The Asian Football Confederation has announced the five bidders for its 2027 Asian Cup, with Saudi Arabia and Qatar against set to face each other in another bidding race
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Women’s World Team Squash Championship cancelled due to Covid upsurge in Malaysia
The 2020 Women’s World Team Squash Championship in Kuala Lumpur has been cancelled after the city was placed in lockdown to control the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
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The Australian Open tennis tournament has named global hygiene services brand Initial as the ‘Official Hygiene Partner’ of the 2021 Australian Open.
Qatar and Saudi Arabia vie to host Asian championships
Qatar and Saudi Arabia are engaged in two bidding contests to host Asian continental sports events, one concluding tomorrow and one just getting underway
India launches bid to host 2027 Asian Cup
The All India Football Federation has joined Saudi Arabia and Qatar in formally announcing its candidature to host the AFC Asian Cup 2027
TV2, NRK add to football rights pact with 2026 World Cup deal
Norwegian commercial and pay-television broadcaster TV2, and public-service broadcaster NRK, have continued their cooperation in the football rights market by agreeing a deal for the 2026 Fifa World Cup
TV2 and DR continue major event rights drive with 2026 World Cup deal
Danish government-owned broadcaster TV2 and public-service broadcaster DR have added to their recent high-profile rights acquisitions in a deal to show the 2026 Fifa World Cup