’s China Open returns to Beijing
Beijing will stage the 2016 edition of golf event the China Open, it has been confirmed.
POCOG engages tourism agency to boost promotion of PyeongChang 2018
The PyeongChang Organising Committee for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic winter Games (POCOG) has agreed a partnership with the Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) designed to boost promotion of the two events at home and abroad.
Indian firm signs Ronaldo to aid Middle East expansion
Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has entered into a partnership with Smaaash Entertainment, a sports entertainment company co-owned by Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
Japan goes green with new National Stadium plan for Tokyo 2020
The Japan Sport Council (JSC) has today (Tuesday) selected a scaled-back design by renowned architect Kengo Kuma as the new centrepiece of Tokyo’s staging of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
PyeongChang 2018 allays FIS fears over test event
The PyeongChang Organising Committee for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (POCOG) has said it is on course to meet a deadline to stage its first test event, despite concerns from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Tokyo 2020 facing cost hike, vice-president resigns
Tokyo’s staging of the 2020 Olympic Games could end up costing the country around six times the amount first projected, according to reports, while one of the senior officials on the Games’ organising committee has today (Monday) announced his resignation.
Board shake-up continues upheaval at Asian Tour
Golf’s Asian Tour has today (Wednesday) continued its overhaul of personnel by confirming that several board members have left the body, while four leading Asian businessman have been appointed non-playing directors.
Top government official appointed to lead Beijing 2022
Prominent Chinese politician Guo Jinlong has been appointed president of Beijing’s organising committee for the 2022 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games as officials today (Tuesday) again downplayed concerns over air pollution in the city.
IOC opens up to new ticketing strategy for Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has opened up the possibility of a change in ticketing strategy for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games by launching an Invitation for Expression of Interest (IEI) process to secure a central supplier.
Beijing to host new KHL ice hockey club
Ice hockey’s Kontinental Hockey League is to expand into China with a new Beijing-based team set to enter the competition in September 2016.
Netherlands lands 2019 World Archery Championships
World Archery has announced that the Dutch city of s-Hertogenbosch – better known as Den Bosch – will host the 2019 edition of its World Archery Championships and World Archery Para Championships.
IJF moves forward with North Korea event plan
The possibility of North Korea hosting its first international sports event in almost four decades remains open after International Judo Federation president Marius Vizer spoke positively of the nation’s bid to stage the 2017 Junior World Judo Championships.
Bidders step forward for IAAF events stripped from Russia
International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) president Sebastian Coe has praised the support of national associations after confirming that the world governing body has received seven letters of interest in staging two events that were stripped from Russia.