Germany
ISSF introduces new championship series to boost youth sport
The International Shooting Sport Federation has announced the launch of an ISSF Junior Cups series, with the German city of Suhl set to host the first event next year.
Cologne to remain home of EHF club showpiece
The European Handball Federation (EHF) has agreed a two-year extension for its annual club showpiece, the Final4, to remain in the German city of Cologne until at least 2016.
Infront acquires mass-participation event operator
BayernLB to file fresh damages claim against Ecclestone
German banking group BayernLB is planning to bring a $400m (€294m) damages claim against Formula One Group chief executive Bernie Ecclestone in London next month, according to the Reuters news agency.
Hoermann succeeds Bach as DOSB chief
Alfons Hoermann has been elected as the new president of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB).
DFL to study goal-line technology options for Bundesliga
The German Football League (DFL) has announced that it will make a decision over the introduction of goal-line technology (GLT) in the top-tier Bundesliga and second-tier 2.Bundesliga by the end of the current season.
Berlin to stage 2014 EHF Cup Finals
The 2014 European Handball Federation (EHF) Cup Finals will take place in the German capital of Berlin, the governing body has confirmed.
German lab finds 266 doping cases this year
A German anti-doping laboratory using a new steroid test has found 266 positive cases in the past year and is finding other positives in retesting of old samples.
German FA and Infront extend partnership
The German Football Association (DFB) has extended its long-term marketing partnership with the Infront Sports and Media agency for a further four years until 2018.
Audi joins Formula E line-up
Car manufacturer Audi, with its racing arm Abt Sportsline, has entered a team into the International Motor Sport Federation (FIA)’s new Formula E Championship, becoming the seventh constructor to do so.
Bayern reveals record financial figures
German Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich has set record revenue figures for last year’s football season, which also saw UEFA Champions League and the DFB-Pokal domestic cup wins.
ADAC makes Nuerburgring offer
General German Automobile Club (ADAC) has submitted an offer to purchase the bankrupt Nuerburgring race course, co-host of the Formula One German grand prix.
Hamburg decides against 2024 Olympic bid
Hamburg Sports Federation (HSB) president Guenter Ploss has revealed that the city will not bid to host the 2024 Olympics, following Munich residents’ vote against a 2022 winter Games bid at the weekend.
Mercedes DTM team elects board member
Mercedes AMG’s German Touring Car Masters (DTM) racing department HWA has elected Ulrich Fritz to its board, effective from December 1.
Munich votes against 2022 Olympic bid
Following a failure to gather support in a local referendum, Munich has decided against submitting a bid to host the 2022 winter Olympics.
Bayern reiterates support for tax-evading president
German Bundesliga’s Bayern Munich has again backed its president Uli Hoeness to remain in the role after his trail for tax evasion was today set for March.
Nuerburgring closes in on new owner
The administrator for the Nuerburgring race track has revealed that a deal to sell the venue hopes to made early next year.
German football re-elects President Niersbach
The German Football Association (DFB) has unanimously re-elected Wolfgang Niersbach as president, with his new term of office set to run through to 2016.