The redevelopment of Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium ahead of the 2022 Commonweath Games has been delayed until April of that year, organisers have announced, leaving just three months between the scheduled c…
Our latest on Covid-19
Portuguese football facing losses of €266m, warns of ‘collapse’ if league is suspended
Sónia Carneiro, executive director of Liga Portugal, has warned that the teams in the top two divisions of Portuguese league football are facing collective losses of over €250m ($304m) for the 2020-21 se…
NFL caps Super Bowl LV attendance at 22,000 fans
Super Bowl LV at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium on February 7 will officially have a capacity of 22,000 fans including 14,500 ticket buyers and 7,500 vaccinated health care workers who will be guests of…
Commonwealth Games Federation unveils ‘Transformation 2022’ masterplan
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has unveiled a new seven-year strategic plan which aims to broaden its focus from the four-year operational cycle of hosting Commonwealth Games to a more far-reaching role as a global movement.
Birmingham launches feasibility study into Commonwealth Games bid
Birmingham City Council has appointed Origin Sports Group (OSG) to conduct a feasibility study into a potential bid by the English city to host the Commonwealth Games multi-sport event in 2026.
Asian Games race ends with Doha awarded 2030 and Riyadh to host in 2034
The race to host the 2030 Asian Games has ended in a double award, with the two competing cities – the Qatari capital of Doha and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – set to stage the 2030 and 2034 editions respectively.
OCA president urges against 2030 Asian Games hosting vote
The president of the Olympic Council of Asia, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, is urging against a vote to decide the host for the 2030 Asian Games and hopes to persuade one of the two candidate cities,…