Asia

The chief executive of the Canadian Olympic Association, Carol Anne Letheren, has died in Toronto.
Business

IOC leader Jacques Rogge has tried to douse concern about organisational problems within the 2000 Olympics, by saying Sydney had no real worries compared to some predecessors as host city.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in association with Citibank and Visa International have announced a new credit card aimed at promoting the development of cricket in India, officials said.

The Cricket World Cup in England has been singled out as the cause of a major surge in the number of colour television sold in India.
Business

The sacked president of Sri Lanka's cricket board was granted bail on Monday as police sought his arrest over fraud allegations that have plagued the game in the country.
Events

India are confident that the ATP will put back the world doubles championship by two weeks to avoid a clash with the Afro-Asian Games, the secretary of the All India Tennis Association has said.

April?s one-day cricket tournament between India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Sharjah will go ahead whether India take part or not, according to the chief organiser.

The International Cricket Council's Anti-Corruption Unit has met former England captain Alec Stewart to discuss allegations made against him in a report by India's Central Bureau of Investigation.
Business

Cricket chiefs of three Asian nations have sought a meeting with the Indian government to request reversing its decision to cancel a tour of Pakistan.
Events

The Professional Squash Association (PSA) has announced that the Men's World Open rights and title for the years 2001-2005 have been granted to Procam International.

The King commission's interim report on South African cricket corruption may be released to the public on Friday.
Business

China's soccer champions are seeking a new corporate sponsor because Dalian Wanda Group Co plans to withdraw support before the end of 1998, officials said on Wednesday.

Business

In a move that should add significant revenues to the coffers of cricket?s poorest affiliate nation, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has confirmed that Bangladesh has been granted Test status.
Business

China demanded on Tuesday an overhaul of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the methods by which it selected Olympic host cities.

England's plans to host a triangular one-day tournament involving India and Pakistan have been put on hold due to political tensions on the sub-continent, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said.

Preparations for the Athens 2004 Olympic Games are in full swing after the initial delays that worried the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Games broadcasting supremo Manolo Romero said on Thursday.
Events

Alfredo Goyeneche, president of the Spanish Olympic Committee, says the Olympic Games will not return to Europe until 2016.
Events

The mayor of London Ken Livingstone said he would do everything within his powers to help the British Olympic Association (BOA) win a bid for the capital city to host the 2012 Olympic Games.