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Brisbane 2032 ‘not a done deal’, Korea throws in towel
Australian Olympic official John Coates warned that Brisbane's appointment as host of the 2032 Olympics was not yet ensured, ahead of a July 21 vote by the International Olympic Committee
North Korea out of qualifiers, AFC Cup matches postponed
The pandemic continues to disrupt Asian national team and club football schedules, as North Korea pulled out of 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifying and AFC Cup East Zone matches were postponed by several weeks
Seoul presses ahead with North Korean co-hosting concept for 2032 Olympics
Seoul’s metropolitan government has today (Thursday) announced that it has notified the International Olympic Committee (IOC) of its intention to enter a joint bid for the 2032 summer Olympic and Paralympic G…
South Korea ‘makes approach’ to North Korea over 2024 winter YOG
South Korea has made its first formal proposal to North Korea to co-host the 2024 winter Youth Olympic Games
Coronavirus latest – Serie A games off, Asean Para Games postponed, Tokyo dismisses London suggestion, and more
Four Italian Serie A football matches were postponed at the weekend after an outbreak of coronavirus cases in the north of the country
North Korea withdraws from women’s Olympic football qualifying tournament in South Korea
North Korea has pulled out of the final-round women's football qualifying tournament for the 2020 Olympics, due to take place in South Korea next month
IOC to enter talks with Korea about 2024 Winter Youth Olympics
The International Olympic Committee is to begin talks with the Korean Sport and Olympic Committee to develop a plan to host the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in South Korea, with some events potentially hosted…
AFC Cup final moved from Pyongyang to Shanghai
The Asian Football Confederation has removed hosting rights to the forthcoming final of its second-tier club competition, the AFC Cup, from North Korea amid concerns over the impact of existing sanctions…
No live TV coverage for North-South Korea World Cup qualifier
Today's Fifa 2022 World Cup qualifier between North Korea and South Korea in Pyongyang will not be broadcast live outside North Korea
North/South Korea 2032 Olympics momentum builds with Trump DMZ visit and IOC new rules
With US President Donald Trump meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at the Korean demilitarised zone on Sunday, as well as Olympic charter changes in June, momentum is building for a joint North and…
Joint Korean bid remains on the table for 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup
Fifa has confirmed that all nine international football federations which showed interest last month in hosting the 2023 Women’s World Cup have met its deadline for formal expressions of interest – inc…
Joint Korean 2023 Women’s World Cup bid possible, says Infantino
North and South Korea are contemplating a joint bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup, according to Fifa president Gianni Infantino
Seoul chosen to drive South, North Korean Olympic bid
Seoul has today (Monday) been selected as South Korea’s candidate city for its joint bid with North Korea for the 2032 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
North, South Korea confirm plans for 2032 Olympics bid
North and South Korea have today (Friday) agreed to inform the International Olympic Committee (IOC) of their intention to co-host the 2032 edition of the summer Olympic Games
Joint Korea team to compete at Asian Games
North and South Korea will field joint teams in several sports at this year’s Asian Games in Indonesia, building on the collaboration at the Pyeongchang winter Olympic Games earlier this year.
North and South Korea agree to Asian Games pact
North and South Korea have agreed to form a unified team for certain sports at this year’s edition of the Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia.
IOC to support Korean peace talks
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has pledged to support peace talks between North and South Korea.