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Leaders: Five Things We Learned
Storytelling, digital engagement and private equity’s relationship with sport were some of the important themes covered at the recent Leaders Sport Business Summit in New York. Ben Cronin picks out five highlights from the event.
Quebec City considers co-hosting plan for 2026 Olympics bid
Quebec City Mayor Regis Labeaume has said the Canadian city would consider sharing events with Calgary, Vancouver and the US resort of Lake Placid should it go ahead with a bid for the 2026 winter Olympic Games.
Gymnastics receives venue upgrade for Tokyo 2020
Tokyo 2020 has announced a change in strategy for its gymnastics venue, with the planned temporary arena set to be converted to a permanent facility for the Olympic Games by 2019.
IOC buoyed by PyeongChang 2018 progress
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said PyeongChang is on course to deliver a successful 2018 winter Olympic Games, but has maintained a lot of work remains in the remaining two years before the event.
UKAD to spearhead new Olympics-focused anti-doping taskforce
UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has been handed its latest major role in the global fight against doping by being appointed as the spearhead of a new taskforce dedicated to the Olympic Games.
Why branding is a central issue to sport’s corruption scandals
Kevin Roberts, founding editor, SportBusiness International on why branding is a central issue to sport's corruption scandals
French prosecutors broaden corruption probe to include Olympic bids
French prosecutors investigating corruption in world athletics have expanded their probe to include the bidding and voting processes that led to Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo being awarded hosting rights to the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games, according to The Guardian.
IOC anticipates ‘fascinating competition’ in revamped Olympic bid process
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has said the scene is set for a “fascinating competition” for the 2024 Olympic Games after the first stage of the revamped bidding process for candidate cities concluded today (Wednesday).
Former Hungarian President to drive Budapest’s Olympic bid
The Hungarian government has appointed former President Pal Schmitt as the chairman of a group that will drive Budapest’s bid for the 2024 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
IOC opens up to new ticketing strategy for Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has opened up the possibility of a change in ticketing strategy for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games by launching an Invitation for Expression of Interest (IEI) process to secure a central supplier.
IOC announces auditing plans for sports organisations
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that it will launch an independent auditing process for the money it distributes to international federations and sports organisations in an effort to clamp down on alleged corruption within sport.
Hamburg voters reject 2024 Olympics bid
Hamburg’s bid to host the 2024 Olympics has collapsed after the German city’s population voted against the project to secure the Games yesterday (Sunday).
IOC chief makes further proposals for overhaul of Wada operations
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has outlined further recommendations for an overhaul of the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada).
Bach fires warning after Russian athletics body is suspended
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has warned that Russian athletes will only be allowed to compete at the Rio 2016 summer Olympic Games if the Russian Athletics Federation (Araf) becomes fully compliant with anti-doping rules.
World Squash Federation leader defends position amid PSA criticism
World Squash Federation (WSF) president N Ramachandran has defended his position after the Professional Squash Association (PSA) criticised his leadership amid the sport’s repeated failed efforts to secure Olympic status.
IOC and Sportradar partner for integrity effort
Sports and betting-related services company Sportradar and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as part of an effort to help protect the integrity of sports competitions.
China commits to high-speed rail line for 2022 Olympics
China has given its approval for the development of a Y58.4bn (€8.5bn/$9.2bn) high-speed rail line that will connect the capital of Beijing to all outdoor venues that will be used during the city’s hosting of the 2022 winter Olympic Games.
Fiba becomes latest sports body to suspend Kuwait
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has become the latest global sports body to suspend Kuwait over interference from the country’s government in the administration of sport.