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Round-Up: Positive message from Tokyo, D-Day for Women’s World Cup, Aussie rugby pay cut, and more
In a positive sign for next year's Olympics, Japanese Olympic Committee chief Yasuhiro Yamashita has told his international counterparts that Tokyo is gradually resuming sporting activities - Kyodo News
Japan ‘to exit race’ for 2023 Women’s World Cup
Australia and New Zealand appear poised to land hosting rights to the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup amid reports that Japan will drop its bid for the national team football tournament.
Conmebol and Colombian FA question Fifa’s Women’s World Cup report
The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) and the Colombian Football Federation (FCF) have written to Fifa over what they deem “erroneous and discriminatory conclusions” outlined in the rep…
Australia-NZ Women’s World Cup bid rated strongest by Fifa
Fifa has said Australia and New Zealand's joint bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup is the strongest of the three it has received. The other bidders are Colombia and Japan
Brazil pulls out of 2023 Women’s World Cup race
The Asia-Pacific region could host the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup after Brazil withdrew its candidacy, boosting the chances of Japan and Australia and New Zealand's combined bid.
BetPlay acquires title rights to Colombian league and cup competitions
Colombian football's top division (Dimayor) has signed up online gambling platform BetPlay as title sponsor in a four-year deal
Octagon expands into Argentina, Colombia
International sports and entertainment agency Octagon is expanding its presence in Latin America by confirming plans to work in Argentina and Colombia this year
Genius Sports adds Colombian leagues to integrity portfolio
Sports data technology company Genius Sports has added Dimayor, organising body of the top two divisions of Colombian club football, to its portfolio of integrity partners
Match Hospitality lands Euro 2020 contract in seven countries
Match Hospitality has been named as the exclusive sales agent in a number of territories for official hospitality during next year’s Uefa European Championships.
Win Sports to follow Falcao’s Süper Lig campaign
Colombian pay-television broadcaster Win Sports has acquired exclusive rights in the country to the Süper Lig, the top tier of Turkish club football.
Hammer Series continues international expansion, adds Colombia event
The Hammer Series team cycling competition has announced that it will take events to three Colombian cities over the next three years
Australia, Qatar to feature at 2020 Copa América
Australia and Qatar are set to compete at next year’s edition of the Copa América national team football tournament following invites from the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol).
Conmebol confirms Argentina and Colombia as joint hosts for new-look 2020 Copa América
The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) has confirmed that Argentina and Colombia will serve as joint hosts of the 2020 Copa América.
Fifa Council member embroiled in Colombian ticketing probe
Colombian Football Federation (FCF) president Ramon Jesurun, a leading figure in South American football, is being investigated for alleged embezzlement and resale of tickets for Fifa World Cup qualifying…
WBSC utilises Colombian sports investment by reassigning U23 Baseball World Cup
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has reassigned hosting rights for its 2018 U23 Baseball World Cup to Barranquilla, as it seeks to take advantage of facilities developed for the Colombian…
IRF forced into another move for World Racquetball Championships
The International Racquetball Federation (IRF) has been forced to move its 2018 World Championships for a second time after the facilities where the event was due to be held in Cali, Colombia, were demolished.
Colombia to host new Americas Rugby Challenge
Colombia has been announced as the host of the inaugural Americas Rugby Challenge, a new national team tournament for countries in the Americas.
Ex-Colombian Football Federation leader makes Qatari World Cup bribe claims
Former Colombian Football Federation (FCF) president Luis Bedoya has testified that a sports marketing executive told him up to $15m (€12.9m) in bribe payments was available to South American officials from Qatari sources ahead of the vote to decide the destination of the 2022 Fifa World Cup.