Asia
Muneoka becomes Japan Judo head – update
The All Japan Judo Federation (AJJF) has named Shoji Muneoka as its new chairman, following months of scandal within the nation’s sporting body.
WTA appoints Singapore tour director
The WTA (Women's Tennis Association) has named Melissa Pine as tournament director for its annual end-of-season WTA Championships in Singapore. The event moves from Istanbul in a five-year deal from 2014.
Sri Lanka rejects proposed day-night test series
The Sri Lankan cricket team has rejected a request from Pakistan to play first day and night test matches in their upcoming series to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Kuala Lumpur replaces Gwangju as powerlifting host
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has named Kuala Lumpur as host of the 2013 IPC Asian Open’s powerlifting championships, following Gwangju pulling out of holding the event.
Australia taps into Korean market for Asian Cup
Australia’s 2015 Asian Cup local organising committee (LOC) has joined forces with A-League football clubs to host Korean-themed events at matches in 2013-14 in a bid to promote the tournament.
PGA Tour appoints China vice-president
The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) Tour has appointed Greg Gilligan as its vice-president and managing director of its office in China.
Mayor’s office raided following Gwangju bid scandal
The office of Gwangju mayor Kang Un-tae was today raided by state prosecutors investigating allegations that Kang forged signatures of high-ranking officials on the city's winning 2019 FINA (International Swimming Federation) World Aquatics Championships bid document.
Shah Rukh Khan eyes Kolkata football club
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan is planning a bid to acquire the Kolkata franchise of a new league operated by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and IMG-Reliance.
Japan commits to developing rugby
Japan’s top ministers have reaffirmed their collective cross-party commitment to delivering a successful hosting of the Rugby World Cup 2019, as well as a long-term plan to promote the sport in the country beyond the event.
PGA awards Korea 2015 Presidents Cup
The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) Tour has awarded the 2015 Presidents Cup hosting rights to the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Korea.
Infront opens new Singapore office
Marketing firm Infront Sports & Media has opened a new office in Singapore, a wholly-owned subsidiary under the name Infront Pan-Asia.
Ecclestone confirms Indian GP dropped for 2014
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone and organiser of the Indian grand prix Jaypee Group have confirmed that the race will not take place in the 2014 season.
DTM to return to China in 2014
The German Touring Car Championship (DTM) has added China back onto its racing calendar for the 2014 season.
Asian football sets up ethics committee
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) executive committee will form an ethics committee in a bid to tackle corruption at all levels of the game.
TSE Consulting to organise Singapore sport bodies
The Singapore Sports Council has appointed sports management consulting firm, TSE Consulting, to conduct a comprehensive organisational excellence review of its 65 national sports associations.
Sportel to hold 2014 Shanghai convention
Sportel has named Shanghai as its location for its 2014 spring convention, beating off bids from Abu Dhabi and Miami.
Gwangju mayor confident of FINA worlds funding
Gwangju mayor Kang Un-tae has tried to diffuse reports that the South Korean city will not receive funding for its hosting of the 2019 International Swimming Federation (FINA) world championships.
FINA controversially awards 2019 worlds to Gwangju
The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has named Gwangju as host of its 2019 world championships, despite the South Korean city’s mayor allegedly forging signatures on bidding documents.