South America
IPC hails ‘significant progress’ in Rio 2016 preparations
Xavier Gonzalez, the chief executive of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), has revealed “significant progress” in all areas of preparations for the 2016 summer Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
AFA to reform Argentine league system
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has voted to change the traditional model for its domestic league to one that will resemble the system employed in European competitions.
Argentina lands FIVB event amid Iran controversy
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has confirmed that Argentina will host its 2015 Boys’ U19 World Championship, with the South American country defeating a rival bid from Iran, currently at the centre of controversy in the sport.
Fifa and CBF seal MoU for World Cup legacy plans
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with world football’s governing body Fifa regarding the implementation of the legacy fund for the South American country’s hosting of the 2014 World Cup.
Barcelona and Lima to contest rights for inaugural FIRS World Championships
The International Roller Sports Federation (FIRS) has announced that Barcelona and Lima will compete to host the inaugural edition of its Roller Games World Championships in 2017.
Chile and Uruguay talk up 2030 World Cup bids
Chilean Football Association (ANFP) president Sergio Jadue has stated the country is keen to host the 2030 Fifa World Cup, while Uruguayan counterpart Wilmar Valdez has touted the prospect of a joint bid involving his country, Chile and Argentina.
NBA set to partner with Brazilian league – report
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is set to further strengthen its presence outside the North American market by entering into a partnership with the Brazilian Liga Nacional de Basquete (LNB) top-tier domestic league, according to the Grantland.com website.
ISDS claims multi-billion dollar security contract for Rio 2016
Israeli company International Security & Defence Systems (ISDS) has said it has been awarded the contract to plan and coordinate the security concept for Rio de Janeiro’s 2016 Olympic Games in a deal worth $2.2bn (€1.7bn).
Argentina targets Olympic Games bid
The Argentine Olympic Committee (COA) has said it is considering a bid for a future edition of the summer or winter Olympic Games.
IOC provides upbeat report on Rio 2016 progress
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has praised the progress made in Rio de Janeiro’s preparations for the 2016 Olympics over the past six months, but has maintained that the schedule for the next edition of the summer Games “remains tight.”
Fifa, Coca-Cola and Apex-Brasil share World Cup experience at Leaders
Key figures from Fifa, Coca-Cola and Apex-Brasil are the latest additions to the international speaker line-up for the Leaders Sport Business Summit.
Buenos Aires impresses IOC with Youth Olympics vision
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has praised Buenos Aires’ hosting plans for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games, which will focus on engaging with the Argentinian city’s sizeable inner-city population.
IOC’s Felli dismisses fears over Rio 2016 golf course
Gilbert Felli, the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) executive director of the Olympic Games, is confident that a lawsuit against Rio de Janeiro and the developer of a new golf course in the city will not impact the sport’s test event ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games.
IndyCar returns to Brazil with Brasilia race deal
The North American IndyCar motor-racing series is set to return to Brazil next year after organisers announced that a deal had been agreed for a race to take place at Brasilia’s Autodromo Internacional Nelson Piquet.
Rio 2016 unveils strategy for Olympic ticket pricing
Rio 2016 has announced details of its ticket pricing strategy for the Olympic Games, and insisted that more than half of the 7.5 million tickets available will be priced at R70 (€24/$31) or less in a bid to ensure the event is “open to everyone.”
Brazil to host inaugural FISU Beach Games
The International University Sports Federation, FISU, has announced that the inaugural International University Beach Games will take place later this year in Maceio, Brazil.
Eventim lands Rio 2016 ticketing contract
German ticketing company Eventim has been appointed as the exclusive ticketing services provider for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
IRB chief Lapasset encouraged by Rio progress
Bernard Lapasset, the president of the International Rugby Board, the global governing body of rugby union, is now “much more confident” that organisers of the Rio 2016 summer Olympics will provide an ideal platform for rugby sevens’ debut at the Games.