Asia
PyeongChang 2018 events could be shifted outside Korea
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has proposed that bobsleigh and luge events are moved outside of South Korea for the 2018 winter Olympic Games in order to save money for local organisers in PyeongChang.
FIH considers multi-city World Cup
The FIH, the global governing body of hockey, is considering transforming the 2018 edition of the World Cup into a multi-city event, according to Indian news agency IANS.
NBA targets Indian expansion
North American basketball league the NBA has said it is looking into creating a new competition in India.
WTCC revamps schedule with new races and first night event
The World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) has unveiled four new events on its 2015 calendar, including the motor racing series’ inaugural night race in Qatar.
Korean GP set for Formula One return
The Korean Grand Prix is set to return to the Formula One calendar in 2015 after being listed as a surprise inclusion on a provisional calendar that swells to a record 21 races.
IOC rejects claims of PyeongChang 2018 cost crisis
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has denied reports that the staging of the 2018 winter Olympics is under threat due to a financial dispute between the Korean government and Gangwon Province.
Woods signs lucrative Hero partnership ahead of return to action
Indian motorcycle manufacturer Hero MotoCorp has signed 14-time major champion Tiger Woods as its first global corporate partner in a lucrative deal designed to support its global growth plans.
Fina awards 2018 short-course World Championships to Hangzhou
The International Aquatics Federation (Fina) has awarded its 2018 World Swimming Championships (25m) to the Chinese city of Hangzhou.
Blatter issues Qatar 2022 assurances as AFC backs Fifa president
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has reassured Asian football stakeholders that the 2022 World Cup will remain in Qatar, as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) threw its weight behind the Swiss’ re-election bid and downplayed talk that a rival candidate could emerge from the region.
Red Bull Air Race adds new events in Japan and Russia for 2015 season
The Red Bull Air Race World Championship has added new events in Japan and Russia to its 2015 calendar.
Sapporo eyes 2026 winter Olympics
The Japanese city of Sapporo has announced its intention to enter a bid to host the 2026 winter Olympic Games.
Indian FA official predicts ISL and I-League merger
All India Football Federation general secretary Kushal Das has claimed that the country’s two rival football leagues will merge within five years.
Fiba suspends Japanese Basketball Association
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has suspended the Japanese Basketball Association (JBA) amid a number of issues, including the ongoing dispute between the country’s competing domestic leagues.
Manchester United boosts fan engagement with new initiative
English Premier League football club Manchester United has launched a new initiative as part of its ongoing efforts to better engage with its global fanbase.
Tokyo and Singapore to share Super Rugby hosting as Sanzar confirms expansion
The addition of Argentine and Japanese franchises to the Super Rugby pan-regional club competition was officially confirmed today (Thursday), with Tokyo set to share hosting rights to the latter team with Singapore.
Coates calls on Tokyo’s Olympics to draw on Agenda 2020
International Olympic Committee (IOC) vice-president John Coates wants Tokyo 2020 to stage Olympic Games events outside of the Japanese capital in order to curtail spiralling costs.
Raina follows Dhoni into Hockey India League
India cricket player Suresh Raina has bought a co-ownership stake in Hockey India League franchise Uttar Pradesh Wizards.
ICC chairman cleared of corruption
International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman N Srinivasan has been found not guilty of betting or match fixing offences by an investigation into the corruption scandal in the 2013 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 tournament.