Bahrain
Business

The Austrian Formula One Grand Prix in Spielberg has become the latest victim of a government decision to bring forward tobacco sponsorship bans, with Bernie Ecclestone confirming the 2003 race would be its last.
Business

Istanbul has been awarded a Formula One race in 2005 according to Turkey's motor sports federation.
Media

Hungary has denied its place on the Formula One calendar is at risk as motorsport chiefs look to make way for China and Bahrain.
Events

Bahrain is set to join China as a new venue for Formula One in 2004 after it was confirmed it has joined forces with Malaysia to build a new motorsport circuit.

The San Marino Grand Prix could be replaced by one in Bahrain in time for the 2004 Formula One season, according to reports this week.

Bahrain is reportedly in line to host a Formula One race from the 2004 season but Moscow has been dropped as a potential venue, according to reports.

Chess is set to be flung into the limelight once again after the dates were confirmed for the match between world champion Vladimir Kramnik and Deep Fitz - the world's most powerful chess computer.
Events

Sir Jackie Stewart, the president of the British Racing Drivers Club has warned Britain that Silverstone could still be dropped from the Grand Prix circuit.
Events

Sir Jackie Stewart, the president of the British Racing Drivers Club has warned Britain that Silverstone could still be dropped from the Grand Prix circuit.
Business

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone intends to make dramatic changes to the Formula One venue calendar for the 2004 season.
Business

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone intends to make dramatic changes to the Formula One venue calendar for the 2004 season.
Business

InterClubNet Plc, the UK-based provider of internet administration networks for sports clubs and governing bodies, has bought two companies to expand its portfolio.

Players in Thailand's national soccer team will earn $44,000 (B
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Manchester United will take another step towards global brand status by opening a chain of retail shops in the Middle East.

The Thailand Football Association has written to FIFA to request a change of venue for their Asian World Cup qualifying match scheduled for Baghdad on Friday, a Thai official said on Tuesday.

Players in Thailand's national soccer team will earn $44,000 (?50,000) between them for each away game they win during the second phase of Asia's World Cup qualifying tournament.

India will host a 16-nation soccer tournament from January 10 to 25 next year, the president of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has said.
Business

Bahrain is to spend $79million on building a Formula One racetrack in a move to raise the profile of the sport in the Gulf state.