Asia
Tokyo scales down 2020 Olympic Stadium
Organisers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics have scaled down the size of its Olympic Stadium and its surrounding infrastructure to reduce much-criticised costs.
Legal action threatens 2013 India F1 race cancellation
India's Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition seeking the cancellation of this weekend's Formula One Indian Grand Prix, because organisers have allegedly not paid entertainment taxes for the 2012 event.
Bayern to open China and US offices
German Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League winner Bayern Munich has concrete plans to open regional offices in China and New York.
Singapore Sports Hub contracts solar panel firm
The Singapore Sports Hub has contracted Phoenix Solar to install solar panels to offset its cooling system.
Chandhok: Indian gov should help secure F1 race
Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) president Vicky Chandhok has called on the country’s government to help secure the Indian Grand Prix on the Formula One calendar.
AIFF reveals new Indian Super League details
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) alongside commercial partner IMG-Reliance and TV network Star India have launched the new football Indian Super League.
ICC extends Bangladesh Twenty20 stadia deadline
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has extended Bangladesh’s stadia completion deadline for its hosting of next year’s ICC World Twenty20 tournament.
OneAsia names Thailand Open 2014 golf course
The Thailand Open will again be hosted at the Thana City Golf and Sports Club next year.
F1’s India race only sells 20,000 tickets
Formula One’s Indian Grand Prix has so far only sold 20,000 tickets out of the available 68,000 for next weekend’s race, which will likely see Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel crowned World Champion.
NBA and Yao Ming launch Beijing basketball school
The partnership between National Basketball Association (NBA) China and retired Chinese player Yao Ming has planned to develop and operate the first NBA Yao School in Beijing.
Liverpool to open football academy in India
English Premier League (EPL) club Liverpool has partnered with Indian I-League second division football club DSK Shivajians to launch an academy in its Pune region next year.
Coates named Tokyo 2020 co-ordination chairman
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has appointed IOC vice-president John Coates as chairman of the co-ordination commission for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
PyeongChang 2018 re-elects President Kim
The PyeongChang organising committee for the 2018 Olympic Games (POCOG) has re-elected president Jin Sun Kim.
Sepang circuit extends MotoGP hosting rights
The Sepang International Circuit has signed a deal to remain on the MotoGP calendar for a further three years ahead of this weekend’s race.
A-League plans season games to be played in Asia
Australia’s A-League chief Damien De Bohun has revealed that the league is in talks to host some of its soccer games in Asia during the 2015 Asian Cup.
Korean GP promoter puts F1 hosting chances at 50-50
The Formula One South Korean grand prix promoter has revealed that its chance of remaining on the 2014 calendar is 50-50.
AIFF president: I-League not under threat
All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel believes the new Indian Premier League (IPL)-style football tournament will not affect its existing I-League.
WTA appoints CEO for new Singapore base
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has appointed Ryan Sandilands as Asia-Pacific chief executive.