Asia
India to host snooker ranking event
India will stage its first World Snooker ranking event in October.
Burmans buy into new badminton league
The Indian Badminton League (IBL) has awarded its Pune Pistons franchise to bidders the Burman family, promoters of Dabur Group.
Sahara buys Indian badminton franchise
Indian business conglomerate Sahara India Pariwar has bought the Indian Badminton League (IBL) Lucknow franchise ahead of the league’s inaugural season.
NRL plans to host fixture in China
Australian National Rugby League (NRL) club Manly Sea Eagles has lodged plans with the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) to play a fixture in Shenzhen next year.
Fired Chinese coach to sue FA
The Chinese Football Association is reportedly to be sued by its former national team coach, following a breakdown of compensation negotiations after his firing.
Tokyo 2020: We want to go further
Tokyo’s bidding organisation for the 2020 Olympics has today pledged in its presentation to International Olympic Committee (IOC) members that the city is the "right partner at the right time".
Cycling Asia announces Philippines stopover
The Philippines has been added to Cycle Asia’s calendar from November this year.
Asian Athletics appoints new head
The Asian Athletics Association (AAA) has announced Qatar’s Dahlan Jumaan Al-Hamad as its new president, replacing the controversial Suresh Kalmadi of India.
MediaCom Sport launches Asian office
Sports sponsorship and strategy firm MediaCom Sport has launched its first Asian office based in Singapore, which will be headed up by managing director Jin Wei Toh.
AIFF scraps proposed I-League format
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has retracted its decision to implement a conference model in the I-League, and has returned to home-and-away fixtures following a united resistance from league clubs.
Thai FA president refuses to stand down
FIFA executive committee member Worawi Makudi has refused to give up presidency of the Thailand Football Association (FAT) despite his term officially lapsing.
Singapore national stadium to offer premium service
Adrian Staiti, World Sport Group's senior vice-president of global partnerships and stadiums and arenas, has announced that the refurbished Singapore national stadium will include premium seating memberships.
IOC informs Pakistan of unauthorised Olympic ‘Interim Committee’
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has informed the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) of an unauthorised Interim Committee, and has advised them to address the situation.
Indian GP organisers reject race reports
Indian grand prix organisers have rejected reports that Formula One is to drop their Greater Noida race, after the end of its contract in 2015.
IOC praises PyeongChang preparations
PyeongChang, hosts of the winter Olympic Games in 2018, has been praised by IOC inspectors after the conclusion of the second IOC coordination commission visit.
Maradona wins gaming court case
Diego Maradona has been awarded compensation from two Chinese firms after his name featured in an online game, Hot-Blooded Soccer, without the former footballing star’s permission.
Suzuki announces 2015 MotoGP return
Japanese manufacturer Suzuki has announced that it will return to MotoGP in 2015.
Thai government eyes Phuket F1 race
The government of Thailand has shifted its focus from capital Bangkok to the island of Phuket as the location of a proposed Thai Formula One grand prix from 2015.