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BBC, Eurosport and NBC sign on for Ineos 1:59 Challenge
YouTube to live stream Kipchoge’s record attempt
Three bids submitted for Women’s EHF Euro 2024
MotoGP extends Austrian business ties
Vienna to host Kipchoge’s marathon record attempt
Austrian Olympic Committee pulls bid for 2026 Olympics
Austria has today (Friday) become the second contender to drop out of the race for hosting rights to the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the Austrian Olympic Committee (ÖOC) blaming lack of local support for its decision.
Austrian winter Olympics bid set to face referendum
The joint Austrian bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games by Graz and Schladming is set to face a state-wide referendum to see if the project moves forward.
IBU to enact governance reform amid leadership crisis
The International Biathlon Union (IBU) has announced plans for a restructuring of its administration and has engaged with the Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO) amid the crisis at the heart of the governance of the sport.
President and secretary general at centre of IBU police probe
The International Biathlon Union (IBU) has today (Wednesday) confirmed that the Austrian Federal Criminal Police conducted a raid on its headquarters in Salzburg yesterday, with secretary general Nicole Resch requesting a leave of absence amid an investigation into herself and president Anders Besseberg.
IOC confirms initial contenders for 2026 winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has today (Tuesday) confirmed that seven National Olympic Committees (NOCs) met the deadline to register official interest in hosting the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, ahead of a final decision in September 2019.
Austrian Olympic Committee grants support for 2026 Games bid
The Austrian Olympic Committee (ÖOC) has given the green light to submitting a joint bid from Graz and Schladming for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, but has warned that the project still needs firm backing from the government of the state of Styria.
Austrian 2026 Olympics bid proceeds as Graz gives green light
A joint Austrian bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games has moved forward after the City of Graz voted in favour of submitting a letter of interest to the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Vienna becomes new home of World Series of Darts Finals
The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has announced new events in Brisbane and Vienna for the 2018 World Series of Darts, with the Austrian capital set to become the new home of the end-of-season finals.
Austria returns to bidding circle for 2026 Olympics
The Austrian cities of Graz and Schladming have put forward a proposal to bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, three months after Innsbruck was forced to shelve its plans due to lack of local support.
Austrian investigators probe OFB-Fifa transaction
Austrian prosecutors are investigating transactions between the OFB, football’s national association in the country, and Fifa, the sport’s global governing body.
Infront lands extension as Four Hills marketing partner
The Infront agency has extended its contract as the global marketing partner of the Four Hills Tournament, the ski jumping showpiece otherwise known as the Vierschanzentournee, for another four seasons.
European Tour introduces latest innovation with Shot Clock Masters
Golf’s European Tour has continued its innovation drive by rebranding its existing Lyoness Open tournament in Austria as the Shot Clock Masters.
Referendum derails Innsbruck’s winter Olympics bid
Innsbruck’s bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games is set to be shelved after becoming the latest proposal for the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) showpiece event to fail to find favour with local residents.