Russia
Sharapova aces Samsung partnership
Maria Sharapova is set to consolidate her position as the world’s highest-paid female athlete after agreeing a three-year sponsorship deal with Samsung.
Zenit boosted by major sponsorship deal
Russian Premier League champion Zenit St. Petersburg has secured a substantial cash injection with Gazprom Neft agreeing a US$20 million sponsorship deal with the club.
Sochi and Krasnodar kick-off Winter Games Live Site search
Sochi 2014 has commenced its goal of ensuring the whole of Russia can enjoy the Winter Olympics by announcing Krasnodar, and the host city itself, as the first Sochi 2014 Live Sites.
IOC praises Sochi’s Winter Games preparations
Sochi 2014’s preparations for the Winter Olympic Games have received a ringing endorsement from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the governing body completed its seventh visit to the city on Tuesday.
Putin outlines visa waiver plans for 2018 World Cup
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has announced that the country will allow visa-free travel for fans at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Sochi 2014 loses sports director
Sochi 2014’s sports director Werner Augsburger has resigned after only four months in the job.
Sochi strengthens commercial portfolio with Baltika deal
Baltika Breweries has been recruited as the official beer supplier to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
Avaya expands Winter Games involvement with Sochi deal
The organising committee for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi has named Avaya as the official supplier of telecommunications equipment for the Games.
Budweiser on board after FIFA seals Anheuser-Busch World Cup extension
Anheuser-Busch InBev, the owner of beer brand Budweiser, has become the first member of FIFA’s portfolio of World Cup sponsors to commit to supporting the 2018 and 2022 tournaments in Russia and Qatar, respectively.
Sochi 2014 organisers target surplus of $300 million
Sochi 2014 chief Dmitry Chernyshenko has revealed that organisers of the event are targeting a surplus of more than US$300 million from the Winter Olympics as they bid to expand the commercial portfolio for the Games.
Russia to bid for 2023 Rugby World Cup
The Russian Rugby Union (RRU) has announced plans to bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup as the sport furthers its development in the country.
Mutko outlines Russia 2018 World Cup host city plans
Russia 2018 chairman Vitaly Mutko has revealed the country will stage the FIFA World Cup in 12 stadia across 11 cities with the final makeup of the tournament expected to be formalised in October 2012.
RIA Novosti appointed Sochi 2014 host news agency
RIA Novosti has been appointed as the host national news and photo agency for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.
Sochi Games organisers appoint new suppliers
The Sochi 2014 Organising Committee has selected GAZ Group and Scania-Rus as the exclusive suppliers of buses for the Games.
Kozak insists costs are under control as IOC hails Sochi preparations
Russian Vice-Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak insisted on Wednesday that venue and infrastructure costs ahead of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi were under control after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) hailed preparations for the Games.
Russia 2018 set to downsize stadium plan
Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko has revealed plans for Russia to reduce the number of stadia it plans to utilise during the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
FIFA hails Russia’s World Cup preparations
FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has hailed Russia’s early preparations for the 2018 World Cup as “outstanding”.
Killy hails Sochi Games preparations
International Olympic Committee (IOC) Co-ordination Commission chairman Jean-Claude Killy has hailed organisers of the Sochi 2014 Winter Games for “continued progress” in construction projects ahead of the event.