The Calgary Bid Exploration Committee (CBEC), a group formed to assess the viability of the Canadian city bidding for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, has wound up its operations ahead of a final decision by city council.
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Major League Soccer has laid off approximately 20 per cent of full-time employees at its New York City headquarters due to the devastating financial impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic
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A total of 11 UK spectator sports will receive a share of £300m (€335m/$397m) from the UK government to see them through coronavirus restrictions this winter.
Calgary to stage plebiscite on 2026 Olympics bid
Calgary City Council is planning to stage a plebiscite to harness public opinion on the Canadian city’s potential bid to host the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Swedish Olympic Committee touts ‘desirable’ winter Olympics bid
The Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK) has today (Friday) said it will press on with a potential bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games led by Stockholm following favourable results presented by a feasibility study.
Calgary forms committee to study Olympic Games bid
The Canadian city of Calgary has formed a committee to discuss a potential bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Calgary presses on towards winter Olympics bid goal
The City of Calgary has voted to continue with plans over mounting a bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, with further funding for the effort set to be assessed next week.