International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Human Rights Watch issues IOC warning ahead of 2022 Olympics vote
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the International Olympic Committee to fully respect human rights commitments in preparing for and hosting the 2022 winter Olympic Games, adding the forthcoming decision over whether Almaty or Beijing will stage the event will provide an “extreme test” of the IOC’s new Agenda 2020 measures.
Lausanne 2020 points to commercial backing ahead of Youth Olympics decision
Lausanne 2020 has outlined the extensive commercial backing it has received for its bid to host the 2020 winter Youth Olympic Games, as the process nears its conclusion.
SportBusiness in Numbers 8 | Media | How major sports events fared on TV in Europe’s big five in 2014-15
Audience ratings and trends for major events in 2014-15 including the Fifa World Cup, Winter Olympics, Tour de France and more, with data from Eurodata TV Worldwide.The Fifa World Cup 2014 generated the largest average audience for a major international sports event (as opposed to domestic leagues and competitions) in four of the five major European markets in 2014-15.
World Rugby states ‘extreme disappointment’ over Japan’s National Stadium decision
World Rugby has called for urgent talks with the local organising committee for the 2019 Rugby World Cup after Japan’s Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, today (Friday) announced that the main venue for the tournament will not be completed in time.
Budapest makes it five bidders for 2024 Olympic Games
The runners and riders for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games officially grew to five today (Wednesday) as the city of Budapest and Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB) confirmed their intention to bid.
IOC hails Tokyo 2020 preparations
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has hailed Tokyo’s preparations for the 2020 Olympic Games as “outstanding” but has said a careful eye will need to be maintained on the cost of venues for the event.
Kevin Roberts Comment: A new SportAccord will be at the mercy of the IOC
In the end it was inevitable. As Marius Vizer stood amidst the smoking, smouldering ruins of SportAccord, the freshly re-elected president knew that he had no choice but to quit.
Azerbaijan Sports Minister highlights hurdles for possible 2024 Olympics bid
Azerbaijan’s Sports Minister, Azad Rahimov, has said that the country could bid for the 2024 summer Olympic Games, but has called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to reduce its requirements for hosting the sporting spectacle.
Games on Pause
As SportAccord’s future hangs in the balance, Elisha Chauhan looks at the potential consequences for the union of International Federations’ World Beach, Combat, Mind and Urban Games.
Budapest gains city council approval for 2024 Olympic Games bid
Budapest has today (Tuesday) taken another major step towards joining Boston, Hamburg, Rome and Paris in the race for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games after the city’s municipal assembly voted with an overwhelming majority to support a Hungarian bid.
Paris points to broad support as 2024 Olympics bid launched
Paris formally joined the bidding circle for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games today (Tuesday), with officials stressing the strong levels of support for the effort to return the event to the French capital for the first time in 100 years.
Tokyo 2020 unveils shortlist for possible new sports
The organising committee for the Tokyo 2020 summer Olympics has unveiled a shortlist of eight international federations to be considered for inclusion at the Games.
Tokyo 2020 attracts 26 applications for Additional Event Programme
The Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee has received a total of 26 applications from international sports federations proposing events to be included in the summer Olympic Games in five years' time.
Budapest Olympic bid wins MOB support
Budapest's bid for the 2024 summer Olympic Games has received a boost after receiving unanimous support from the Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB).
Baseball-Softball targets Tokyo 2020
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has become the latest body to submit a proposal to feature at the Tokyo 2020 summer Olympic Games.
Own Goals and Goat Herds: Governance under the Spotlight
Rachael Church talks about recent developments in sport including a new Swiss law that aims to clamp down on dodgy dealings.
IOC chief hails 2022 Games bids’ ‘long-term’ strategies
Almaty in Kazakhstan and Beijing in China have integrated their bids for the 2022 winter Olympic Games into long-term development strategies for their cities, according to International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach.
Bach wants progress on Rio water pollution
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has insisted that the body needs to see more progress in improving water pollution in Rio de Janeiro as the Brazilian city prepares to host the 2016 summer Games.