Russia
IOC members call for Sochi 2014 dumping investigation
Senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) members have urged the Olympic body and Russian authorities to investigate the dumping of construction waste that has raised concerns of possible water supply contamination in the 2014 winter Games host city of Sochi.
St. Petersburg to bid for summer Olympics
St. Petersburg governor Georgy Poltavchenko has revealed that the city is likely to bid to host the summer Olympics.
FIFA WC 2018 finals venue gets works deadline
Redevelopment work on the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening match and final venue, Luzhniki Stadium, will be complete by April 2017, according to Moscow City Hall.
Russia to cut World Cup stadia costs
Russia has reportedly planned to slash up to $389 million from the construction budget for 2018 FIFA World Cup stadia by scrapping plans to develop commercial zones around the facilities.
Russia FIFA World Cup hosts join Soccerex stage
Russian 2018 FIFA World Cup stakeholders have agreed to participate at this year’s Soccerex Global Convention in Rio from November 30 to December 5.
Sochi 2014 Live Sites confirmed
The local organising committee for the 2014 Sochi winter Olympics today revealed the location of 'Live Sites' for the Games.
Russia denies FIFA investigator entry into the country
Russia has reportedly denied FIFA investigator Michael Garcia entry into the country, ahead of his probe into the legality of the country’s 2018 World Cup awarding.
Russia defends World Cup 2018 bid legality
Russia’s organising committee for the FIFA 2018 World Cup has defended the legality of its successful hosting bid, following the announcement of an investigation into the awarding.
St. Petersburg cancels Zenit Arena contract
St. Petersburg officials responsible for the construction of a new $1.1 billion stadium – to be used in the 2018 FIFA World Cup – have reportedly cancelled the contract with its developer Transstroy.
Sochi declares state of emergency during IOC visit
Sochi, host city of the 2014 winter Olympics, has declared a state of emergency after floods and mudslides caused by heavy rain
SportAccord 2013 contributes $7.69m to host city
SportAccord Convention 2013 has delivered an economic impact equivalent to $7.69 million for host city St. Petersburg, according to research conducted by professional services firm PwC.
Russia opens $500m Olympic university
Russian president Vladimir Putin has opened a new $500 million Olympic university in the 2014 winter Games host city of Sochi.
Anzhi owner named a wanted man
Russian Premier League football club Anzhi Makhachkala’s owner Suleiman Kerimov has been named a wanted man by Belarusian authorities for the alleged “abuse of power and official authority” that potentially carries a 10-year prison term.
Abramovich cuts Russian football funding
Russian billionaire and English Premier League (EPL)’s Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has decided to cut his funding for Russian football.
Russia assures no discrimination at 2014 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has received strong written reassurances from the Russian government that everyone will be welcome 2014 Sochi winter Olympics regardless of their sexual orientation.
Sanchez: Moscow worlds have “dead atmosphere”
Moscow’s hosting of the athletics World Championships at its Luzhniki Stadium has come under scrutiny following the underwhelming amount of spectators.
Sochi 2014 pressure mounts following Fry letter
Broadcaster Stephen Fry has written to British prime minister David Cameron, London 2012 Olympics chairman Sebastian Coe and International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge urging the 2014 winter Olympics to be stripped from Sochi because of Russia's new anti-gay legislation.
Big-spending Anzhi owner limits budget
Big-spending Russian Football Premier League club Anzhi Makhachkala will have its budget cut by its billionaire owner Suleiman Kerimov.