Egypt

Squash

The World Squash Federation (WSF) has awarded the rights to host its 2014 World Cup to the Egyptian city of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Triathlon

The International Triathlon Union has opened a training and education facility in Cairo, Egypt.

Football
Business

The Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland has confirmed that Al-Masry football club is eligible to re-enter the Egyptian Premier League, following a ban from the competition after the Port Said stadium massacre.

Football
Business

Egyptian club Zamalek has urged its national football association to file a complaint with FIFA about board member age restrictions imposed by its government.
Events

The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has announced it will this month stage a unique event for the Africa and Middle East region, entitled the Sport Security Forum: Challenges & Solutions.
Media

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the adoption of a centralised model for its marketing and broadcast rights to the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled its shortlist to host the 2010 African Nations Cup.
Business

The Professional Squash Association has awarded the rights to host and promote the PSA Men's World Open Squash Championship to Egypt.
Business

Gulf Air has extended its title sponsorship of Formula One's Bahrain Grand Prix until 2010, following a deal with Allsport Management.
Events

The Danish capital of Copenhagen has won the vote to host the 2009 IOC Session and Congress, defeating Cairo in a head-to-head vote in Turin.
Business

Lausanne has dropped out of the race for the 2009 IOC Session and Olympic Congress, leaving seven cities in the contest.
Business

The race is hotting up for the right to host the 13th Olympic Congress in 2009, with a decision due at this month’s IOC Session in Torino.

TWI is to produce the BBC's coverage of next year's African Nations Cup, featuring football teams from 16 countries.
Events

South Korea's second-largest city, Busan, plans to stage the 2020 Summer Olympic Games.
Events

Government chiefs in Nigeria have confirmed they intend to bid to host the 2010 African Nations’ Cup soccer tournament.
Media

Egypt's ability to host next January's African Cup of Nations soccer tournament comes under scrutiny today (Monday) as part of a self-assessment of preparations.
Events

Squash is this week stepping up its bid for inclusion in the 2012 Olympic Games.
Business

Mobile phone operator MTN has signed the biggest sponsorship deal in African sport’s history after clinching an agreement with the Confederation of African Football.